Name: James Rose
Organization: University of Michigan
Summary: As a key facilitator at the University of Michigan, James has spearheaded the transition to Cvent as their primary Event Management Platform, leading to significant user engagement growth and platform adoption. Since implementation, the university user community has flourished, now featuring over 60 active user groups and 150 active accounts. In FY2023, they launched a total of 300 events, and for the first half of FY2024, they've already seen 347 events. James ensures user onboarding is effortless, providing extensive training sessions, additional meetings, quality and accessibility checks before their inaugural events. They have also collaborated with Cvent experts to develop a comprehensive accessibility training program. James is also active in the Community, encouraging users to harness the power of the Knowledge Base, Open Forum discussions, and direct support. This commitment to progress and support for event planners underscores James’ role as an avid proponent of Cvent. He is a Community MVP, Advisory Group member, Higher Education User Group member, and a User Group Leader. This endeavor has not only facilitated a seamless transition at the University of Michigan but has also promoted innovation and excellence in event management.