Even Planning Professional

JENNA COHEN

Washington, DC

Phone: 410-***-****

************@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennacohen

Profile:

-Organized, detail-oriented, creative event planning professional

-Experience planning fundraising dinners, conferences, exhibit spaces, fundraising and marketing receptions, and social events

Experience:

League of Conservation Voters

Environmental advocacy organization

Washington, DC

April 2012 - November 2012

Special Events and Major Gifts Program Coordinator

-Assisted with the planning of fundraising dinners for 250-500 people that raised $275,000+

-Coordinated receptions for political candidates that raised up to $50,000

-Managed event budgets ranging from $300-$125,000 and tracked registrations and donations for events using Convio and Excel

-Drafted and coordinated event invitations, emails and programs and maintained event web pages on Convio

Washington Hospital Center

Continuing Medical Education department

Washington, DC

October 2010 - April 2012

Meeting Planning Assistant

-Coordinated speaker presentations and logistics for conferences and weekly education events for up to 200 people

-Monitored and problem-solved registration process for conferences on organization’s website

-Arranged travel, hotel and registration logistics for large domestic and international groups at conferences

The Chronicle of Higher Education/The Chronicle of Philanthropy

News source

Washington, DC

December 2009 - July 2010

Conference and Events Coordinator (Contract Position)

-Managed logistics for exhibits at domestic and international conferences to market company and gain readers

-Arranged receptions and boutique events for 100-200 people to market company

-Coordinated print materials with vendors, marketing and printing to ensure exhibit materials arrived prior to events and increased circulation to over 100 conferences per year

Washington DC Jewish Community Center

Community center

Washington, DC

December 2008 - August 2009

Director, Young Professional Programs (Director, EntryPointDC GesherCity and J-on-Demand)

-Planned social events for 50-500 people, including an inaugural ball, concerts, comedy nights, and networking events

-Revived young professional online community of 30+ interest groups by motivating volunteer leaders

-Created and maintained program budget of $100,000

-Managed marketing program including program web pages, Facebook, Twitter, and weekly e-newsletters

B'nai B'rith International

Community service organization

Washington, DC

July 2007 – November 2008

Editorial/Administrative Assistant

-Promoted events via phone and e-mail to drive up registration and get media attention

-Edited newsletters, pamphlets and press releases to ensure consistency with organization’s brand

-Updated content on website on a daily basis and sent e-blasts

Education:

George Washington University

2011-2013

Certificate in Event Management

Emory University

2003-2007

B.A. in Psychology and Linguistics

Skills and Affiliations:

-Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, AP style, Cvent, Convio, HTML, CSS, and WYSIWYG editor

-Member of the International Special Events Society (ISES)

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