Takiyah M. Jefferson
Senior VP Exec Office @ NAACP | Association Exec | Transformer| Strategic Event Management
- Role
- Senior Vice President, Executive Office at Naacp
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Takiyah M. Jefferson
With over 20 years of experience in leading event planning and travel management operations, I am a strategic and collaborative leader who drives ROI and efficiency for organizations. As the Senior Vice President, Executive Office at NAACP, I organize and execute programming efforts that align with the organizational direction and mission.I hold the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and have broad expertise in all aspects of event and meeting management, including budgeting, contracting, marketing, sponsorship, and impact measurement. I have also successfully implemented a Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) program at the AFL-CIO, resulting in increased transparency and buy-in. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my leadership, innovation, integrity, excellence, and collaboration, and have received multiple awards and nominations. I am passionate about helping organizations leverage the power of events to connect members, drive the mission, and increase revenue.
Experience
Senior Vice President, Executive Office
Apr 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Education
Virginia Tech
Marketing
1994 — 1999
New York University
Executive Certificate, Meeting, Conference, and Event Management
2000 — 2003
Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
Executive Certificate, Hospitality & Tourism Management
2020 — 2020
Skills
- Non-Profits
- Management
- Convention Services
- Project Planning
- Meeting Management
- Customer Relations
- Association Management
- Event Management
- Meeting Planning
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Registration
- Hospitality Industry
- Vendor Relations
- Social Networking
- Nonprofits
- Sponsorship
- Cvent
- Time Management
- Corporate Events
- Budgeting
- Negotiating Contracts
- Public Relations
- Leadership
- Coordinating Special Events
- Public Speaking
- Trade Shows
- Negotiation
- Logistics
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Marketing
- Budgets
- Events
- Conferences
- Certified Meeting Professional
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Communications
- Program Management
- Hospitality
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