Jennifer Stevens

About Jennifer Stevens

I lead complex, large-scale events from idea to execution — owning outcomes, not just tasks.With 20+ years of experience delivering global conferences, trade shows, and executive-level events, I specialize in end-to-end event operations: planning, budgeting, forecasting, vendor and venue negotiations, staffing, on-site execution, and post-event reconciliation.I’ve managed 150+ events annually, owned multi-million-dollar budgets, negotiated contracts saving companies hundreds of thousands of dollars, and led high-performing event teams through fast-paced, high-pressure environments — all while maintaining exceptional attendee experiences.What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative problem-solving with operational discipline. I’m highly detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and known for stepping in when things get complicated — especially during live events. I take pride in building strong partnerships across sales, marketing, finance, legal, HR, and external vendors to deliver seamless results.I’m energized by environments that value curiosity, ownership, collaboration, and high standards, and I enjoy leveraging technology and data-driven tools (including AI-enabled platforms) to improve processes and outcomes.

Experience

1. Branch Marketing Project Manager

   Edward Jones

   Apr 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Edward Jones, a financial services firm established in 1912, assists clients in reaching their financial objectives. Managing over $1.6 trillion in client assets, our financial advisors are dedicated to helping clients meet their most significant financial goals. Lead the planning and execution of live branch events, overseeing timelines, tools, and operational workflows to ensure seamless delivery. Partner cross-functionally to analyze ROI, performance metrics, and post-event results, using insights to inform continuous improvement. Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with a high level of organization, accuracy, and execution excellence while ensuring all event activity aligns with broader business objectives and stakeholder priorities.

Education

• Barnes Business College

  Associates of Arts. Business Administration

Skills

• Channel Marketing
• Lead Generation
• Field Marketing
• Channel Partners
• Integrated Marketing
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Management
• Marketing
• Messaging
• Demand Generation
• Leadership
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Trade Shows
• Event Management
• Salesforce.com
• Sales Enablement
• Saas
• Sales