Travis Chesney
Senior Conference Manager / Event Director
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced Event and Project Management professional with over 15 years in large-scale conferences, brand activations, and corporate training programs. Combines extensive event production expertise with strategic Human Resources leadership to enhance engagement and logistics. Specializes in creating high-energy experiences, ensuring meticulous execution across diverse projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Conference Manager
OREGON SOCIETY OF CPAS
Beaverton, OR
04.2022 - Current
- Independently manages over 20 annual Conference and Knowledge Network events (budget ranges $10000 to $50000) from conception to execution and saw total average attendance increase 10% and achieved highest average evaluation scores to date.
- Spearheaded project management system using AI tools and Asana, enhancing event planning efficiency.
- Reference: Darlene Boles, COO – dboles@orcpa.org – 503-597-5470
HR Generalist
Perkins & Co
Portland, OR
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed onboarding, offboarding and training programs, with significant reductions in employee burnout, a major concern in the accounting industry.
- Developed and implemented IGNITE, a training, goal-setting and mentorship program that saw 100% engagement and a reduction in onboarding training time by 50%.
- Resigned to provide full-time care for young and newborn daughters.
HR Solutions Partner (HRBP)
TE Connectivity Corporation
Wilsonville, OR
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed training programs for 300 employees across sites in Dallas, Texas and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Implemented engagement programs and events that saw training and general engagement improve by 10% in both FY17 and again in FY18.
- Position eliminated in 2019 due to 80% HR reduction across global business.
HR Manager
Sumner Photography
San Marcos, CA
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Executed over 90 Picture Day events over two seasons, with an average of 400 students per event.
- Managed recruitment and onboarding of over 150 seasonal employees, overseeing training and payroll processes.
- Departed position to move to Portland, Oregon for spouse job offer.
Director of Events & Communication/General Manager
SAN DIEGO SOCCER PARTNERS
San Diego, CA
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Executed from start to finish over 100 soccer games, athletic and promotional events, including "San Diego Clasico" featuring MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy and Liga MX club Club Tijuana and celebrities David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Warren Barton.
- Oversaw attendance growth from an average of 600 to over 10,000, contributing to initial development of Snapdragon Stadium.
- Left position when President passed away and company taken over by Stone Investments.
Event Director
Creative Global Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Grew independent event production business into full-scale company specializing in food & beverage events, media releases, and volunteer organization for trade shows and conventions, enhancing brand visibility and community engagement.
- Hundreds of Events Managed including San Diego Bacon Fest, Mission Valley Brew Fest, Eidos Interactive Deus Ex Release Event, Fallbrook Avocado Festival, with budgets ranging from $10K up to $250K and attendance from 25 up to 75,000.
- Departed position when Owner relocated business to Atlanta, GA.
- Reference: Melissa LeEllen Biondi, Owner – info@creativeglobalentertainment.com - 404-360-2900
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Online06.2020
Skills
Event Lifecycle Management
Sponsorship Management
Speaker Coordination
Budgeting & Financial Tracking
Volunteer & Staff Recruitment & Management
Venue Management & Sourcing
Audience Engagement & Gamification
Vendor Negotiation & Contract Management
AV Production & On-Site Execution
Project Management Systems
Certification
SPHR Certification, HRCI
Timeline
Senior Conference Manager
OREGON SOCIETY OF CPAS
04.2022 - Current
HR Generalist
Perkins & Co
08.2019 - 07.2021
HR Solutions Partner (HRBP)
TE Connectivity Corporation
03.2016 - 04.2019
HR Manager
Sumner Photography
07.2014 - 09.2015
Director of Events & Communication/General Manager
SAN DIEGO SOCCER PARTNERS
06.2009 - 10.2014
Event Director
Creative Global Entertainment
06.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University