Todd Ginter

Senior Manager of Brand Events & Experience @Gustavus Adolphus College

St Peter, MN, US

Oversee the planning, management, logistics and brand integration into Signature Events (Nobel Conference, Christmas in Christ Chapel, and Commencement) on campus and the Gustie brand experience on and off campus.*Contribute to a growing, high-performing team while promoting a strong culture of collaboration, excellence and accountability. Plan, build, and execute signature events that help Gustavus connect with key audiences, including prospective and current students, families, staff, alumni, sponsors, partners, athletics and more.*Using event creativity to think outside the box and build experiences that bring people together in a thoughtful, intentional and educational way.*Design all programming for events, including speakers and subject matter experts, working closely with the communications team to plan out topics and key messaging. Deliver logistics for guests participating in panel, presentations, and events, including arrival and departure information as well as important information pertaining to the appearance. Communicate audio and video needs to the implementation team, working closely with the team on internal productions and with external A/V partners.*Build Gustavus look and feel into all elements of events working with the marketing and creative design team. Manage all external venue, vendor and contractor relationships related to events. Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to prepare pre- and post-communications regarding events, including graphics, invitations, web content, social media, advertising, etc. Build signage plans and work directly with the design team and printing vendors for creation.*Work directly with college and departmental leadership to partner on events and programs. Lead the management and training of event staff, including part-time and student support. Manage all student employees in the department to include training, scheduling, performance, and oversight.

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General