RSVP International Event Planning

Specialties:* International and destination events. Coordinated hundreds of special events for groups as large as 30 thousand, including International Conventions & Conferences, Presidential Fundraisers & Galas, PGA Championship Tour Events, regional golf tournaments, fund-raisers, training seminars, auctions, as well as weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries, holiday parties and private celebrations. * Freelance writer for trade publications. * Organizing high-end Wine Tasting Dinners

Owner/Event Designer at RSVP International Event Planning
April 1986 - Present

Jamie has over 20 years of experience planning events throughout the United States and Europe. Extensive experience in event design and catering. She also holds Certified Wine Professional credentials from The Culinary Institute of America. . She was the Northwest Regional Director for the Association of Bridal Consultants for many years and created an apprentice program to train new consultants in the industry. Jamie has traveled the world extensively to over 42 countries and designed events in over a dozen of them. With a network of trusted vendors and associate consultants throughout the world, her team is able to provide you with an unmatched wealth of experience and knowledge. Jamie is a talented, results-producing sales & marketing professional with award-winning accomplishments in planning and leading comprehensive marketing strategies in support of business goals and objectives in the Hospitality and Non-Profit sectors. Broad-based expertise with marketing to diverse cultural and ethnic groups in untapped, domestic, and international markets. Proven expertise in leadership, organization and communication with strong team building and networking skills. Refined ability to recognize new and emerging markets and revenue sources. Extensive event planning experience in both the corporate & private sectors with a strong emphasis on fund raising for non-profit organizations. PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Delivered hundreds of hours of public speaking with groups of up to 500 people; ability to adjust to listening audience, answer questions about complex procedures and policies of a delicate nature • Developed media relations strategy and conducted media briefings and conferences

GM/ Director of Sales & Marketing - Membership & Catering at National Golf Club
December 2009 - July 2009

• Multi-tasking role overseeing all Membership and Catering sales as well as rotating duties as GM • Executive Committee Chair responsible for all aspects of club policies, procedures and financials • Increased member base by 20% within first 3 months through new marketing strategies • Revamped entire social calendar to help revitalize membership participation and increase retention

Executive Director of Sales & Marketing at DC Convention Center
December 2006 - September 2008

• Created marketing concept for under-utilized space of convention center, generating an additional $1M in F&B sales per year on a sales goal of $15M, increased profit margin by 12.5% • Developed sales incentive program to increase overall revenues by 20% within 18 months • Designed new advertising & marketing campaign materials

Director of Sales & Marketing at Foxchase Manor & Rose Hill Manor
April 2003 - December 2006

• Developed marketing strategies for opening of venue, handled all PR responsibilities • Event implementation - including private events, trade shows & conventions • Produced over a half million dollars in revenue during the first six months of opening, expanding marketshare to current position of $2M in combined revenue.

Wine Professional Certification, Wines, Culinary Institute of America
April 2008

MA/PhD program, Psychology, The Fielding Institute - Univ of Penn
January 1990

BS, Psychology/ Liberal Arts, Cedar Crest College
June 1988