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Cgmp Jessica Cruttenden

Conference And Meeting Manager/project Director at American Institutes for Research

Jessica Cruttenden, CGMP has a diverse work experience in event planning and management. Jessica is currently working as a Conference and Meeting Manager/Project Director at the American Institutes for Research, where they handle federally-funded conference and meeting logistics contracts. Previously, they served as a project director at IMPAQ International, managing the Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) and organizing meetings and conferences for federal organizations.

Jessica also gained experience as a Project Manager at Power Automedia, a digital media company focused on aftermarket automotive modifications and drag racing. Jessica worked on a web-based television series called Horsepower Wars, overseeing the building phase and organizing the race event at a drag strip.

Before that, they worked as a Conference and Communities Manager at ODTUG, a non-profit educational association for Oracle software users. Jessica successfully planned and executed their annual conference, Kscope, managing all event logistics and ensuring a successful experience for over 1,500 attendees.

In addition, Jessica served as the Director of Hospitality Operations at The Country Club of Asheville, where they marketed the venue as a top-tier event space and increased profitability through effective event planning. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Food and Beverage at Tiburón Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. In this role, they managed event logistics, budgeting, and front-of-house staff, as well as coordinated hospitality services for nationally-televised golf tournaments.

Overall, Jessica Cruttenden has demonstrated their expertise in event planning and management throughout their career across various industries and organizations.

Jessica Cruttenden, CGMP, holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from James Madison University. Additionally, they have obtained certification as a Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) from the Society of Government Meeting Professionals Inc, in February 2020. No further information about their education history is provided.

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  • Conference And Meeting Manager/project Director

    January, 2022 - present