Karl Baur, CMP

Current

• Project Director & Meeting Planner at RDL enterprises; Professional Meeting & Conference Planners

Past

• Meeting Planner at RDL enterprises
• Dance Instructor at Barbara's Dancing Tonight

Education

• University of California, Davis
• Purdue University

Recommended

4 people have recommended Karl

Connections

33 connections

Industry

Events Services

Websites

• RDL enterprises
• West Sac Parkway Improvements
• RDL Talks! (blog)

Karl Baur, CMP’s Summary

Certified Meeting Professional with 15 years experience in producing a wide variety of meetings and conferences for clients. Current focus is on developing new meeting planners and working with clients to streamline their meeting and convention processes.

Karl Baur, CMP’s Specialties:

Government meetings and conferences

Karl Baur, CMP’s Experience

• Project Director & Meeting Planner

  RDL enterprises; Professional Meeting & Conference Planners

  (Privately Held; Events Services industry)

  2005 — Present (4 years )

• Meeting Planner

  RDL enterprises

  (Events Services industry)

  1994 — 2005 (11 years )

  Responsible for planning meetings and conferences for clients from the initial development stages of goal setting and theme selection, through the completion of each event, including evaluation, reimbursement and bill processing. Responsible for moving large groups of people throughout California on a monthly and bi-monthly basis. Participate in determination of meeting site selection, meeting and sleeping room accommodations, negotiation of food and beverage contracts. Determine the on-site audio/visual needs for each meeting, and provide arrangements for participants' travel to and from each meeting or conference. Act as on-site troubleshooter and liaison, handling any logistical concerns that may arise. Position also involves extensive computer work, including layout and design, custom artwork, and technical support.

• Dance Instructor

  Barbara's Dancing Tonight

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  1993 — 1994 (1 year )

  Primary responsibilities include teaching students in group and private settings, assist in planning studio events, promoting the studio through marketing and exhibitions, and creating original choreography for students.

Karl Baur, CMP’s Education

• University of California, Davis

  MA , Political Science , 1991 — 1993

  Activities and Societies:

  Davis Ballroom Dance Troupe, Telemark Dance Troupe

• Purdue University

  BA , Political Science , 1987 — 1991

  Activities and Societies:

  Tarkington Hall Student Judicial Board

Additional Information

Karl Baur, CMP’s Websites:

• RDL enterprises
• West Sac Parkway Improvements
• RDL Talks! (blog)

Karl Baur, CMP’s Interests:

Indoor Soccer, Hockey (San Jose Sharks), Gaming (D&D 3.5), Ballroom Dance

Karl Baur, CMP’s Groups:

SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Professionals) - Sacramento Chapter

•    Purdue Alumni
•    University of California, Davis Network
•    i-Meet - The Social Network for People Who Plan Meetings & Events
•    Certified Meeting Professionals - CMP
•    Event Managers

Karl Baur, CMP’s Honors:

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

Karl Baur, CMP’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch