Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP

Current

• Business Development Planner at Carlson Marketing Worldwide
• CSEP Discussion Group Lead at International Special Event Society (ISES)
• Advisory Board Member at Meetingpages.com / Mighty Dog Media

• Independent Professional at Blue Marble Events (Self-employed)
• Event and Administrative Support at Studio 6 Specialty Linen & Decor

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Connections

320 connections

Industry

Events Services

Websites

• ISES Minneapolis St. Paul
• Independent Planners Network
• My Company

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Summary

Ruth Wikoff-Jones has more than 12 years of meeting, event and travel management experience, a commitment to exceptional on time, on budget service and relationship building expertise. A background rooted in the arts provides her with creative solutions to logistical and decor challenges, while practical hands-on experience in the blending of marketing, operations and budgeting complete her knowledge base. Ruth brings a strategic, organized and goal oriented approach to each project.

Her goal is to provide strategic meeting and event experience solutions to enhance organizational objectives for her clients.

For case study photos of events, please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthsbluemarble/sets/

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Specialties:

Expertise in strategic planning, contract negotiation, brand reinforcement, database management, logistical issues related to varied venues, understanding of hospitality industry operational issues, knowledge of non-profit fund-raising issues, and gambling laws. Currently studying for Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) designation.

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Experience

• Business Development Planner

  Carlson Marketing Worldwide

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  February 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  Responsible for managing the engagement & event proposal/project development for Fortune 500 clients.

• CSEP Discussion Group Lead

  International Special Event Society (ISES)

  (Events Services industry)

  November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)

  Lead a group of current Minneapolis St. Paul event leaders in preparing to take the Certified Special Event Professional exam.

• Advisory Board Member

  Meetingpages.com / Mighty Dog Media

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

  October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)

• Independent Professional

  Blue Marble Events (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Events Services industry)

  January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

  Specializing in social and event marketing.Simple to elegant events designed to maximize client message. Strategic event planning to ensure return on investment. Professional, dedicated and responsive.

• Event and Administrative Support

  Studio 6 Specialty Linen & Decor

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Events Services industry)

  September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)

  Event execution support. Customer service and administrative support in corporate offices. Updating of SOP manual and marketing materials.

Additional Information

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Websites:

• ISES Minneapolis St. Paul
• Independent Planners Network
• My Company

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Interests:

Listening, processing and responding Creative development Logistics management Meeting planning Conference planning Event planning Private party planning Networking Volunteering

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Groups:

North Star Council Cub Scouts, Pack 120 Communications Chair (2009)
meetingpages.com / Mighty Dog Media Advisory Board, Member since 2007
International Special Events Society (ISES) Member since 2003,
International Special Events Society (ISES) Director at Large Strategic Partnerships (2005-2007); Nomination Committee (2009)
Independent Planners Network Member since 2007
meetingpages.com Advisory Board (2007 - Present)
Seward Montessori School (2006 - Present) Parent volunteer

•    Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
•    Carlson Marketing Worldwide
•    LinkedMinnesota
•    Event Planning & Management:
•    ISES - International Special Event Society
•    ASI Communications Alumni
•    University of Wisconsin - Stout Alumni
•    Edina High School Alumni
•    CPI Partners Networking Group
•    SPIN: Senior Planners Industry Network
•    Career Partners / Professional Edge
•    Independent Planners Network
•    meetingpages.com

Ruth Wikoff-Jones, CSEP’s Honors:

Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), 2009
2009 Volunteer of the Year Award, ISES Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter
2008 ISES Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter CSEP Scholarship Recipient
American Red Cross CPR/AED Adult Certified through May 2010
American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certified through May 2012

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