megan main

sales and services coordinator

About

I have a BS in Event Management from Iowa State University and currently work as an Event Sales and Services Coordinator for the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau. I have experience in customer service; event sales, planning, and management; on-site assistance to clients and guests; volunteer management; and registration services in various event markets including sports, leisure, educational conferences, and special events.

Country

united states

City

des moines

Industry

events services

Skill

public speaking, community outreach, event management, event planning, staff development, customer service, leadership, editing, project planning, social media, management

Experience

sales and services coordinator

ames convention & visitors bureau

2014-4 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

conference planning and management intern

iowa state university

2012-5 - 2013-2 · 10 mos

* ●Assisted in the planning, development, and execution of events ranging from 25-20,000 people * ●Developed a request for proposals for an event of 300 people in Des Moines, Iowa * ●Provided on-site assistance at events to answer client and guest questions * ●Tracked account charges as incurred, updated financial summaries, and field financial documents * ●Input and edited event registrations into several registration software programs * ●Assisted with the development and maintenance of event websites * ●Assembled event materials for event attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff * ●Compiled post-event evaluations into one complete, easy-to-read document for clients

event management club president

iowa state university

2011-8 - 2012-5 · 10 mos

* ●Organized and ran meetings * ●Provided community outreach and volunteering opportunities for members * ●Connected with industry professionals as speakers for professional development at meetings * ●Oversaw all fundraising activities and coordinated volunteers

student assistant at the center for technology in learning and teaching

iowa state university

2009-1 - 2012-5 · 3 yrs 5 mos

* ●Worked with various educational technology hardware and software * ●Troubleshot problems for faculty and students * ●Provided customer service * ●Conducted Transactions