Patti Gaughan, CMP

Patti sits in front of a historic building in the countrysideA results-oriented professional possessing extensive leadership and diverse project management experience with major strengths in strategic planning, financial controls and meeting planning/execution, marketing and customer service/support. Dependable, thorough, well-organized and innovative, a reputable leader who communicates effectively and achieves outstanding return on investment and success for all clients.

 

Skills and Other Areas of Expertise

Marketing & PR

  • Print, Direct Mail & Catalog design and development
  • Direct Mail campaigns
  • Oversee & develop PR/Marketing efforts, including tracking systems and result analyzation

Association Management

  • Membership Services & Administrative support for international, national, state and local trade associations
  • Marketing & Communications including publications
  • Advertising & Sponsorships

Office Management

  • Staff supervision and training
  • Project scheduling & tracking
  • Develop & design training procedures systems & processes
  • Computer programming/database management

Miscellaneous

  • Strong computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Registration System (Cvent Reg OnLine, Sign-Up 4, and various in-house systems)
  • Proficient in French
 

Leadership

MPIKC Offices Held

  • Vice President-Membership (1997-1998)
  • Vice President-Finance (Treasurer) (2012-2014, 1995-1997)
  • Director (1994-1995, 2001-2002)
  • VP Communications (2005-2007 )
  • Director, Strategic Alliance (2014-2015)

Service on MPIKC Committees

  • CMP Study Session Leader (Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002)
  • Awards Committee Chair (1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2004-2005)
  • Website Committee Chair (2001-2003, 2007-2008)
  • Audit Committee Chair (2011-2013)
  • Educational Conference Committee (1997 & 1998)
  • Program Committee (1992-1994)
 

Experience – Speaking Engagements & Publications

Kansas City Society of Association Executives (KCSAE)

 

Missouri Meetings & Events (MME)

 

Meeting Professionals International – Kansas City Chapter (MPIKC)

 

Awards & Recognition

Convention Industry Council (CIC)

 

Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

 

Meeting Professionals International – Kansas City Chapter (MPIKC)

 

PlannerNet – Professional Meeting Planners Network (PMPN)