Event Planning Higher Education
Resume:
Jeffrey J. Venekamp
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A passionate servant leader with experience in higher education, arts, public assembly management, consulting, coaching, leading, developing, diversity, equity, social justice, mentoring, project development, event production, policy development, goal setting, data analysis, culture development, employee onboarding, and training. A self-motivated project leader capable of navigating multiple complex problems simultaneously, a dynamic and engaging public speaker. Works fantastically with large groups and independently. Program Implementation
• Serve as catalyst for integrating new technologies to include internal and external advancements.
• Advise and integrate an ethos of continual improvement and effectiveness by training thousands of students/clients to explore and improve their organization’s communication and culture.
• Launch initiatives to improve engagement by integrating CliftonStrengths into the ethos of organizations.
• Partner with C-Suites, Presidents, and support offices to support initiatives and organizational vision.
Arts Advocacy
• Initiated a public art program at Augustana in the Morrison Commons.
• Advised multiple organizations on performing arts management and event planning.
• Provided fiduciary support for 70+ clubs and organizations annually while serving as Director of Student Activities.
• Provided production management for National Association for Campus Activities from 2017-2022 at multiple events annually.
• Supported the SDSO at the Music Composition Academies fostering 20+ new pieces of art created by high school students from native communities.
• Created policies and procedures for the Washington Pavilion related to front of house management, staffing, and event planning.
People Leadership
• Ensure that all team members are equipped with skills and knowledge to be successful and provide professional experience for all services.
• Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of a staff of seven direct reports and one hundred fifty secondary reports.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to conduct appropriate skill advancement and development for all staff.
• Facilitate and initiate staff engagement to enhance the mission impact and promote team dynamics by improving accountability and celebrating successes. Organizational Leadership
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve mission initiatives and expand footprint of organization’s brand.
• Build and cultivate relationships with national, regional, and state organizations to expand the profiles of the organizations served.
• Initiate and complete successful development of multiple programs to enhance branding, profile of organization, and revenue generation.
• Leverage research strategies to develop new initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness by merging operational programs and creating appropriate organizational efficiencies.
• Foundational consultation to maximize organization structure to provide appropriate scalability and effective growth.
Public Presentation and Writing
• Research, prepare, and present keynote and seminar style presentations.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and consultation to develop effective language and messaging.
• Write, review, create, and communicate appropriate policies for organizational understanding.
• Teach classes on Leadership, Engagement, and Wellbeing. Personal Unique Skillset
• Advocating for underdogs and considering innovative ideas.
• Strategic Thinking and considering all options in developing and emergent situations.
• Processing multiple options and providing direction and clarity.
• Making immediate connections to people and forming positive relationships.
• Engaging people and winning others over.
• Finding connections, seeing possibilities, and driving motivational change.
• Activating and taking initiative, as appropriate, to develop momentum and engagement. Work Experience:
Venekamp Coaching and Consulting LLC. January 2015 – Present President
Augustana University February 2004 – August 2022
Director of Student Activities 2004-2012
Senior Associate Director for Campus Life 2012-2020 Director of Student Conduct 2020-2022
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science April 1999 – February 2004 Senior Events Manager
National Association for Campus Activities 2017-2022 National Showcase Production Director
Education and Certifications
● Master’s of Arts in Sports Administration and Leadership Augustana University
● Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Studies and Theatre SD State University
● Oglebay Public Assembly Management School IAVM
● Gallup Certified Strengths Coaching Certification – 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
● Title IX and Sexual Assault response certification – annually till 2022
● TiPS Facilitator Certification – 2020
● Augustana University - Diversity Advocate Certification – 2019
● BASICs Certification – 2016 - present
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