JENNIFER BRUINOOGE

60 Columbus Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604

201.803.6626
jabruinooge@yahoo.com

MEETING PLANNER

Seasoned and highly organized professional, offering extensive knowledge in stee

ring innovative and profitable functions that simultaneously guarantee client sa
tisfaction, establishing industry reputation and image as an outstanding meeting
planner. Adept at planning and executing mobile marketing events, satellite bro
adcasts, advisory board meetings, dinner meetings, training meetings, and produc
t launches. Known for personal tenacity, independent work habits, and reasonable
communication style that motivate every individual to act decisively toward a c
ommon objective. Acquire total dedication in exceeding client and company expect
ations within fast-paced, high-volume environments. Proficient in MS Word, Excel
, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher, along with Paradox, WordPerfect, SABRE, APO
LLO, and Internet Explorer.
Areas of expertise include:
- BUDGET ADMINISTRATION
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- STAFF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
- BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS
- CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
- POLICY AND PROCEDURE ENFORCEMENT
- TEAM LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING
- MEETING/EVENTS ARRANGEMENTS
- PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ProActive Healthcare Communications ~ Upper Saddle River, NJ
Vice President, Meeting Operations Sep 2002-Jun 2010
Assumed full accountability in hiring and firing personnel; vacation approval/sc
heduling; along with processing all paperwork involved in processes. Comprehensi
vely reviewed health insurance options, fielded all new vendor inquiries, and en
sured the office is using the best possible equipment. Collected and presented a
ll best options to the owner for final approval. Headed the call center/recruiti
ng operations in all projects and daily operations along with staff mentoring an
d development. Functioned as the project manager/meeting planner in charge of mo
nitoring multiple clients to exceed expectations. Designed and developed project
proposals, budgeting, and final reconciliation while disseminating information
to junior team members to provide support in the execution of projects. Served a
s a liaison between the client, company owners, staff, and vendors to implement
successful programs, such as mobile marketing events, satellite broadcasts, advi
sory boards, speaker training meetings, dinner meetings, hospitality suites, tel
econferences, and others.
Notable Contributions:
Interfaced with various clients concerning concept and development of tr
uck graphics and a tour route, coordinating with the truck company to finalize t
ruck preparations and operations, organizing the 70- and 50-day tour schedules a
s well as negotiating and contracting all tour stops, hiring local staff, and co
nducting final training.
Displayed unsurpassed leadership in the faultless execution of a satelli
te broadcast; liaised between client, TV studio, support vendors and hiring spea
kers while mentoring them for live TV broadcast and collaborating with Mortonâ⠬⠢s and R
Steakhouses to arrange locations for same night broadcast during dinner.
Acknowledged as 2010 Woman of the Year by the National Association of Pr
ofessional Women for superior meetings management.
Earned senior management recognition for an exemplary work ethic, solid
organizational and analytical skills, and demonstrated commitment to company ach
ievement.
Organon, Inc ~ West Orange, NJ
Medical Education Coordinator 1999-2001
Scheduled events from association symposia events, advisory boards, and speaker
trainings. Provided direct supervision from budgeting and cost management to sit
e selection, contract negotiations, and travel arrangements. Chaired daily workl
oad with multiple functions, such as symposia planning, site selection, contract
negotiations, travel arrangements, cost analysis and management, and client rel
ations. Administered and developed all facets of individual events, which includ
e site selection, menu selection, accommodation planning, negotiations, audiovis
ual requirements, and meeting room set-up. Accountable for cost estimation and m
anagement; developed projections to ensure compliance with overall budgetary gui
delines and financial considerations.
Notable Contributions:
Promptly received promotion as medical education coordinator through est
ablishing proven record of accomplishments and exceptional organizational skills
.
Utilized in-depth industry knowledge and meeting planning skills to faci
litate client needs as well as to prepare and conduct a back-to-back product lau
nch meetings ranging in size from 150 to 500 people.
Established rapport with organizations and physicians and organized symp
osia to meet diverse client needs and expectations for audiences from 6 to 500 p
eople.
Provided expert oversight to offsite events, including dinner events and
special group activities while working intact with external business partners t
o ensure that specific client requirements were achieved.
Solely handled travel arrangements and ground transportation requirement
s; coordinated with outsourced companies and various hotels to address various c
lient needs.
Travel Consultant 1997-1999
Took charge in coordinating travel arrangements and ground transportation for di
strict meetings; partnered with various sales representatives to determine clien
t needs and plan cost-effective travel. Organized and reconciled weekly ARC repo
rt for senior management analysis. Simultaneously provided the highest level of
customer service to walk-in clients and telephone clients while coordinating ove
r 80 reservations on a weekly basis, leading to generation of multiple repeat bu
siness and client referrals.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
BARTENDER: 2001-2002 ~ Rick's American Bar and Grill, Clifton, NJ/ Redd's Restau
rant, Carlstadt, NJ
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: 1996-1997 ~ Harry Winston, Inc., New York, NY
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: 1994-1996 ~ Kiwi International Airlines, Newark
, NJ
EDUCATION
PROGRAM IN MEETING, CONFERENCE, AND EVENT MANAGEMENT,
New York University, School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies ~ N
ew York, NY
SELECTED COURSEWORK IN HISTORY
St. Bonaventure University ~ St. Bonaventure, NY

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
VIP Member ~ National Association of Professional Women, Member ~ MPI