JENNA MESIC
Director of Experiences and Brand Partnership
WELCOME TO MY NEWEST VENTURE
I am excited to share with you my latest business venture, Ridgeline Experiences. This is a solo project that affords me the freedom to explore and select projects that align with my mission to design and deliver world class experiences. As I begin this new journey, I am looking to partner with people who I feel hold themselves to the same level of expectations. In every interaction we had back in The Ritz-Carlton days, you always stood out as someone who embodies these ideals and I would love to explore any opportunity to work together again. To give you a better sense of what I’m offering, I’ve put together a short film for you.
Enjoy.
My passion for event design burns brightest when I am afforded the opportunity to design a custom team building experience and I thrive at finding ways to infuse a give back component into everything I create. The following are a few examples of some of my most popular signature experiences.
SONG BATTLE: Music is the universal language and it is a medium I build a lot of my experiences around. This event is one of my favorites because it provides teams with an opportunity to partner with professional singer songwriters to help them write and perform their own jingle.
JAM SESSION: This is the most impactful event I have ever designed and it is without a doubt my favorite event to produce in my repertoire. All I can say is, if you have a client looking for a life changing experience, this is a guaranteed home run.
MOVIE TRAILER: In 90-minutes teams will have written, directed and acted in their own film, captured by a professional cinematographer. Within 24-hours, they will gather for a private film festival, screening their movies and sitting in amazement at the creativity of their peers.
SCAVENGER HUNTS: I have had a love affair with designing scavenger hunts that dates back to 2004. Since then, I have produced over 500 hunts in 40 US cities and in 3 different countries.
LIP SYNC BATTLE: Thanks to LL Cool J’s popular TV show, Lip Sync Battle have quickly become a common request and something I always love producing!
SAW IT ON TV: I set out to design the ideal activity for a sales & marketing team and came away with what some people have called “the perfect event”. I don’t know if it’s perfect, but it sure is a lot of fun to be a part of!
I have always been drawn to the art of filmmaking and its ability to give life to an experience long after the moment ends. Over the last two decades, I have pushed myself to explore my abilities as a filmmaker and I continually seek out projects that push me outside of my comfort zone. The result is an eclectic portfolio of unique films, all infused with my passion for creatively telling a great story.
LATEST FILM: This is one of my most recent films. Its part of a larger project that has me traveling across the US, capturing footage of remarkable speakers inside amazing theaters.
A THEME AND A SCRIPT: I love creative freedom and for this project, the client simply handed me a script and said “it has to be space themed”. No problem.
FAVORITE PROJECT: One of my all-time favorite film making projects! I had full creative freedom to bring my clients concept to life, but only 5-days to pull it off.
WATER POLO: My two oldest sons were starting in the Oregon State Championship game and the coach granted me full access to document the moment.
15-MIN OF FAME: Years ago I met a guy at IMEX who told me a story about how he became an overnight star on YouTube. I tracked him down years later so that I could bring his story to life.
PEAK CREATIVITY: Client sent me 125 photos and said, “Can you turn these into a slideshow?” When I sent this film back she said “This is the most creative and amazing film I have ever seen!”
MEETING NIRVANA: My buddy Mark once told me a story about meeting Kurt Cobain back before Nirvana hit it big. I loved it so much that I turned it into an animated short.
WELCOME MESSAGE: In 2024, the company I was working for was purchased by a large corporation with 4,000 employees. To help ease the transition and introduce us to the new team, I put this film together.
FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT: I love making films about adventures and I almost documented my demise when a midnight lightning storm nearly punched my ticket.
Over the years, my creative pursuits have spilled over into other aspects of my life, allowing me to express my talents in new and unexpected ways. One area I tap into the most is graphic design — I love designing custom PowerPoint presentations and unique documents that grab the viewer’s attention and leave a lasting impression. Below are a few links to some of my most popular design portfolios.
POWERPOINT WIZARD: At my previous job, I was often recruited by members of the C-Suite to help enhance their presentations. They even referred to me as the “PowerPoint Wizard”.
CREATIVE DOCUMENTS: From handouts to registration packets, I have mastered the art of creating functional documents that are also interesting to look at.
EVENT SIGNAGE: It doesn’t matter if its promotional signage or running race mile markers, I always try and infuse my creative touch into everything I design.
Take a behind the scenes look at my life away from Ridgeline Experiences. My daily life is filled with raising three boys with my amazing wife and exploring the endless adventures available to us in Bend, OR.
RHODES BOYS: Watching these three boys grow-up has been absolutely amazing and this video captures the true essence of what it’s like in the Rhodes house on a daily basis.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: For my son’s senior year, I interviewed members of his water polo team and put together a little recap video for each player. This was my sons video.
50 YEARS: Back in 2023, my parents celebrated 50-years of marriage. To commemorate the moment, I made a documentary about their lives and screened it during our family reunion.
ADVENTURE: I feel most at home when I am completely immersed in an adventure and this collection features some of my favorite memories.
FULL BIO: If you really want to do a deep dive on me, you can check out my full bio. It’s filled with insights into my career as a Director of Fun.
Thank You for taking the time to learn about my newest venture and I am hopeful that we can work together on an upcoming project. I look forward to connecting with you soon and hearing all about your journey these past few years!
Geoff Rhodes | geoff@ridgelinexp.com | 702.595.7364