Jamie Byrnes
About Jamie Byrnes
Jamie Byrnes is a Senior Corporate Meeting & Events Planner at Highmark Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from The Pennsylvania State University and has previous experience in conference services and physician relations.
Work at Highmark
Jamie Byrnes has been employed at Highmark Inc. since 2015, serving as a Senior Corporate Meeting & Events Planner. In this role, Byrnes is responsible for planning and executing corporate meetings and events, ensuring that all logistical aspects are managed effectively. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders to deliver successful events. Byrnes has accumulated over nine years of experience in this role, contributing to the company's event planning strategies.
Previous Experience at The Ritz-Carlton
Prior to joining Highmark, Jamie Byrnes worked at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. from 1997 to 2002 as a Conference Services Manager. In this capacity, Byrnes managed conference services, focusing on client relations and event execution. This role involved working closely with clients to understand their needs and ensure that events were delivered to their specifications. The experience gained during these five years provided Byrnes with a solid foundation in the hospitality and event planning industry.
Experience at Victory Healthcare
Jamie Byrnes served as the Director of Physician Relations at Victory Healthcare from 2013 to 2015. In this role, Byrnes was responsible for fostering relationships with physicians and managing communications between the healthcare provider and medical professionals. This position required strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the healthcare industry, contributing to Byrnes' diverse professional background.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Byrnes earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from The Pennsylvania State University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. This educational background provided Byrnes with essential knowledge and skills in hospitality management, event planning, and customer service, which have been instrumental in her career in corporate meeting and event planning.