Jerome Bruce

Jerome Bruce, MBA has over 20 years of experience in managing and organizing meetings, events, conferences, and exhibitions. Jerome has a proven track record of driving member value and generating revenue through strategic planning and collaboration with multiple departments. Jerome has successfully negotiated contracts with hotels, convention centers, and other meeting-related vendors. Jerome has also promoted and sold exhibit booth space and sponsorships. With their expertise in marketing and sales, Jerome has developed and implemented effective marketing plans to meet income and sales goals. Overall, Jerome's work experience highlights their strong leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills in the field of meetings and events management.

Jerome Bruce holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Arkansas Grantham, which they obtained in 2018. Prior to that, their education history includes attending the Philippine School of Business Administration and the University of the Philippines, but no specific degrees or fields of study are mentioned for these institutions. In addition to their formal education, Jerome has obtained several certifications in the field of event management and association leadership. These certifications include Pandemic Compliance Advisor from Health Education Services in June 2021, Digital Event Strategist from PCMA in 2020, Certification in Meeting Management from Meeting Professionals International in 2015, Certified Association Executive from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in 2012, Certified Meeting Professional from Convention Industry Council in 2006, Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) from Events Industry Council in 2006, Certified in Exhibition Management from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events in 2003, and another Digital Event Strategist certification from PCMA in 2020.