Jennifer Grogan

About Jennifer Grogan

I am the owner of Peak Events, a Flagstaff-based event planning and production company that specializes in festival management and production. I have over 16 years of experience in the festival and events industry, and I have a certification in event marketing from Eventbrite.I have produced and managed some of the largest and most successful festivals in Arizona, such as the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival (Arizona\'s Largest Blues Festival), the Flagstaff Oktoberfest, and the Mountain Country Music Festival. I am also the preferred event planner for the City of Flagstaff and many other organizations that need conference management, corporate events, and fundraisers. I handle everything from staffing, artist contracts, sponsorship, VIP, parking, marketing and social media, ticket sales, to site plan layouts.I am passionate about creating engaging experiences, authentic relations, and unique branding opportunities for my clients and audiences. I am a self-motivated and resourceful individual who can work with a small team and a tight budget. I am always on the lookout for new and exciting work opportunities anywhere in the United States. I am a member of IFEA, the local tourism commission, and the foundation board of the local school district.

Experience

1. Festival Producer Owner for the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival

   Peak Events Llc

   Jan 2012 — Present · Flagstaff, AZ, US

   As Festival Producer/owner for the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival based in Flagstaff, Arizona. I have started the event from the ground up, growing it to the Largest Blues Festival in the State of Arizona. We are a small team of 2 full time and up to 5 NAU interns. I am in charge of everything from the staffing, artist contracts, sponsorship, VIP, parking, Marketing and Social Media, ticket sales, etc. I oversee the entire event from start to finish.

Education

• Northern Arizona University

  Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  2000 — 2004

• Northern Arizona University

  Public Relations, Public Relations and Advertising

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Marketing
• Copywriting
• Incentive Travel
• Special Event
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Proposal Writing
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Trade Shows
• Event Planning
• Relationship Marketing
• Press Releases
• Sales
• Newsletters
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Video
• Talent Booking
• Live Events
• Weddings
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Marketing
• Management
• Online Marketing
• Social Media
• SEO
• Brand Development
• Marketing Management
• Email Marketing
• Sponsorship
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Birthdays