Colleen Whalen
About Colleen Whalen
Colleen Whalen serves as the Director of Corporate Events Marketing at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in marketing and event management, she has previously worked in various roles including Director of Catering at Concord Hospitality Enterprises and Sales Manager at ARAMARK.
Current Role at Reynolds and Reynolds
Colleen Whalen serves as the Director of Corporate Events Marketing at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of corporate events, ensuring alignment with the company's marketing strategies. Her work contributes to enhancing the company's brand presence and engagement with clients.
Previous Experience at Concord Hospitality Enterprises
Before joining The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Colleen Whalen worked at Concord Hospitality Enterprises as the Director of Catering from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this role, she managed catering operations and developed event strategies to optimize guest experiences in the Dayton, Ohio area.
Career Background in Event Marketing
Colleen Whalen has extensive experience in event marketing. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Event Marketing Specialist at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she focused on promoting events and enhancing customer engagement through strategic marketing initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Colleen Whalen studied at Virginia Tech, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Marketing Management from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program in Paris in 2007, focusing on International Management. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in marketing principles and global business practices.
Early Career and Professional Development
Colleen Whalen began her career in the communications field as a Communications Lab Client Manager and Coach at Virginia Tech from 2007 to 2008. She then transitioned to various roles in sales and marketing, including positions at ARAMARK and ACOG, where she gained valuable experience in sales management and marketing strategies.