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Melissa Jakes

Chief Executive Officer • RESCUE Event Planning, LLC

United States •

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About

Melissa A. Jakes is a Washington, D.C. based event planner for entrepreneurs, influencers, and a speaker that has spoken at several college/university and nonprofits organizations. Best known for being the “Olivia Pope of Live Events," her book, MAKE MONEY THROUGH LIVE EVENTS: A Live Event Planning …

Speaking Topics

Business

Leadership

PR & Communications

Signature Programs (2)

7 Step Blueprint to an Epic Event

Planning a event is more than requisitioning rooms, setting up table, and figuring out what type of food you will offer …

KEYS: Keep Elevating Your Standards” Event Planning 101

This workshop will help to advance the students at Thee Morgan State University by providing them with the tools necessa…

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Conference (Full-day Event)

Workshop (3+ hour event)

Moderator

Webinar (Virtual event)

School (incl. charity)

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Global

Languages

English