Corporate Event A Home

Jennifer Haythorn

* ******** **** · Weston, CT **883 · 203-***-****

Objective

To obtain work in corporate event or conference planning with a progressive organization that values the combination of creativity and business focus within its personnel.

Summary

Twenty years experience in corporate event planning and production. Specific areas of experience include budgeting, vendor contract negotiation, site inspection and selection, design and production of advertising publications, and direct supervision and management of audio-visual, lighting, and set design crews. In all positions, have demonstrated the ability to truly understand customer needs and tailor the event strategy to provide an engaging, informative and productive event. I possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and have communications experience with all media. As a result of extensive world travel, I have also developed a strong ability to relate to, and understand a variety of cultures and customs.

Professional History

Owner Jenn Events 5/02-present

With UBS Investment Bank as the primary client, Jenn Events is a full service event company with a home office in Weston, CT.

Associate Director Special Events 3/01 to 5/02

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA

Complete responsibility of producing 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Sloan School. Responsible for strategic initiatives of marketing event with regards to promotions and branding. Hire and manage design firm, printers, and logistical teams. Manage six figure budget, write copy and produce ads for all publications promoting 50th. Direct Web design, registration implementation, and all logistical requirements including caterers, audio visual, hotel coordination and negotiation as well as coordination of the Sloan Follies from the auditions to curtain call. Work with communication and media groups to educate students with media interaction. Brief management on event progress.

Freelance Event Producer 5/00 to 3/01

Various, Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Clambake Co., Nantucket Excavation, Nantucket Television

Managed various aspects of clients needs including event preparation, office management and

On camera talent.

Relationship Manager, Special Events 1/00 to 5/00

American Express, New York, NY

Coordinated the strategic planning of American Express sponsored events including the US Open, NBA Jam Session, and the World Golf Championship Events. Established partnerships with the Global Advertising division to better serve sponsored clients.

Freelance Special Project Manager 5/99 to 12/99

PaineWebber, Inc., New York, NY

Managed special projects in the Office of the Chairman including event logistics, travel itineraries, and

meeting and conference organization.

Manager, Corporate Exhibits / Special Events 5/94 to 5/99

Hasbro, Inc., Providence, RI

Managed all aspects of Special Events and Corporate Shows. Sole responsibility for establishing and managing event budgets. Created product presentation strategies. Coordinated the production of pre-event materials, identification of multi media requirements and catering needs. Managed the process of set design, lighting, installation and audio-visual vendors. Production partners included Warner Brothers, Disney and Lucas Films.

Production Assistant 5/92 to 5/94

Conde Nast Publications, New York, NY

Assisted the Advertising Directors of Vogue and Bon Appetit Magazines.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI 1998

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science, Simmons College, Boston, MA 1990

Course Work in Event Planning, Bentley College, Boston, MA

Course Work in Print Production, New York University, New York, NY

Course Work in Management, Boston University, Boston, MA

Course Work in Broadcast Journalism, Boston University, Boston, MA

Course Work in Photoshop, MIT, Boston, MA

Other

2006 – Director Project Playgroud: Fully managed the fundraising and execution process to establish a state of the art playground to an elementary school in Bridgeport CT.

2001 – Worked for NTV and interviewed such persons as Chris Mathews, Tim Russert, Doc Severensin

2000 - American Express, Award for A Job Well Done, NBA Jam Session

1997 - Hasbro Inc., Award for Outstanding Contributions

1994 to 1999 - Meeting Planners International Member.

Conversational ability in French

Extensive World Travel

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