Meg Nigro

Experience

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  Corporate Dynamics Inc.

  Feb 1990 - Jan 2008

  Director of Operations

  • Acted as program manager for the premier training conference in the Midwest; 300 attendees and 30 exhibitors• Managed and executed the creative direction of marketing campaigns events• Collaborated with clients and the internal curriculum design team to develop and execute project plans that consistently met specs, deadlines, and budget parameters• Hired and managed vendors and contractors that could meet client requirements with high degree of quality and within budget in the areas of: training delivery, printing, meeting venues, computer systems, insurance and employee benefits• Handled full-charge accounting duties including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank and credit card account reconciliations, sales tax computation & filing, payroll tax filing Show less

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  Wireless Business Owners Consortium (WiBOC)

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2020

  • Established this start-up association to be the premier industry resource for wireless retailers. • Quickly built strong partnerships with members and supplier partners and established value to both audiences.• Membership represented over 1,000 Independent Wireless Retailers and 20 Supplier Partners. • Developed new member and supplier partner orientation program.• Actively recruited new supplier partners.• Planned the focus and coordinated delivery of WiBOC live and on-line events.• Managed all marketing and public relations functions including: preparation of newsletter, brochures and social media presence.• Designed and maintained website ensuring accuracy and relevance.• Adhered to budget, ensuring that work was successfully conducted within stated parameters.

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2020

  • Director of Membership & Communications

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
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  Soleil Services

  Jun 2018 - now

  Accounting/Bookkeeping/Operations Freelance Work

  • Perform full-charge bookkeeping duties for consulting, manufacturing and distributing businesses • Assist in the selection, implementation, catch up and cleanup of accounting software such as Quickbooks and Sage 50• Perform diagnostic reviews to identify workflow issues and recommend procedures to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity• Collaborate with accountant on as needed basis to communicate financial reporting for year-end tax needs

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  Purple Photo Group

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

  VP of Client Services

  Purple Photo Co is a Chicago-based event photography company that is the ultimate marriage of photo artistry and technology innovation. Through the use of SpotMyPhotos™ technology, Purple Photo Co helps event organizers to best represent their brand and deliver the greatest marketing ROI through instant, private and personal galleries for each attendee.

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  Internal Revenue Service

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Volunteer Tax Preparer for the VITA Program

  • Earned IRS Certifications in Ethics, Basic, and Advanced Tax Return Preparation for Individuals• Consulted with a variety of clients to determine filing status and appropriate tax form usage• Evaluated income, adjustments, deductions, and credits to accurately represent clients’ tax filing• Provided quality reviews to verify the accuracy of the information