Geri Dunn

About Geri Dunn

Throughout the course of my career, I have consistently been rewarded with expanded levels of responsibility due to my acumen for leadership and accountability. Whether executing administrative processes, helming special projects, or supporting executives, I have built a track record as a professional who can execute in a self-directed manner while contributing to organizational success. Recently, my career has pivoted to include the role as Event Manager. I utilize my interpersonal skills to engage with executives, define programmatic efforts, and generate memorable occasions that educate business partners, while also advancing shared missions. Presently, I specialize in corporate events, industry conferences, trade shows and webinars. Given that I was in this position during the pandemic, I also exhibited versatility and flexibility as I switched many of these events to virtual or hybrid formats once restrictions eased. I would be remiss if I did not highlight that I am a passionate Fine Artist whose work has been exhibited in museums, galleries, and collections across the country. I feel it is important to mention this, as I utilize my creative eye to plan engaging and memorable events. I\'d like to point out some of my technological capabilities below, as LinkedIn doesn’t really offer a section just for software and platforms. I feel this is relevant because all of these skills can be used when planning my next project. They include: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint), Salesforce, HubSpot (CSM), Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Acrobat DC, Monday, Basecamp (Work Management Software), Adobe Photoshop, Specialized Legal Platforms, Specialized Collections Program, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, FunctionFox, I am always seeking to expand my professional network. Please feel free to connect with me here - I\'d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization! and discover how my talents can help achieve both short and long-term goals for your company. Thanks for reviewing my profile and have a wonderful day!

Experience

1. Event Manager

   Chargeback Gurus

   Sep 2021 — Present · Plano, TX, US

   In my present role, I offer exceptional guidance leading events from start to finish while overseeing all aspects of the planning process. I communicate with c-suite executives, define scope of each event, and craft plans that bring those visions to life. I mainly focus on organizing corporate events, industry conferences, tradeshows, and webinars. Other duties and achievements entail:• Negotiate agreements with speakers, vendors, and other service providers for each event.• Oversee member experiences for those attending events.• Purchase promotional products and swag distributed at various events.• Create multi-channel marketing campaigns to support events, webinars, and membership opportunities.• Maximize lead generation by generating dynamic marketing materials that impact the desired audience segments.• Orchestrate responsibilities with Marketing and Sales teams to achieve the best possible return on investment.• Draft comprehensive post-event reports that include budget analysis, key metrics, and future recommendations; present information to stakeholders and highlight future objectives.• Commended for executing 25 tradeshows while finishing 26% under budget in 2023; elevated trade show presence and generated 1,097 MQLs / 351 SQLs valued at almost $9.5M in opportunities.• Held 4 webinars and gained participation from industry leaders in 2023; direct results for 14MQLs, and 65 MALs.• Submitted Call for Presentations at 7 different events and gained acceptance in 5; recognized as the biggest accomplishment for the company, to date.• Applauded for completing 46 trade shows resulting in $1.82K closed deals for the company in 2022; additionally, defined and integrated new budgeting protocols to track costs, event leads, and ROI.

Skills

• Visual Arts
• Fine Art
• Drawing
• Galleries
• Painting
• Portraits
• Public Art