Experience

Best Events Los Angeles

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Lead, design and produce private events, from initial creative meetings through day-of executionCoordinate major elements and provide on site support of large scale events throughout the country, including Neon Carnival, awards show parties, and Los Angeles restaurant openingsBuild and execute timelines, budgets, schedules, and staffing plansAct as point of contact for high profile clientele, vendors, and support staff throughout the lifespan of an event

• Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Manage scheduling, travel, and day-to-day office operations for an executive with an event production company and 10 hospitality brands in Los Angeles and OCCoordinate property management of over $10 million in real estate Process invoices, track expenses and manage bank accounts for all personal and business matters



Yumi

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant To CEO and CMO

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  - Provide executive and administrative support to YUMI executives - Coordinate all scheduling, calls, emails, and travel logistics - Maintain communication with the Board of Directors and investors - providing updates, preparing documents, and drafting correspondence - Provide administrative support to legal, finance, marketing, and HR departments - Assist in coordinating company-wide events, such as retreats and product launches - Provide executive and administrative support to YUMI executives - Coordinate all scheduling, calls, emails, and travel logistics - Maintain communication with the Board of Directors and investors - providing updates, preparing documents, and drafting correspondence - Provide administrative support to legal, finance, marketing, and HR departments - Assist in coordinating company-wide events, such as retreats and product launches



New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes

• Scheduling and Operations Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Nov 2021

  - Coordinate day-to-day operations of four offices and the scheduling & advance process for the Senator and support staff- Compile the Senator’s daily briefing: structuring, editing, maintaining staff deadlines for briefings and memos, assisting as needed to ensure Senator Gounardes is prepared for the following day’s events- Build and manage all office systems: scheduling and filing, budget expenditures, and travel bookings- Liaise with city agencies, elected officials, and vendors, for constituent services and community events- Onboard and train new staff members in event and office operations Show less

• Scheduler / Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  -Manage the scheduling operation for a New York State Senator and support staff in both Brooklyn and Albany offices-Coordinate the Senator's availability for meetings, events, and public appearances. Often staffs the Senator at these events as well - arriving early to touch base with points of contact and adhering to the set schedule-Manage the Senator's Daily Briefing - compile staff briefings (talking points, bill analyses, attendee bios, etc) for every meeting and event on the Senator's schedule and deliver a full briefing packet for the following day's events at the end of each day.-Coordinate daily office operations, such as the cleaning services and organization of office filing systems-Assist with social media/communications as needed Show less



Andrew Gounardes for State Senate

• Field Director

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

  - Developed a winning campaign field program that knocked 166,281 doors in 6 months and delivered 13,694 positive voter IDs, unseating a 16-year, 8-term GOP incumbent- Planned large-scale campaign events that brought together volunteers, community leaders, and elected officials for fundraisers, rallies, and speeches- Recruited, trained, and oversaw a team of 5 field organizers and 1000+ volunteers to effectively represent the campaign while communicating with the public- Managed payroll and budgeting for field staff and program operations- Wrote weekly email blasts to volunteer base with updates on events, news, and volunteer opportunities Show less

• Field Organizer

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

  - Assist in formulation of campaign field strategy- Implement campaign field program, including writing and distributing scripts, training volunteers, and inputting and analyzing data from voter outreach- Recruit and train campaign staff and volunteers in candidate messaging for door knocking and phone banking- Plan and manage campaign events, including rallies, days of action, speeches, and debates - Hire, train and manage a team of 15 paid canvassers- Promoted to Field Director for the general election Show less



Sheen Center for Thought and Culture

• Box Office Associate

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

  -Sell tickets to patrons of the Sheen Center in person and over the phone-Answer questions about performances and handle any issues that arise-Provide customer service to patrons of the Sheen Center

• House Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

  -Oversee all Front of House activities during events and shows, including the box office, ushering, and concession sales.-Manage all audience relations and provide excellent customer service to guests of the Sheen Center.



Theatre Industry

• Theatre Technician

  • May 2012 - Jul 2018

  Freelance theatre technician in New York City.Areas of experience include: carpentry, electrics, props, and costumingHave worked at: The Public Theatre, Rosebrand Inc, Martha Graham Dance Company, Children's Acting Academy, Brooklyn Children's Theatre

• Stage Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2018

  - Managed live musicals, plays, dance performances, and immersive experiences - Coordinated every aspect of the production from auditions through performances, including scheduling rehearsals, chairing production meetings, delivering technical notes to performers, and calling live light and sound cues during shows- Liaised between the director, actors, and production staff to keep open and clear communication between departments- Worked with the Actors’ Equity Association union and enforced union compliance in rehearsal and performances to ensure proper working conditions for actors and stage management Show less



Signature Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• House Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  - Oversaw all Front of House departments during events and shows, including the box office, ushering, and public relations - Planned and managed high-profile film and theatre premieres and worked with media outlets fielding press inquiries as needed - As the face of the theatre company, received all audience feedback and used said feedback to adjust and improve the company’s communication strategy - Worked with stage management, production staff, and renters to ensure the event ran smoothly and on schedule Show less



Shakespearience Productions

• Waterbury, CT

• Teaching Artist

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  -Taught theatre, art, and music classes to children aged 6-9 in summer school programs for students at risk of repeating a grade -Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities -Tracked student achievement and provided individualized care based on each student’s needs -Taught theatre, art, and music classes to children aged 6-9 in summer school programs for students at risk of repeating a grade -Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities -Tracked student achievement and provided individualized care based on each student’s needs



Brooklyn Children's Theater

• Brooklyn, NY

• Assistant Program Manager

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  -Communicated with Brooklyn homeless shelters regarding children who may benefit from participation in BCT -Acted as liaison between BCT and the homeless shelters to ensure an effective flow of information -Worked with parents and BCT instructors and advocated for the children’s needs to ensure their well-being -Prepared the students for small-scale press events (i.e. local news coverage, B-roll filming of classes, etc.) -Communicated with Brooklyn homeless shelters regarding children who may benefit from participation in BCT -Acted as liaison between BCT and the homeless shelters to ensure an effective flow of information -Worked with parents and BCT instructors and advocated for the children’s needs to ensure their well-being -Prepared the students for small-scale press events (i.e. local news coverage, B-roll filming of classes, etc.)



Queen of the Night

• Manhattan, New York

• Box Office Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  -Sell tickets to patrons of Queen of the Night in person, over the phone, and online -Answer audience questions about the show and venue: contents of the show, price of tickets, length of performance, etc. -Check-in audience members on performance nights -Maintain Queen of the Night’s excellent relationship with its guests -Sell tickets to patrons of Queen of the Night in person, over the phone, and online -Answer audience questions about the show and venue: contents of the show, price of tickets, length of performance, etc. -Check-in audience members on performance nights -Maintain Queen of the Night’s excellent relationship with its guests



Curry College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Manager/Speech Associate

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  - Ran the center’s communications strategy and public relations efforts - Oversaw the student Speech Associates and the everyday operations of the center -- tutoring graduate and undergraduate students in all areas of public speaking - Pitched, developed, and instituted a new program at the center: a series of public speaking workshops to be taught to groups of students and faculty to supplement existing coursework and enrich the students’ experiential learning during class time. - Ran the center’s communications strategy and public relations efforts - Oversaw the student Speech Associates and the everyday operations of the center -- tutoring graduate and undergraduate students in all areas of public speaking - Pitched, developed, and instituted a new program at the center: a series of public speaking workshops to be taught to groups of students and faculty to supplement existing coursework and enrich the students’ experiential learning during class time.



New Repertory Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  -Assist the Production Manager and Technical Director in all areas of production: lighting, sound, carpentry, painting, etc. -Assist in administrative work related to Production Management -Assist the Production Manager and Technical Director in all areas of production: lighting, sound, carpentry, painting, etc. -Assist in administrative work related to Production Management



Curry Theatre

• Milton, MA

• General Manager

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  -Ran the Curry Theatre Supervisory Board. Curry Theatre is largely student-run and the Board is comprised of students, each of whom heads up a department (such as Lighting, Sound, Costumes, Production, Publicity, Social Media, Box Office, etc.). The General Manager oversees every department and runs the weekly meetings -Liaised between the Supervisory Board, the theatre faculty, and outside designers -Maintained Curry Theatre's relationships with the college and the outside community Show less



TriArts Sharon Playhouse

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scenic Carpentry Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Lived and worked at TriArts Playhouse for their 2012 summerstock season. Worked on "Divas Do the Decades," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Altar Boyz," and "The Sound of Music." -Worked as a scenic carpenter and built sets for four musicals -Worked as backstage run crew during most performances -Operated followspots during some performances. Lived and worked at TriArts Playhouse for their 2012 summerstock season. Worked on "Divas Do the Decades," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Altar Boyz," and "The Sound of Music." -Worked as a scenic carpenter and built sets for four musicals -Worked as backstage run crew during most performances -Operated followspots during some performances.