Allison Kindseth, CMP

Experience

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  Spring Creek Ranch

  May 2006 - May 2007

  Reservations Manager

  -Supervised and trained reservations staff in customer service, company procedures, and computer operation while taking lead on sales contract negotiations for small groups-Created off-season package sales opportunities to exceed annual revenue goals-Built rapport with key partners through revenue and yield management projects

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  Global Management Partners

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  - Planned and executed annual medical conferences of over 1000 attendees for international and domestic clients- Directed corporate sponsorship and marketing efforts, organized and led conference calls and association board meetings, and supervised two administrative coordinators- Refined skills in conference planning, contract negotiation, budgeting, and association management Gained fundamental skills in large-scale conference planning and association management by acting as Membership and Exhibits Coordinator for two major clients

  • Conference Manager

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Administrative Coordinator to Conference Manager

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
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  Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA)

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2015

  Education Programs Coordinator

  - Coordinated and contributed to the ongoing development of annual certification programs and contributed to the launch of a new advanced certification program- Led multiple volunteer committees in the planning and execution of annual fundraising golf tournament, awards banquet, mini trade shows, and monthly educational seminars- Created new website and earned association achievement award for involvement

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  Minnesota Home Care Association

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2017

  Education & Events Manager

  - Directed all association educational offerings, including conferences, expos, workshops, and webinars, and led volunteer committees to ensure fulfillment of strategic initiatives- Managed annual education and events budget and oversaw all marketing efforts to ensure association surpassed annual financial benchmarks- Negotiated contracts with hotels/convention centers, keynote speakers, caterers, and exposition vendors- Refined educational documents and event processes to ensure end-to-end consistency- Launched low-cost educational opportunities in greater Minnesota by collaborating closely with regional association leaders to increase member involvement across the state- Served as primary staff liaison to Rochester Community Technical College (RCTC) for online training Show less

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  Ewald Consulting

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Senior Event Manager

  - Responsible for end-to-end meeting management and execution of local and national conferences and tradeshows comprised of 150 to 900 attendees, for association clients across a variety of industries. - Managed high volume caseload and refined event processes across clients - Managed all sourcing through Cvent (evaluated hotel and convention center proposals and negotiated competitive rates and terms on behalf of clients)

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  Global Management Partners

  May 2018 - now

  Executive Director

  - Serve as the Executive Director for an international medical society of over 850 members, managing all operations including: events, board governance, membership, finances, communications, marketing, sponsorship sales, and strategic planning. - Achieved a remarkable 60% growth in the Society's membership, elevating it from just over 500 members at the start of my tenure to over 850 at present.- Spearhead global conference planning, orchestrating rotating international destinations, and attracting 1000+ delegates spanning 55 countries.-Drive the successful implementation of new initiatives and pilot projects by actively collaborating with the Board, multiple volunteer committees, and special interest groups, ensuring their seamless execution from inception to fruition.-Lead and empower a high-performing team of three full-time professionals, cultivating a collaborative environment that excels in efficiency and excellence. Additionally, play a pivotal role as an active mentor to colleagues across the organization.-Support professional development activities for Global Management Partners, underscoring my commitment to advancing excellence in management practices. Show less

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  Peripheral Nerve Society

  May 2018 - now

  Executive Director