MacKenzie Mehner

About MacKenzie Mehner

I\'m a strategic and solutions-oriented event leader with over a decade of experience managing complex, large-scale events across hotel, agency, and corporate environments. With a passion for bringing people together through thoughtful experiences, I’ve led program operations for up to attendees around the globe—balancing creativity, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for building trust with clients and teammates alike, I thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail, communication, and contingency planning are key. Whether onsite or behind the scenes, I’m always looking for ways to elevate the experience, improve processes, and lead with empathy.

Experience

1. Associate Director - Event Management

   Opus Agency

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelors, Hospitality Business

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Rooms Division
• Hospitality Industry
• Menu Development
• Sales
• Restaurant Management
• Large-Scale Event Planning
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality
• Restaurants
• Event Planning
• Food Service
• Hotel Management
• Wedding Planning
• Resorts
• Hotel Administration
• Guest Service Management
• Corporate Events
• Lodging
• Convention Services
• Micros
• Hotels
• Banquet Operations
• Catering
• Yield Management
• Hospitality Management
• Budgets
• Hiring
• Property Management Systems
• Banquets
• Customer Satisfaction
• Large Scale Events
• Food & Beverage
• Revenue Analysis
• Customer Service
• Tourism