Dawn Jackson

About Dawn Jackson

I’m passionate about memory-making experiences! Some of my favorite life experiences happened while I was traveling and many were because of work related conferences. I got to see cities I had never been, experienced the areas’ top attractions, mingled with the locals and best of all, I met people that I still talk to and get to call my friends. Having lived in Kalispell and the Flathead Valley most of my life, there is no other place I want to call home! It is situated perfectly between Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, blending four-season adventure and soul-stirring beauty for an unforgettable experience. Personally, I have not begun to experience all that there is to offer. I love the outdoors and although I am not an adventure junkie, I enjoy the slower-paced activities, such as hiking, kayaking, biking, ATV rides and a scenic raft trip with a camp-cooked dinner along the shore of the river. Because of the love I have for Kalispell, the scenic beauty all around, and the amazing and talented people in this industry, it makes it easy to share all the reasons “why you should bring your group to Kalispell.” Our goal at Discover Kalispell, the Kalispell Convention & Visitors Bureau is to work with your planning team to help streamline the entire process, share our expertise and connect you with the right people and partners. Let us help you create the vision you intend for a successful outcome and a memorable experience for you and your attendees. I guarantee, your friend list will expand. Let me help make a memory: d•••@discoverkalispell.com or 40••••••20

Experience

1. Group Sales Manager

   Discover Kalispell

   Mar 2015 — Present

   My responsibilities include promoting Kalispell as a meeting and event destination. How lucky can I be to represent our beautiful area with, just a short scenic drive you will find two of Montana\'s iconic natural wonders, Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. We have an abundance of outdoor activities including, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, fishing, rafting in the summer and skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and cross country skiing in the winter. Visitors that come to this area are a bit surprised at the level of sophistication in our community as demonstrated in the caliber of artisans, musicians and theater talent. I am still discovering everything that Kalispell and the surrounding area has to offer.

Education

• Kinman Business University

  Medical Assistant

  1978 — 1979

Skills

• Leading Meetings
• Event Management
• Team Coordination
• Meeting Planning
• Professional Associations
• Corporate Events
• Presentation Skills
• Public Relations
• Trade Associations
• Team Motivation
• Medical Tourism
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Team Building
• Management
• Partnerships
• Sales
• Relationship Building
• Sales Management
• Member of Toastmasters
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Community Service
• Direct Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Customer Service
• Tourism
• Social Media
• Trade Shows
• Tourism Management
• Event Planning
• Organizing Meetings
• Marketing
• Budgeting
• Contract Negotiation