Sir Dion Magee, CHE, PMP, CMP, CMM, GRCP, GRCA, CSSBB, CRCMP, CGSP, CPA, CTD, HMCC, SMPP, CIS, CTA hailed as an artistic visionary whose combined skill, creative talent and outstanding ability have made him a pioneer in the corporate events, education, hospitality arena & global project management landscape.
Professor Magee, award-winning meeting, event and project management professional, is a leading corporate and social events/wedding industry expert & educator. In addition, He serves as a project management/business success advisor for other industry segments such as: entrepreneurship, banking, digital media, telecommunications, patient engagement advocacy and travel, clinical trial management, and hospitality services. Dion Magee, Owner of Magee Enterprises, LLC, offers a diverse group of consulting services, courses & well-executed initiatives.
In recognition of his contribution to project management, Magee was named, Project Management Institute New Jersey, “2020 Project Manager of the Year”. His contribution to Clincierge, serves an example that hard work, planning and persistence can improve the lives of people every-day. In 2018, Magee received the prestigious credential of Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), Certified Professional Project Manager (PMP) along with OCEG’s Governance, Risk, Compliance Professional (GRCP) and Governance, Risk, Compliance Auditor (GRCA).
In 2014, Magee expanded his expertise by providing clinical trial project management and patient logistics support and advocacy services to leading pharmaceuticals on behalf of Clincierge. Magee provides industry counsel for best in class approaches & patient advocacy projects.
Magee leads high-end/celebrity weddings while creating strategic programs, meetings, event/branding campaigns, consolidated meetings programs, conventions, and trade shows. He serves as a corporate event/travel director, administering PHAMRA compliance programs and maintaining quality industry event standards for all programs.
With the recent launch of EventiFocus, Event Project Management Framework, Magee has authored a collection of principles to provide guidance, governance and practices for implementing & planning events, meetings and special events. This new platform & global initiative combines industry resources with recognized project planning resources and techniques for successful meetings, events and business strategies. Through his love for projects, Magee opened M.E. BOLD Consulting, business success advisors, providing guidance for entrepreneurial start-up, branding, project management and strategy support.
Before transitioning to Magee Enterprises, LLC, Magee began his career as Senior Manager of Meetings & Events at Verizon Communications while transforming corporate events and conference programs (over 14 years) into breathtaking main attractions and successful promotions. He designed and implemented one of the country’s largest and award-winning recognition/incentive programs for the leading global, promotional telecommunications and electronic retail sales company worldwide.
Recently, presented with the prestigious international award, 2017 “Digital Magazine Award – Finalist” by Digital Media Awards in the UK and “Educator of the Year 2009 by Temple University,
Dion planned, executed and managed marketing, branding campaigns, strategic meetings, large-scale galas, international conferences, national events, trade shows and incentive programs, CEO and senior leadership, trustee’s board, its employees, lines of business and signature programs across the Verizon enterprise. In addition, Magee planned several special events such as citywide conventions, trade shows, sporting events, retreats, and nonprofit dinners/galas. He has worked with some of the country’s top designers, event partners, engineers and entertainers in the business while managing the entire creative process from conception through completion. His unique approach to “inspiring others with knowledge” makes him the “go to” for educational guidance, curriculum delivery including project management principles.
Magee was voted Corporate Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine and Young and Inspiring Event Professional in Industry, 2005 by Special Events Magazine. He’s a contributing writer for Events Solutions Magazine that reaches a readership of 27,600 and teaches at event industry conventions and to students at Temple University. 
Current Certifications are: 
  • Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
  • Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP)
  • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)
  • Certified GRC Professional (GRCP)
  • Certified Travel Director (CTD)
  • Certified GRC Auditor (GRCA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB)
  • Certified Risk & Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
  • Certificate of Meeting Management (CMM)
  • Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS)
  • Certified Travel Advisor (CTA)
  • Sustainable Meeting Planning Program (SMPP)
  • Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
  • Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  • Certificate in Professional Event Management
  • Sustainable Meeting Planning Certificate (SMPP)

Professional Experience

MAGEE ENTERPRISES, LLC
CEO 
PROJECT DIRECTOR – MEETINGS & STRATEGIC EVENT MANAGEMENT (SOURCING, CONSULTING, TECHNICAL WEB BUILDER) –  25 Years
  • Responsible for the full-service planning execution & enterprise-wide initiatives ranging from $5-200M portfolio.
 ADVANCED HEALTH MEDIA
Operations Manager
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the entire center to adhere to business practices, policies, and service level performance (200 associates).
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
Program Director, Corporate Meeting Management & Senior Manager of Corporate Programs & Media Communications
  • Responsible for management and execution of sales incentives, events/meetings, and recognition reward programs for the entire employee base.
Senior Administrator – Project Management of Curriculum Development / Assistant      Quality   Trainer    of    Business   Sales   Advisors / Supervisor   of   EmployeeDevelopmental   Programs/ Customer Contact Associate
  • Responsible for the coordination and management of events, project activities, and programs.

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) by American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute.
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNVERSITY
Instructor School of Business 

Responsible for creating class syllabus, and semester plans while instructing event management topics, courses, and curriculum.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Professor School of Hospitality, Tourism & Sports
  • Responsible for design and instruction of  “Science of Eventology” – event management certification program.
OMNIPEAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION INSTITUTE (OPEDI)
Lead Instructor & Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
  • Responsible for the overall education strategy including day-to-day operations for student engagement, enrollment, and learning.