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Tanya Mishigian

Vice President, Sales,
Bright Light Events & Entertainment

Bio

Award-winning business development director with 15+ years experience of proven leadership, organizational, and project management skills. Successful at all aspects of sales cycle, efficiency in operations, and growing talent. Ambitious and driven in attaining revenue goals while building long-standing relationships and creating an unforgettable customer experience.

Dedicated & award-winning Board Member of Meeting Professionals International-Chicago Area Chapter.

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
M.Ed., 2005

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois, United States
B.A., 2002

Professional Associations

LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois
2023 - Present

National Association of Casino Party Operators
2022 - Present

Meeting Professionals International-Chicago Area Chapter
2016 - Present

Job History

Bright Light Events & Entertainment
Head of Sales
Chicago, IL, United States
March 2025 - present

U.S. Poker & Casino Parties
Head of Sales
Chicago, IL, United States
October 2020 - present

Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Director of Business Development
Lake Geneva, WI, United States
February 2021 - September 2021

Entertainment Cruises Inc.
Corporate Events Account Manager
October 2011 - September 2020

Honors and Awards

2018-2019 MPI-CAC Committee of the Year Award Winner
Meeting Professionals International-Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC)
2019

2020-2021 MPI-CAC Chapter Leader of the Year Award-Winner
Meeting Professionals International-Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC)
2021

2021-2022 MPI-CAC Committee of the Year Award-Winner
Meeting Professionals International-Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC)
2022

2022 ILEA Event Volunteer Collaboration Esprit Award
International Live Events Association (ILEA)
2022

2022 NACPO Bernie Stevens Collaboration Award
National Association of Casino Party Operators (NACPO)
2022

2022 NACPO Innovation Award
National Association of Casino Party Operators (NACPO)
2022

2022-2023 Committee of the Year Award
Meeting Professionals International - Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC)
2023

2022-2023 President’s Award
Meeting Professionals International - Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC)
2023

2023 MPI Meeting Industry Leadership RISE Award-Nominee
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
2023