Director of Programs & Events

Posted on: 2006-05-19

Jennifer A. Geyer 8045A Holland Court, Arvada, CO 80005 303.432.9925 [email protected] Profile Effective leader with sixteen years experience and a determined attitude. Well qualified in operations management, with expertise in communications, relationship building, strategic planning as well as enhanced bottom-line performance. Goal oriented team player with excellent organizational, time management and supervisory skills. Career Experience Metro North Chamber of Commerce, Westminster, CO Director of Programs & Events 2005-2006 Responsible for all programs and events hosted by the Chamber, including marketing, budget and all logistics. Designed a new member orientation program and presented quarterly to 50+ members. Managed a 60+ volunteer contingent responsible for welcoming businesses to the community. Strong ability to develop effective relationships with customers, volunteers, business leaders and community members. Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada, CO Executive Director 2001-2005 Served as the executive and administrative officer of the Chamber, a 400+ membership organization governed by a 12-member volunteer board of directors. Responsible for managing a $125K budget, managed all day-to-day operations for the Chamber. Effectively doubled the organizations membership, solidified the financial stability of the organization. Collaboratively worked with volunteers to coordinate and produce successful programs which ranged in attendance from 30-3000. @Link Networks, Inc., Louisville, CO Human Resources Administrator 2001-2001 Responsible for all aspects of HR which included employee relations, benefits, compensation, unemployment compensation and the corporate HRIS system. Supported a 300+ employee contingent that was both local and remote. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in relating and working with employees at all levels, including senior management. Served as the company liaison between staff and management when the decision was made to downsize and eventually close the business. Wells Fargo Bank, Northglenn, CO Human Resources Specialist 1999-2001 Coordinated the training for the Learning & Development department. Worked closely with trainers to develop curriculum. Partnered with training coordinators in other regions sharing best practices, brought the advancement of technology into the position. Part of a team that introduced a new training system to bank managers in Colorado. Worked extensively with project managers during bank conversions/mergers to write curriculum for training new employees. Olsten Staffing Services, Denver, CO Partnership Manager 1998-1999 Managed the Denver partnership between USBank and Olsten Staffing Services. Hired, trained and supervised 100+ employees, evaluated skills sets to match to position. Worked closely with clients/managers to strategize employee-staffing needs. Developed employees through career pathing, coaching and counseling, and performance reviews. Olsten Staffing Services, Northglenn, CO Payroll Specialist/Placement Supervisor 1997-1998 Developed and implemented a payroll manual when the company converted to a centralized payroll system, the manual was used company wide. Processed payroll for 200+ employees weekly, found solutions for employee and customer service issues that arose. Worked with clients placing orders for temporary workers, developed job descriptions and matched employees to the required skill set. Ecova Corporation (Subsidiary of Amoco Oil), Golden, CO Human Resources Assistant 1993-1995 Worked with the HR team to coordinate, develop and implement employee communications and enrollment activities for multiple benefit conversion programs. Managed the company HRIS system, responsible to support a 400+ employee base. Worked to develop and train managers on new systems and procedures being introduced to the company. Processed payroll for a 400+ base employee compliment, was the point person with corporate on all issues relating to payroll. Community Involvement Metro North Leadership Program: 2005-2006 Board Member Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: 2003-2005 Volunteer for PeaceJam Foundation: 2002-2004 Ex-Officio Member Arvada Economic Development Association: 2001-2005 Education Colorado State University, Masters Degree – Human Resource Management: 12/1997 Pacific Lutheran University, Bachelor of Arts – Communications, Public Relations: 5/1990 References Brad Rupert C. Bradley Rupert, P.C. – Attorney at Law Past Board Chair of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce 303-456-1100 Dr. Diane Hegeman Red Rocks Community College Dean, Community Leader 303-914-6017 Christine Jensen Cherry Creek Mortgage Company Past Board Chair of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce 303-456-4403 Warren Jones Metro North Chamber of Commerce Sales Representative C: 720-273-9932, H: 303-926-1811 Sherri Green Past Regional Manager for Olsten Staffing Services 425-308-7721