
Timeline
About me
Director of Membership, VA Association of Health Plans | VP of Communications, MPI Virginia Chapter
Education

University of kentucky
2007 - 2011B.a. integrated strategic communicationsActivities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Study Abroad: December 2009 to January 2010 Course: Advertising and Public Relations Location: London, England

University of kentucky
2007 - 2011Minor political science
Experience

Kentucky kernel
May 2010 - Aug 2011Kernel entertainment guide journalistI write articles on specific topics relating to student life at the University of Kentucky. Currently working on writing an entire publication for students, INSIDE UK, due to come out this summer.

Global fitness holdings
Jun 2011 - Jan 2012Marketing Assistant
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012Marketing and Public Relations Intern
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Wintergreen resort
Dec 2011 - Mar 2012Lesson sales coordinator-- snow sports schoolSell group and private lessons, answer phones,general customer service, assist with planning and logistics of snow sports events.

Copper mountain resort
Oct 2012 - May 2013Mountain sports sales specialistI provided exceptional customer service with the booking, scheduling, and payment of group and private lessons, adult and youth seasonal programs, and Woodward Copper programs, by maintaining guest and member data using resort specific software.

Town of frisco
Jun 2013 - Sept 2013Special events team member
Copper mountain resort
Oct 2013 - Aug 2014Logistics Specialist, Woodward at Copper
May 2014 - Aug 2014Mountain Sports Administration Supervisor
Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

Hodgins, llc
Aug 2014 - nowFreelance administrative support specialistI assist the owners and managing partners with marketing available rental properties to prospective tenants, by creating property listings and posting them to social media and other real estate search engines. I also maintain an Excel spreadsheet of property details and availability status of owned properties.

Colorado rocky mountain resorts
Nov 2014 - May 2015Guest relations, front desk and office managerColoradoRMR.comWe're a vacation rental and property management company located in Frisco, Colorado. With properties in Breckenridge, Frisco, Copper, Keystone, Dillon and Silverthorne, we offer a wide array of condos, townhomes and large private homes to suit your vacation needs!

Greater richmond convention center
Nov 2015 - Mar 2022Promoted to Sales Manager after 9 months as Sales CoordinatorBook 300+ events, generating more than $750K in annual revenueCollaborate with Marketing Manager to develop marketing collateralPrepare proposals and negotiate contracts for over 150 clientsConduct facility tours to current and prospective clientsDevelop budget and sales plan and track progress throughout fiscal yearProvide training, support and supervision to the Sales CoordinatorWebsite and Social Media content creation and maintenanceAssist in the development, coordination and execution of the annual client holiday parade party, attended by 350-400 guestsOptimize revenue growth opportunities by researching and soliciting new business through prospecting and sales blitzes Show less
Sales Manager
Aug 2016 - Mar 2022Sales Coordinator
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

Virginia association of health plans
Apr 2022 - nowDirector of membership
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Integrated marketing communication strategies
LinkedinOct 2021 - View certificate

Sales fundamentals
LinkedinSept 2021 - View certificate

Nonprofit management foundations
LinkedinJul 2023 - View certificate

Marketing communications
LinkedinJul 2023 - View certificate

Canva essential training
LinkedinFeb 2024 
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Allyn Hodgins2023 Member of the Year Award MPI Virginia Chapter Aug 2023 The Member of the Year Award is given to an exceptional MPI Virginia Chapter member who through volunteer efforts has made outstanding grassroots contributions and demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the advancement of the chapter, community or region.
 - Awarded to Allyn Hodgins2022 Young Professionals Award MPI Virginia Chapter Aug 2022 This award recognizes an individual 40 years of age or younger that has made outstanding contributions to the meetings and events industry.
 - Awarded to Allyn HodginsPresident's Award- MPI Virginia MPI Virginia Chapter President Apr 2021 This award is selected by the President, and given to an outstanding member, who does not currently serve on the board. It recognizes a member who has gone above and beyond in their service to the chapter over the past year. The recipient is someone who has made a significant impact on the chapter and the President during his/her presidential year.
 
Volunteer Experience
VP of Communications
Issued by Meeting Professionals International - Virginia on Jul 2022
Associated with Allyn HodginsSocial Media Chair
Issued by Meeting Professionals International - Virginia on Jul 2019
Associated with Allyn HodginsDirector of Communications & Outreach
Issued by Meeting Professionals International - Virginia on Apr 2021
Associated with Allyn Hodgins
Languages
- frFrench
 
Recommendations

Jose marcelo
QA/QC E&I Inspector at Applus+ VelosiMetro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
Christopher stern
Future Marriage and Family Therapist 🔹 Runaway and Homeless Youth Counselor 🔹 Technology Business ...Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Abu talib alvi
Training Team Lead at Cogent E ServicesDelhi, India
Marta castillo iglesias
R&I Sensory & Consumer Science Manager || BiotechnologistBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
David corre
Entrepreneur - Dirigeant agence Centre Services - Services à la personneGreater Lyon Area
Eric o'callaghan
Technical Account Manager @ MedidataCarmel, New York, United States
Thomas thor
Systems Integration Manager at Micron Commercial Products GroupNampa, Idaho, United States
Morgan hollings
Digital Media StrategistColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Emberlin leja
Project Manager at The Urban InstituteWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Vijay goriparthi
FX Artist/ Game DeveloperGreater Toronto Area, Canada
...