![]() I honestly do not know anyone who is able to successfully balance as much as Jen.” amy jennings, executive director of the greater dm leadership institute “Beyond being a natural leader, Jen has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, can work independently or in a team environment and is able to effectively multi-task to ensure that all activities are completed in a timely manner. Jen understood the value of assembling a team of professionals that were focused on the same objectives.” Dan jansen, owner of molecule consulting Because of that understanding, Jen made sure those skills were put to work. My profession is commercial real estate brokerage, Jen was aware of my unique focus on the needs of tenants and buyers. “My first work with Jennifer Carruthers began nearly 3 years ago as she was working to develop and launch Dapper DSM. Whether you're new to the city or a longtime resident (like me - since 1980), you will benefit from her hospitality.” john garvey, broker & owner of proxymity llc “Jen Carruthers is a highly knowledgeable and outstanding ambassador for Des Moines. I would not be where I am without her help, 100% recommend.” BARBRA BOOSE, DES MOINES UNIVERSITY “Jen has the ability to take a large goal and break it down into manageable parts with showing how they fit into the larger view. ![]() If you or your company is interested in hosting a DSM tour, I recommend Jen!” Becky kessel, big belle’s production Additionally, she recognized that some of our reunion guests were a little older and were coming back for their 50 or 50+ reunion so she went the extra mile to secure us a very high-end, comfortable tour bus that made their experience even better. Not only was she knowledgeable about the city, she worked with us to learn about DMU's history so that she could incorporate our history into the tour. We are still receiving notes and compliments about Jen and their experience. Each and every person who went on the tour raved about how fun and informative it was. We had nearly 40+ alumni back and wanted to build in a City of Des Moines Tour so that they could see how much the city has changed since their time in Des Moines. “Recently my department hired Jen Carruthers with 11 Eleven Productions for our DMU Reunion. She is continually looking to connect people within her network so that as a whole we can continue to build a better community and Des Moines! She does all of this while having fun. Jen’s background is in Business Management with a focus in Urban Economic Development and her passion lies within the fabric of our community both on the for profit and non profit sectors. Her vision is to have a hand in making Des Moines a contender for one of the best cities in the MidWest and it starts with being an innovator for more unique businesses, events, and community endeavors. She wants to have more diverse offerings to attract and retain a thriving workforce to our community. Jen is a seasoned relationship-building expert and exceptional leader through various industries that just wants to continue to see the city she loves get even better. ![]() She is also a prior graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, CLP 2018. In March, Jen was recognized by the Des Moines Music Coalition at the 2019 Backstage Ball for the Amedeo Rossi Innovator of the Year Award. Jen was just named one of the 2019 Des Moines Business Records Forty Under 40, this is their 20th annual list and not only was she nominated but she was also featured on the cover. She has 17-years customer service, 12-years corporate America, 10-years in event production, 6-years of non-profit involvement, and 3-years small business consultant experience. ![]() Jen is Founder, Creator, Owner and Executive Producer of 11 Eleven Productions and she brings an extremely versatile professional background that makes her a triple threat for success. Jennifer Carruthers OWNER/Executive producer
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