Jo Melissa G.
Director of Conferences & Events @Corporate Council On Africa
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Conferences & Events @Corporate Council On Africa
Washington, DC, US
Lead planning and execution of global events that strengthen U.S-Africa trade and investment, including the U.S-Africa Business Summit, UNGA side events, and regional programs across Africa. & U.S.Key Achievements:Directed the Summit logistics for the U.S-Africa Business Summit, managing operations for 1,500–2,800 participants in countries including Morocco, Botswana, Angola, and the U.S.Coordinated UNGA side events in New York City, engaging Heads of State, ministers, CEOs, and senior government officials.Oversaw end-to-end event logistics: venue sourcing, contract negotiations, travel coordination, translation services, audiovisual production, and protocol.Delivered experiential events—galas, golf tournaments, networking receptions—that enhanced engagement and elevated attendee experience.Optimized event workflows and vendor management, reducing costs while improving execution efficiency.
EDUCATION
University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science - BS, Major in Tourism & Hospitality
The George Washington University School of Business
Event Management Certificate, Meeting and Event Planning
SKILLS
ABOUT JO MELISSA G.
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