Jason Carnes

Experience

1. Senior Conference Manager

   Indiana University Conferences

   Aug 2024 — Present · Bloomington, IN, US

   Produces and manages highly complex conference programs for both internal and external constituencies- Monitors and evaluates planning process and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure success- Creates conference policies, regulations, and guidelines- Manages conference-specific budgets in excess of $1.6 million annually, using that budget to inform critical planning decisions- Establishes and maintains relationships with current and potential clients, including extensive contact with faculty on all IU campuses, campus and faculty leadership, and the leadership and governing bodies of national and international academic associations- Plans a variety of recurring and ad hoc events for the university and oversees budgets, vendor contracts, transportation, catering, signage, equipment, technology, and other event components- Coordinates event activities prior to and on the day of events- Consults with internal and external constituencies to plan event timelines and specifications and negotiate the terms of agreements and contracts- Works closely with vendors and staff to ensure goods and services arrive timely and in acceptable condition for events- Interfaces with media and/or marketing and communications representatives regarding calendar of events and event publicity- Tracks and analyzes event metrics, such as attendance, participant feedback, and expenses; monitors effectiveness and return of investment; tracks suggested event improvements for future implementation in recurring events- Ensures events adhere to university guidelines and policies and event contracts, agreements, and specifications- May make procedural and policy recommendations to improve operational efficiency- May provide guidance to lower-level Event Services Specialists; may delegate administrative tasks to Event Services Coordinators.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  BSW

• 2005-2006 IU Continuing Studies

  Leadership Bloomington/Monroe County

Skills

• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Policy
• Public Policy
• Program Evaluation
• Politics
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Program Management
• Customer Service
• Career Counseling
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Recruiting
• Fundraising
• Political Campaigns
• International Relations
• Program Development
• Management
• Public Relations
• Grants
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Leadership Development
• Grassroots Organizing