Clarissa Cherry, Cmp, Des
About Clarissa Cherry, Cmp, Des
Clarissa Cherry is a Senior Events Manager at Fannie Mae with over 15 years of experience in conference program management, marketing, and writing.
Title: Senior Events Manager at Fannie Mae
Clarissa Cherry currently holds the position of Senior Events Manager at Fannie Mae. She operates from Washington, District of Columbia, United States, in a hybrid work setting. Her role involves supervising event portfolios for up to 7,000 attendees, including in-person, hybrid, and virtual branded experiences.
Professional Experience in Event Management
Clarissa Cherry has more than 15 years of experience in domestic and international conference program management. She has held various positions in the industry, including Senior Meeting Planner roles at DB Consulting Group (2004-2009) and EDJ Associates, Inc. (2010-2011). She also worked as a Project Specialist at F2 Solutions (2014-2017). At Halfaker and Associates, LLC, she managed conferences and outreach programs in multiple capacities from 2012 to 2013.
Education: Howard University
Clarissa Cherry attended Howard University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Her academic foundation in communications has supported her extensive career in event management and conference program planning.
Expertise in Event Technology and Marketing
Clarissa Cherry incorporates green technology into timelines and marketing strategies for events. She is proficient in using Cvent software to design registration websites and event apps and to manage attendee onsite check-in processes. Clarissa drives marketing and social media strategies and recommends cost-effective assets and software platforms based on client goals.
Skills in Reporting and Budget Management
Clarissa Cherry provides detailed event reporting data and metrics using Excel and other software tools. She produces registration and attendee reports, event survey metrics, and live polling data. Additionally, she has extensive experience in budget development and staff supervision, crucial for managing large-scale events efficiently.