Patti Gaughan, CMP
A 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)
- Speaker – Educational Conference (April 2005)
Missouri Meetings & Events (MME)
- Speaker – MME Expo (Fall 2012, Fall 2006, Fall 2004, Spring 2004)
- Published – MME Magazine (Fall 2009, Winter 2004, Summer 2004, Spring 2004, Winter 2002)
Meeting Professionals International – Kansas City Chapter (MPIKC)
- Speaker – Educational Conference (April 2014, April 2010, April 2004, April 2003, March 2002)
- Workshop and Panel Moderator (May 2008)
- Published – various newsletter articles (1997 to present)
Awards & Recognition
Convention Industry Council (CIC)
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) (1995; renewed 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000)
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
- Global Paragon Honorable Mention (1997-1998) – Midwest-U.S. Japan Trade Association 1997 Annual Conference
Meeting Professionals International – Kansas City Chapter (MPIKC)
- CMP Scholarship (2015)
- 20-Year Member Recognition (2011-2012)
- Volunteer of the Quarter (Feb. 2012)
- Program of the Year (2008-2009)
- Event of the Year (2005-2006)
- Dues/Membership Scholarship (2009, 2005)
- Board Brilliance Award (2005-2006, 2001-2002)
- WEC Scholarship (1999-2000)
- Planner of the Year (2014-2015, 2006-2007, 1997-1998)
- President’s Award (2006-2007, 1997-1998, 1995-1996)
PlannerNet – Professional Meeting Planners Network (PMPN)
- Certificate in Medical Meetings Management (CMMM) (2009)