Professional Bio
Kim has been actively planning events since 1983 when she planned her first wedding…her own. She has held a variety jobs all in the meeting and event field. In 2012 she moved her business from a part-time gig to a full-time business and has had a variety of clients. She feels great pride when she knows that the one thing that was important for the event comes off without a hitch. Understanding and knowing the meeting management business is critical. Kim has received extensive industry knowledge and training. She is both a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) as well as a Certified Government Meeting Specialist (GMS). Kim also believes in knowing the community she lives and works. As a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) for the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, this gives her even more knowledge to help with her client’s events. She developed her event planning skills with many non-profit organizations. Her expertise is with both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations (both professional and trade associations) in a variety of industries. Planning her older daughter’s wedding made her realize that wedding/event planning was the next focus for her career.
In addition to running her business, she is active with her church and a variety of volunteer activities. Being creative has always been a great way to unwind. Her most recent endeavor is making sun catchers and wind chimes with glass beads. “I find that I love the challenge of taking a Pinterest project and making it with my own twist.”
In addition to running her business, she is active with her church and a variety of volunteer activities. Being creative has always been a great way to unwind. Her most recent endeavor is making sun catchers and wind chimes with glass beads. “I find that I love the challenge of taking a Pinterest project and making it with my own twist.”
Organization
Events & Moore
Association Professional
Education:
Michigan State University 1983
BA
Central Michigan University 2023
MA
Volunteer Work:
Elder - First Presbyterian Church
Board Member - Mary Poppins Nursery School
Board Member - Global Institue of Lansing
Team Leader - American Cancer Society (Relay for Life)
Board Member/Event Director - HELO club
Personal Credentials
CMP, CTA, GMS
Areas of Interest
Career Advancement/Leadership, Education Design, Marketing, Meeting Planning, Sales, Technology
Functional Title
Meetings, Meetings Education