Anne O’Neill, CMP, CAE

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Anne O’Neill, CMP, CAE

MeetingPlanner ~ AssociationProfessional

I use my experience, creativity,valuable perspective, and fresh insight to increase positive experiences, and increase overall financial success.

Demonstrated success record in:

  • Identifying opportunities
  • Planning and implementing strategies to capitalize on opportunities
  • Develop and manage sponsorship programs from inception to sponsor care
  • Managing multiple events, multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Managing and inspiring volunteers and staff
  • Site and speaker selection and management
  • Developing and implementing membership recruitment and retention plans
  • Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills with a persuasive, tactful, and professional demeanor

CORE COMPETENCIES

Contract Negotiation Procuring SponsorshipMeeting Marketing

Strategic PlanningBudget Development Developing Sponsorship Programs

Onsite ManagementManaging volunteersProficient in all Microsoft Apps

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Affiliate Professor- Event Planning- Metropolitan State College of Denver 2011-Present

Developing meeting and event planning curriculum focused on Associations

The Meeting Edge, Denver Colorado 2005 – Present

A multi faceted Association Management and Event Planning Company serving both corporate and non-profit clients

Meeting and Account Manager

  • Creating value in programs to increasesponsorship, membership and attendance
  • Develop and manage sponsorship and membership programs.
  • Implemented sponsor care program to insure return on investment for sponsors.
  • Budget development and financial oversight for revenue producing programs
  • Coordination and supervision of volunteer board and committee members; building relationships and teamwork at every level
  • Managing multiple professional associations and special events for non-profits and corporations
  • New account development, increase revenue thru increasing sales to existing accounts.

Marriott International, Denver, Co2003 – 2005

300-room Downtown Denver Hotel

Front Desk and Night Audit

  • Customer Service
  • Principle customer contact, roomscontrol, conflict resolution
  • Liaison between in house meeting staff and operations staff
  • Certified Marriott new hire trainer and certified audiovisual technician

Denver Southwest, Inc Denver Colorado1995– 2003

Specialty Building Materials Distributor

Co-Owner - Sales and Marketing

  • Developed marketing plans, followed through to final sale. Sales increased from start up to 5 million dollars per year
  • Managed a staff of 20, including sales, administrative and warehouse

EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts- Metropolitan State College of Denver - Hospitality Management and Event Planning, Cum Laude

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

The foremost certification of the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism.

Certified Association Executive (CAE)

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management.

Other Affiliations

Affiliate Professor - Metropolitan State College of Denver

President -Professional Convention Management Association, Rocky Mountain (PCMA)

Past Sponsorship Director- Rocky Mountain (PCMA)

Board Member- Metropolitan State College of Denver Alumni Association