Sherri Szep-Mignot has over 16 years of experience planning, managing, and implementing corporate and charitable events. She has experience developing event themes and budgets, selecting venues, negotiating contracts with speakers and caterers, and overseeing events with attendance up to 2,500 people. Most recently, she worked at Wright & Filippis as their Event and Community Relations Coordinator where she planned educational conferences, corporate retreats, and charity fundraisers and golf tournaments raising $80,000-$100,000 annually.

1. Sherri Szep-Mignot
52319 Walnut Drive, Chesterfield, MI 48047
248-789-0683 • sherrilynnmig@gmail.com
Meeting and Event Manager
Executive Meetings, Corporate Retreats, Training Programs, Charitable and Fundraiser Events
Over 16 years of experience designing, planning, managing and implementing corporate and charitable
fundraising events.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Client Relations Event Theme Development Budget Development/Control
Scheduling and Planning Menu Selection, Catering Travel/Lodging Coordination
Staff Management Key Speakers/Talent Negotiation On-site Event Management
Public Speaking Training, Motivational, Fundraisers MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Employment
WRIGHT & FILIPPIS, Rochester, Hills, MI 6/96 – 12/15
Events and Community Relations Coordinator 1/99 – 12/15
Managed corporate and charitable/fundraiser events with attendance of up to 2,500. Oversaw committee teams of
eight to ten. Developed event theme and budget. Evaluated and selected venues. Selected guest speakers and/or
entertainment. Negotiated and authorized contracts. Developed menus and oversaw catering staff. Arranged travel,
lodging and special needs during event, such as childcare. Managed budgets, schedules and timely rollout.
• Headed up planning and implementation of a major educational conference (Michigan Health and Rehab
Conference) with over 300 attendees and 50 exhibitors. Led an eight-person event team. Administered
budget. Organized and contracted with up to 11 speakers/presenters. Selected event site and oversaw room
and exhibit setups. Arranged travel and lodging for committee team members and speakers. Developed
marketing material to promote the event.
• Planned, promoted and managed annual corporate weekend retreats. Selected event location. Organized
presentations, training sessions, and other special outings. Negotiated lodging, keynote speakers and/or
entertainment contracts. Selected menus and oversaw catering staff. Arranged hotel and airfare. Accepted
and processed guest reservations.
• Planned, promoted and managed annual event for upwards of 2,500 disabled children and family members.
Administered budget. Oversaw 200 volunteers. Developed marketing material to promote the event.
• Organized annual charity golf outing that annually raised approximately $80,000 to $100,000 for The
Filippis Foundation, the Athletes with Disabilities Network and dozens of local charities. Administered
budget. Oversaw solicitation and acquisition of sponsorships and attendees. Developed marketing material
to promote the event.
Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President 6/96 – 1/99
Managed executive appointment and meeting schedules. Setup and coordinated travels and lodging arrangements.
Prepare letter and reports. Assisted the event manager with program rollout.
Education
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Clinton Township, MI: General studies and business coursework
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI: General Studies
L’ANSE CRUSE HIGH SCHOOL, Harrison Township, MI: Graduate