She was named one of the Top 50 Leaders of South Carolina by Women We Admire in 2023 and 2024 and received the Passionate Fearless Collaborative Award and the Rising Star Award from GPJ.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC, January 09, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Denise I. Croden has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Croden, a distinguished professional in the field of integrated production in experiential marketing, has served as the vice president at George P Johnson (GPJ) Experience Marketing since 2021. She has held various roles since she joined the company in 2004, including executive director of integrated event production from 2019, senior director of event production from 2018 to 2019, senior event project manager from 2012 to 2017 and account executive from 2011 to 2012. Her earlier career highlights include positions such as international marketing manager at Edible Arrangements and a four-year tenure as a pharmaceutical territory manager for Upjohn Canada.
Ms. Croden's expertise in coaching, developing staff, and creating a team environment has been instrumental in her success. In her role at GPJ, she oversees a team of over 60 people who focus on producing all types of experiential events for GPJ's global clients across North America. Her dedication to cultivating a positive workplace culture is evident in her pride in developing a strong, capable team, some of whom have remained with the company for over a decade.
In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Croden is actively involved in civic organizations. She serves as the board chair for the non-profit Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation, a role she took on after initially contributing as a board member and the vice president. Her involvement is deeply personal due to her nephew's diagnosis of the syndrome.
Before venturing onto her vocational path, Ms. Croden earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from McMaster University in 1992 and a marketing certificate from Ryerson University in 1997. She also holds certifications in digital experience from GPJ and as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Her commitment to continuous learning is further demonstrated by certifications obtained through LinkedIn, including advanced persuasive selling and building resilience.
Ms. Croden has been recognized with multiple accolades that underscore her accomplishments and impact within the industry. She was named one of the Top 50 Leaders of South Carolina by Women We Admire in 2023 and 2024 and received the Passionate Fearless Collaborative Award and the Rising Star Award from GPJ. She attributes her success to the inspiration, values, and work ethic of her parents, and she is immensely grateful to them for instilling in her the importance of kindness and compassion and believing anything is possible, if you work hard. Denise is also grateful for the leadership at GPJ; President Fiona Bruder, Executive Vice President Brian Neville, her manager of eight years, both of whom have been invaluable mentors.
In her spare time, Ms. Croden enjoys ice hockey and golf, is an avid dog lover and appreciates reading and live music. Looking to the future, she remains committed to contributing to George P. Johnson's growth by empowering her teams and encouraging employee development, believing this cooperative approach is essential for long-term success.
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