Our Administrative Team

A cumulative 20 years of professional experience in higher education, arts organizations and independent small businesses, focusing on facility operations, events planning and production.

kmgunnerson@neiu.edu

(773) 442-4634

Office Hours

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Charlene

Jefferson-Johnson

Manager of Special Events & Conferences

Student Union, Event and Conference Services

(773) 442-4633

c-jeffersonjohnson@neiu.edu

Expertise

Prior to coming to Northeastern Illinois Charlene was the Program Coordinator for the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering department at Northwestern University in Evanston IL for 6 years where she supported 29 professors. Prior to working for Northwestern Charlene worked as a Conference service Planner at Eaglewood Resort and Spa while also working for the National Black MBA Association as a contracted Events and Corporate partner liaison before joining the National Black MBA team permanently in 2010.

Charlene began her event planning career in 1996 where she was part of the Events logistic- Trade show design team for TY Inc.(The Beanie Baby company) located in Westmont Il.

Education

Charlene's education includes:

B.A. of Business Administration (Marketing) - Jackson State University
B.A. in Hospitality and Tourism Management(Special Events) - Roosevelt University
Certified Event and Conference Service Specialist - Roosevelt University
Certified Wedding and Special Events Specialist - Triton College

She is currently pursuing an M.B.A. in Event Management and Logistics at DeVry University.

Background

Charlene is the owner and lead designer for C2Detail Events and Concierge Services. She is a wife of 27 years to Willie Johnson, and mother to Shamaine, Darien, Devin and Caimaia.

c-jeffersonjohnson@neiu.edu

5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4633

Office Hours

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Chaelecia

Y

Cooper

Space Administrator II

Student Union, Event and Conference Services

(773) 442-4630

c-cooper@neiu.edu

Expertise

Event Planner/Scheduler with 15 years of experience

Education

B.A Board of Governors, double Minor in Sociology and Criminal Justice, NEIU '05

Background

Working on a Masters at NEIU in Inner City Studies

c-cooper@neiu.edu

Student Union, SU207
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4630

Office Hours

Contact the main office for details or if you need assistance

Davor

Palos

Events Coordinator

Student Union, Event and Conference Services

(773) 442-4613

d-palos@neiu.edu

Expertise

Produces quality event productions Arranges food and beverage, orders supplies and audiovisual equipment, and ensures appropriate décor for each event Designs some media publicity including posters, flyers, shirts, TV ads and banners. Creates some event videos.

Education

Northeastern University - Bachelors of Arts in Music (Vocal Performance and Guitar) Minor in Philosophy

Pursuing Master’s Degree in Communication, Media and Theatre

Background

Multi-lingual: fluent in Bosnian or Serbo-Croatian and English.

Skilled in Photoshop, Adobe Indesign and Premier Pro.

Additional Information

MUSIC SKILLS

Singing: Baritone. Chorus and solo singing

Instruments: Versatile guitarist, ukulele, bass and basic piano skills

d-palos@neiu.edu

SU 207
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States