Jennifer Ebetino
Golden
Summary
Experienced Meeting Planner with 20+ years of expertise, actively seeking new opportunities to utilize a well-organized and detail-oriented approach. Skilled in effectively coordinating teams and executing events with a passionate drive for success. Demonstrated ability to successfully complete complex projects within budget, leveraging marketing strategies and securing sponsorships to enhance the overall impact of events. Proficient in working alongside executives, celebrities, and professional athletes, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Meeting & Event Planner
ConferenceSource
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinate logistics for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device company meetings to include: National Sales Meetings, Investigator Meetings, Advisory Board Meetings and Regional Sales Meetings
- Coordinate weekly meetings for internal and external groups, including teleconferences and video conferences, interacting with all levels of management
- Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Developed tailored event plans to meet client objectives, ensuring seamless execution and positive guest experiences.
Contract Meeting Manager/Travel Director
Unbridled Solutions
12.2010 - Current
- Meeting Planner hired to handle all meeting logistics for meetings and events from 25 attendees to 3,000
- Fulfill contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and day of event coordination
- Provide leadership vision, direction, development and maintenance of multiple complex and high priority meetings between company and business partners, vendors and suppliers
Contract, Marketing Manager
Dexcom
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed event logistics from conception to completion, ensuring every detail contributed to event's success.
- Negotiated contracts with venues to secure favorable terms, optimizing event profitability and attendee experience.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
Contract Meeting & Event Planner
Cherwell Software
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated logistics for Cherwell Global Conference to include all hotel space, food and beverage, audio visual, trade show floor, signage and budget management
- Closely monitored Marketing campaigns and integrated themes through events
- Sponsorship solicitation and management for Cherwell EMEA and Global Conferences
- Partnered with Field Marketing Managers on logistics, floor plan and execution of Cherwell trade show booth
- This includes tracking ROI for industry conferences: Gartner Symposium, Fusion, TBM Council, Pink Elephant, HDI and Cisco Live!
Project Manager
Unbridled Solutions
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Meeting Planner responsible for convention details and on-site logistics for a variety of clients
- Planned, managed and executed multiple events up to 500 people in the United States & Mexico
- Logistics of high profile guests including celebrities
- Developed, managed and reconciled budgets for each event
- Selected and managed all vendors and subcontractors involved with each event
Special Projects & Meeting Planner
American Bar Association
12.2006 - 09.2007
- To plan all programs and meetings for Commission on Women in the Profession section of the ABA
- Responsible for all planning, on-site logistics and managing $500k+ budget for Commission's Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award Luncheon, Women in Law Leadership Academy and all Commission events at the ABA Midyear and Annual Meetings, plus three (3) annual business meetings
- Planned the 17th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Luncheon, raising over $250,000 in sponsorship and table sales (an increase of 68% from 2006 Luncheon)
- Corresponded with members regarding meetings and sponsorship, selected menus and communicated with venues regarding room set-up and audio visual needs
- Organized and facilitated the creation of the Commission on Women's 20th Anniversary video and events featuring Hillary Clinton
Projects and Meetings Assistant
American Bar Association
05.2005 - 12.2006
- To provide support to the Commission on Women in the Profession staff and members
- Developed and launched marketing plans for newsletters, publications, programs and events
- Provided support in all aspects of Commission's meetings & events
- Processed payments, invoices and other financial transactions; working closely with the budget policies
Examiner and Manager
Kensington Research and Recovery
02.2004 - 05.2005
- Researched and Recovered over paid property taxes in Cook County
Au Pair & English Teacher
Self
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Private English Teacher
Education
TOEFL Certificate -
ITC
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology- Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Customer service
- Logistics management
- Event execution
- Client relationship development
- Vendor sourcing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Budgeting and finance
- Registration management
- Venue selection
- On-site execution
- Menu planning
- Project management
Timeline
Contract, Marketing Manager
Dexcom
04.2022 - 07.2024
Contract Meeting & Event Planner
ConferenceSource
09.2018 - Current
Contract Meeting & Event Planner
Cherwell Software
07.2017 - 07.2018
Contract Meeting Manager/Travel Director
Unbridled Solutions
12.2010 - Current
Project Manager
Unbridled Solutions
12.2007 - 05.2009
Special Projects & Meeting Planner
American Bar Association
12.2006 - 09.2007
Projects and Meetings Assistant
American Bar Association
05.2005 - 12.2006
Examiner and Manager
Kensington Research and Recovery
02.2004 - 05.2005
Au Pair & English Teacher
Self
01.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology- Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of St. Thomas
TOEFL Certificate -
ITC
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