Tess Vismale, Events Services

Atlanta, GA

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Tess Vismale's Bio:

Tess Vismale Event EXECUTIONER Tess Vismale is a multifaceted professional who serves as the Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center Manager at Atlanta Technical College and Senior Event Lead at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and member/contributor of the Association of Conference Collegiate Event Directors International, Black & Latino Council and Professional Convention Management Association. She is a board member of the Green Meeting Industry Council - Atlanta Chapter (GMIC), Co-Chair of the Curriculum Committee for Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter (GaMPI), founding member of the T.J. Perkerson Elementary School Foundation and served as a board member of Hospitality Industry Professionals of Atlanta (HIP-Atlanta). As the former Alumnae Programs Manager at Spelman College, Vismale is an authority on producing large-scale events which resulted in over 500,000 attendees during her tenure. In 2012 & 2013, her entrepreneurial acumen and techno savvy talents were commissioned for the coveted TEDxPeachtree conference and she was heralded as a Who’s Who in Black Atlanta honoree. Vismale was featured in the March/April, 2013 “How To…” edition of Connect Meeting Intelligence Magazine’s article, entitled “How I Work: Tess Vismale on Executing Events.” Vismale is on the ATC President’s Leadership Team, was named “Meetings Trendsetter 2014” by Meetings Focus Magazine, awarded the Shining Star Award from GaMPI and Phenomenal Speaker Award from American Business Women’s Association. She was also co-presenter at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and PCMA’s Convening Leaders Conferences, both on the subject of Tech Tools for professionals. Vismale is contributing editor for The Eco Review Magazine and Event Tech Consultant of The Meeting Pool. A native Chicagoan by way of Atlanta, Vismale holds a certificate in Conference Meeting Management from the University of Georgia and a BA degree from Spelman College. In her spare time, Vismale enjoys social media, creative visionary thinking, playing tennis and watching martial arts/mixed martial arts (MMA).

Tess Vismale's Experience:

Alumnae Programs Manager at Spelman College
January 2005 - March 2011
Steer the gamut of alumnae activities and initiatives to improve alumnae programs, ensuring on time, quality deliverables within cost effective budgets. Drive marketing collaterals including newsletters and invitations for print, electronic media and the Internet. Involved as key resource on Website Development Committee. Team Lead for alumnae on-line community, social network marketing, New Student Orientation (NSO), History & Traditions, Founders Day and Commencement-Reunion Partnership Committee (CRP). In charge of recruitment and training of alumnae and student volunteers.
Special Events Executive at Macy's Special Events
1995 - 2005
Director of Client Services at New Ideas & Images
1996 - 2000
Fashion Show Executive at T.J. Maaxx
1994 - 1996
Merchandising Executive at T.J. Maxx
1992 - 1994
Conference Center Manager at Atlanta Technical College
March 2011
Manage meetings, banquets and customized events at the Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center. Plan, develop and implement marketing programs to advance the conference center/training facility. Maintain financial records. Manage and/or supervise the setup of dining and meeting rooms for special functions. Manage conference center staff.
Senior Event Lead at Atlanta Botanical Garden
June 2010
â¢ Responsible for training all Event Leads â¢Effectively interact with clients (internal & external), caterers, wedding planners, vendors, etc. ensuring excellent customer service and a top-quality experience at the Garden. â¢Oversee vendor load-in and load out, including set-up, break down and clean up of the event. â¢Supervise event personnel, including Garden Maintenance and Security staff. *Manage bar staff.

Tess Vismale's Education:

The University of Georgia Office of Continuing Education
2011 – 2011
CMMC
Spelman College
1987 – 1991
psychology
Mays High School
1984 – 1987
diploma
John J. Pershing

Tess Vismale's Interests & Activities:

I luv technology, social media, creative visionary thinking & watching martial arts & MMA.

Tess Vismale

Conference Center Manager | Events Services

Hi, I am Tess Vismale, CMP. I am ur day of solution for seamless events. Klout: 64, http://paper.li/tessvis

Tess Vismale's Bio:

Tess Vismale's Experience:

Alumnae Programs Manager at Spelman College

Special Events Executive at Macy's Special Events

Director of Client Services at New Ideas & Images

Fashion Show Executive at T.J. Maaxx

Merchandising Executive at T.J. Maxx

Conference Center Manager at Atlanta Technical College

Senior Event Lead at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Tess Vismale's Education:

The University of Georgia Office of Continuing Education

Spelman College

Mays High School

John J. Pershing

Tess Vismale's Interests & Activities: