
Heidi Pamplin

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About me
Conference Director | VP Global Events & Meetings | Head of Learning & Development | Chief of Operations | Event Marketing | Business Development 🌟 I help improve engagement, increase profits, and build brands!
Education

Additional Education & Certification
-•CMP in progress•PCMA Business Events Bootcamp: Event Marketing Certificate•MPI Emergency Preparedness for Meetings and Events Certification•MPI Institute II Certificate•CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) expired•Disney Institute, The Disney Keys to Excellence•Various Certificates to include sales, business, leadership, strategic, hybrid events +. •Various Conferences: PCMA Convening Leaders | IMEX Worldwide Incentive Travel, Meetings & Events | American Society… Show more •CMP in progress•PCMA Business Events Bootcamp: Event Marketing Certificate•MPI Emergency Preparedness for Meetings and Events Certification•MPI Institute II Certificate•CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) expired•Disney Institute, The Disney Keys to Excellence•Various Certificates to include sales, business, leadership, strategic, hybrid events +. •Various Conferences: PCMA Convening Leaders | IMEX Worldwide Incentive Travel, Meetings & Events | American Society for Training & Development Intl. | CMX Summit (Community Managers) | The Experiential Marketing Summit•Software Skills to include Salesforce, Sharepoint, Confluence, Slack, HipChat, Wrike, Yammer, Jive, ShiftBoard, Box, EventsAir, Pathable, GoToMeeting, Zoom, JazzHR, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, SnagIt, Google G Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Surveys, Certain, social media apps including Facebook, Twitter +. Show less

Texas State University
-BA Speech Communication, minor Business AdministrationActivities and Societies: *Magna Cum Laude *Oustanding Senior Award Recipient, School of Fine Arts & Communication *Vice-President of Advisory Board to the Fine Arts & Communication Council of Scholars *President Alpha Chi National Honor Society *Golden Key National Honor Society member *Business Scholarship *Recruited as an undergrad to be a Teaching Assistant in the Speech Communication department.*Began masters program while completing bachelors.
Experience

FASTSIGNS International, Inc.
Oct 2004 - Jan 2009•“Smoothest promotion process and job transition in her experience”, as stated by COO.•Recruited, trained, and supervised a 5 member staff.•Counseled and trained owners and staff in operations, leadership, sales, management, software, etc… Requested for special center visits in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Maintained excellent evaluations on training from network and supervisor.•Successfully directed overall leadership, management, and execution of the FASTSIGNS meetings and events.•Award winner in recognition and appreciation of my dedication, exceptional performance, and commitment to excellence. Show less
Meeting & Events Planning Manager
Jul 2008 - Jan 2009Director of Training
Oct 2004 - Jul 2008

Tessitura Network
Apr 2009 - Jul 2020Oversaw all aspects of the global software conference including the C-level summit while leading a dispersed remote team. Collaborated with cross-departments for conferences, meetings, and community engagement initiatives including virtual learning and networking. Previously managed the planning for team summits, board meetings, and more.• Led the charge and streamlined processes for the successful five-day Tessitura Learning & Community Conference where cross-genre, cross-department arts and cultural practitioners gathered from around the world to learn, network, and share best practices. The 2019 event received a 79 Net Promoter Score (NPS), 96% learned new ideas to implement, and 92% would like to attend the next year. The conference is known as the best in the arts industry for education and community engagement while growing 333% over a 10-year span to 2,200+ member attendees, staff, sponsors, and guests.• Created and managed event and conference budgets up to $3.6 million. Exceeded net goal through vendor negotiations, expense controls, and creative cost-saving ideas.• Received exceptional annual reviews throughout career while working closely with VP of Community, CEO, and President. Show less
Conference Director
Feb 2016 - Jul 2020Conference Manager
Apr 2009 - Feb 2016

Freelance
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021Event and Operations ConsultantFreelance consulting for global organizations, B2B high tech, software, and non-profits.• Assist with digital event pre-production, room host moderation, and day of production.• Negotiate contracts, procurement, project management, and overall strategic planning for in-person experiences.• Earned certifications, attended conferences, and volunteered: MPI DFW Leadership Committee Chair and PCMA.
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American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
Oct 2021 - nowAn executive team member providing strategic leadership, managing and mentoring a team, as well as overseeing the inception, development, and execution of educational programming & events.
Chief Conferences & Events Officer
Apr 2024 - nowDirector of Events and Continuing Education Services
Oct 2021 - Apr 2024
Licenses & Certifications
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Google Docs Essential Training
LinkedInJan 2021 
Pre K-6th grade Teacher Certification
Texas Education Agency- View certificate

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay 2021 - View certificate

Pandemic Meeting & Event Design
Event Leadership InstituteSept 2021 
Digital Event Strategist (DES)
PCMAFeb 2021- View certificate

CVENT Event Marketing Strategy Certification
CventJan 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Heidi PamplinAdvisory Board to the Fine Arts & Communication Council of Scholars, Vice-President -
- Awarded to Heidi PamplinAlpha Chi National Honor Society, President -
- Awarded to Heidi PamplinFASTSIGNS Eagle Award - Nominated by fellow co-workers
- Awarded to Heidi PamplinFASTSIGNS Recognition and appreciation for dedication, exceptional performance, and commitment to excellence FASTSIGNS International Special award given to an outstanding FASTSIGNS International employee at the annual convention.
- Awarded to Heidi PamplinGolden Key National Honor Society -
- Awarded to Heidi PamplinJ. Ralph Harrel Award for outstanding academic excellence College of Fine Arts & Communication The J. Ralph Harrel Outstanding Senior Award goes to students with the highest GPA in each of the five units of the College who will graduate at the end of the spring semester.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by PCMA on Jan 2021
Associated with Heidi PamplinCub Scout Leader
Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2003
Associated with Heidi PamplinCollections Volunteer
Issued by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation on Jan 2003
Associated with Heidi Pamplin
Languages
- spSpanish
- enEnglish
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