Jennifer Hess
Strategic Event & Meeting Leader | Executive Experiences | Operations, Team Leadership & Process Optimization
- Role
- Meeting and Event Manager at CBRE
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jennifer Hess
I’m a strategic Event and Meeting Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering high-impact events across corporate, hospitality, nonprofit, and membership-based organizations—where strategy, operations, and guest experience intersect.Currently, I manage executive- and customer-facing meetings within a global headquarters environment, leading cross-functional teams and serving as the central liaison between meeting hosts and internal partners including catering, AV/technical, facilities, security, and communications. My focus is creating seamless, high-touch experiences from planning through on-site execution.Throughout my career, I’ve led C-suite meetings, large-scale fundraisers, luxury retreats, corporate events, and experiential member programs. I’m known for streamlining processes, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, and translating big-picture goals into flawless, on-the-ground execution.Core strengths:• Strategic event planning & execution• Executive and customer engagement• Cross-functional leadership• Budget & vendor management• Operational process improvementI bring a calm, organized presence to fast-paced environments and pride myself on being the person stakeholders trust to make it happen—smoothly, professionally, and with meticulous attention to detail.Specialties: Experience creator, program development and management, sales, marketing, event planning and coordination, relationship building, yoga and meditation teaching, retreats and wellness events, communications, graphic design and marketing, public speaking, teaching, team building and exceptional customer service.
Experience
Meeting and Event Manager
May 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Education
American University
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
1986 — 1990
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master's Degree, Furniture Design and Manufacturing
1994 — 1997
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Leadership
- Yoga
- Special Event
- Retreat Leader
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Event Management
- Retreats
- Event Production
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Yoga Instruction
- Program Development
- Teaching
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Creative Direction
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