Jessica D. Hayes, CMP, HMCC

Experience

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  Elsevier

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2013

  Exhibition Manager

  Promoted to Exhibits Manager, managed 300+ U.S. and Canadian events with an annual budget of $18+ million ranging from 500 to 20,000 attendees. Convened with marketing and senior executives to strategically design and meet organizational goals and objectives through tradeshows. Built and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers; negotiated key account discounts with primary contractors, generating an annual budgetary savings of 40%. Fulfilled hotel accommodations, registration, off-site events and group tour travel when necessary. Directed three professional meeting planners providing performance expectations, feedback, training and development along with multiple cross-functional team implementations. Show less

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  Qlik

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  Global Events Manager

  Managed corporate meetings and events within the US, APAC, and EMEA regions ranging from 100 to 3,000+ attendees. Assembled with vested leaders to develop high-level program execution, ensuring the event goals and objectives are met. Synchronized meeting and event agendas along with registration, hotel accommodations, group travel, and transportation. Orchestrated relationships with scouted venues and suppliers, negotiated account discounts with bid contractors. Managed exhibition and sponsorship detail along with marketing promotional opportunities for the annual company-sponsored conference with a gross income of over $1.3million in revenue. Show less

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  Fernley & Fernley

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Meeting Event Manager

  Managed meetings and events for non-profit organizations. Sourced venues for conferences and fund-raising opportunities. Worked alongside segment managers and teams to achieve meeting goals and objectives. Managed group registration, hotel accommodations, and off-site events. Scouted event vendors and suppliers, negotiated account discounts to apply across multiple organizations.

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  AH & Association Headquarters

  Nov 2018 - now

  Meeting Manager

  Compose and manage domestic and international meetings and trade shows for non-profit organizations. Source venues for in-person meetings and also produce virtual global events and webinars. Convene with senior management and strategic teams to meet and surpass the objectives of the organization. Lead in the abstract management process, arranging the proper review, scoring and presentation methods. Manage hotel accommodations, registration, off-site events, and group tour transport. Engage top event contractors to manage event logistics for peak performance. Direct two meeting planners providing performance expectations, feedback, training, and professional development. Show less