Janie RhondaPape E: papeproductions@gmail.com C: 651.238.0822

20 years of professional experience with program development and management including marketing and

promotional plans, meetings and events creation and implementation. This has ranged from the small scale

to the big stage, and includes volunteer recruitment and training. My passion and expertise lie in bringing

people and resources together to create successful programs and great experiences.

Education

Work Experience

RP

Consultant|Pape Productions September 2008 – Current

Worked with clients to visualize, create and implement conferences, meetings and events

Assisted clients in achieving marketing, advertising and sponsorship goals on budget and on time

Assisted in the creation and implementation of membership recruitment and referral programs

Assisted in planning a new initiative for tracking data and statistics for downtown markets

Vice President|St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association(BOMA) June 1999 – May 2008

Planned, scheduled, marketed, executed and evaluated Association programs and events including monthly membership meetings, metro wide seminars, annual trade show and industry classes for CEU credits

Created a sponsorship program that doubled revenue for programs

Managed BOMA volunteer committees and workflow for all programs • Collected and analyzed data and maintained database for commercial office market yearly report

Bachelors of Arts PUBLIC RELATIONS/ADVERTISING Minor: Business/Spanish

University of South Dakota

Creative|Multi-tasker| Efficient|Productive|

Relationship Builder| Adaptable |Energetic| Solutions Oriented

Programs/Special Events Director|Saint Paul Winter Carnival September 1995 – May 1999

Developed and executed an overall festival plan including marketing, sponsorship, program production, logistics, advertising, publicity, promotions, merchandise and education

Developed and maintained volunteer program including recruitment, training and recognition

Created and implemented an event guide and handbook for volunteers

Cultivated relationships with government agencies and other community organizations

Account Development Manager|Sales, Marketing, Inc. January 1991 – August 1995

Managed and developed existing accounts and solicited new business

Established new clients from initial "cold call" to a completed project and exceeded sales goals by 200%

Oversaw promotional program development, collateral creation, budgeting, overall execution, tracking and results analysis

Skills

Community East Ridge Face Off Club Board – Promotions Chair – 2013-2015

East Ridge End Zone Club – Program chair – 2013-2015

Saint Paul Jaycees - President – 1997-1998 Created a multi-faceted plan to include recruiting and managing a volunteer board; oversaw execution and implementation of more than 100 projects providing leadership training for more than 250 young adults providing direct impact on the community; maintained 75% retention rate, recruited 100 new members bringing the chapter to 8

th largest chapter in the nation

Saint Paul Jaycees 75th Anniversary Chair – 2004-2005

Planned and managed event, including sponsorship materials, logistics and coordination of 40 volunteers for over 300 guests; created commemorative video and historical archive

Endorsements

s “Rhonda was a superb person to work with as the second in command on the staff-- always knowledgeable, competent, energetic, cheerful and effective. I would hire her in a minute!” Dick Zehring, President MSP Commercial “She coordinated our event beautifully in every aspect; She is insightful, thorough and calm under pressure.” Gayle Karol, LDI Communications

“Rhonda is a multi-talented manager who is very effective in communications, sales and project management. She is a tremendous resource.” Joe Spartz, President Greater St. Paul BOMA