Brooke D. Prouty has over 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination. She currently works as the Events & Office Coordinator/Programs Manager at the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce, where she facilitates business connections through events and innovatively increases non-dues revenue. Previously, she held event roles at Madhouse Brewery, Jasper Winery, and the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Prouty has skills in Adobe Illustrator, German language, social media, and Microsoft Office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Event Management from Iowa State University.
Brooke D. Prouty has over 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination. She currently works as the Events & Office Coordinator/Programs Manager at the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce, where she facilitates business connections through events and innovatively increases non-dues revenue. Previously, she held event roles at Madhouse Brewery, Jasper Winery, and the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Prouty has skills in Adobe Illustrator, German language, social media, and Microsoft Office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Event Management from Iowa State University.
Brooke D. Prouty has over 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination. She currently works as the Events & Office Coordinator/Programs Manager at the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce, where she facilitates business connections through events and innovatively increases non-dues revenue. Previously, she held event roles at Madhouse Brewery, Jasper Winery, and the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Prouty has skills in Adobe Illustrator, German language, social media, and Microsoft Office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Event Management from Iowa State University.
Brooke D. Prouty has over 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination. She currently works as the Events & Office Coordinator/Programs Manager at the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce, where she facilitates business connections through events and innovatively increases non-dues revenue. Previously, she held event roles at Madhouse Brewery, Jasper Winery, and the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Prouty has skills in Adobe Illustrator, German language, social media, and Microsoft Office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Event Management from Iowa State University.
Des Moines, Iowa Events & Office Coordinator/Programs Manager September 2014 - Present Facilitate Business to Business connections through 75-100 events Strategize innovative programming, increasing non-dues revenue to more than twice industry standard through 4 new programs Plan and execute all chamber events, programs, and meetings Work closely with vendors, catering, venues, and entertainment Manage member needs through effective and personable communications Committee & volunteer taskforce management of over 85 volunteers Design promotional and marketing materials and signage Create sponsorship menu and maintained community relations Madhouse Brewery Des Moines, Iowa Events & Tasting Room Manager May 2014 April 2015 Coordinated all public and private events and tastings Built the customer experience and training programs Handled all transactions and till management with Change P.O.S. Food prep, craft beer education, and tours Managed phone and email inquiries for production, orders, sponsorship, events, scheduling, and general information Jasper Winery Des Moines, Iowa Event Intern/Tasting Room Associate April 2013 April 2015 Prepared and executed various on and off site events including expos, weddings, showers, reunions, fundraisers, and special events Conducted wine tastings, tours, pairings, wine selections, and transactions Ames Chamber of Commerce Ames, Iowa Design/Event Intern May 2013 December 2013 Coordinated and conducted concurrent luncheon Salute to Educator Events at separate locations Solicited information, price quotes, and donations from members Cyclone Family Weekend Ames, Iowa President of Events /Alumni Consultant January 2012 September 2014 Created a fundraising/sponsorship program Managed social media and promotional efforts Designed/coordinated new events and activities for Family Weekend Managed contracts and a committee of three students SKILLS/SOFTWARE Adobe Illustrator, German Language, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, TIPS Certification, Change Software, VolunteerSpot, Microsoft Suite, Social Media ACTIVITIES Young Professionals Connection, Impact Downtown Committee Young Nonprofit Professional Network Downtown Neighborhood Association IMEX America Future Leaders Forum 2013 EDUCATION Iowa State University Bachelor of Science in Event Management