Experience

Great Performances

• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Event Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  - Manage operations, logistics and on-site execution for events from intimate dinners to 2000+ guests, including, but not limited to, investor conferences, non-profit events, product launches, corporate events, fundraisers, galas, social events and weddings- Proven track record of exceeding yearly sales goals- Exceed clients’ expectations through budget and time management, clear and detailed communication as well as impeccably organized events- Build and sustain lasting relationships with clients, venue partners and external vendors which result in revenue-generating repeat business- Collaborate with various internal departments and external partners to oversee all aspects of event production including managing government agency permitting Show less

• Event Director

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

• Catering Sales Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

• Catering Operations Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

• Assistant Event Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2017



cookNscribble

• Rensselaerville, NY

• Communications and Events Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  • In three months, successfully created & executed a marketplace “Food Flea” event that included over 30 culinary related vendors that I reached out to directly and secured their attendance • Produced company's seminal culinary 3-day event with a team. The event included multiple presentations in different locations and four meals each prepared by a different chef • Oversaw event staff • Secured key sponsorships at crucial time that ensured successful event • Developed excellent working relationships with sponsors, presenters, chefs and vendors to ensure satisfaction & increase the profile of the various events • Created & executed working agreements with vendors and suppliers • Developed brand strategy & implemented communications campaign over variety of social media platforms, increasing company’s social media presence Show less



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand Communications Coordinator for Nestlé Dreyer's Ice Cream

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2014

  • Developed, coordinated and implemented creative employee events for Nestlé Dreyer’s ice cream brands including Dreyer’s/Edy’s, Häagen-Dazs, Skinny Cow, Outshine Fruit Bars, Drumstick and Frosty Paws at Nestlé campuses across the United States as well as the for the company’s non-profit foundation • Forecasted, tracked, maintained and reconciled department’s budget; managed POs and payment schedule for each vendor through SAP • Managed vendor relationships for the department, including the selection and negotiation of services and prices • Worked closely with promotion vendors to create impactful and imaginative materials for internal and external events • Composed and edited company-wide communications as well as pitches and press releases • Maintained, updated and created content for brand and company intranet site • Created and maintained relationships with journalists and bloggers to secure placements in top-tier print publications, broadcast television and online publications Show less



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student/ Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

  -Devised lesson plans and developed PowerPoints for students to learn course material -Led discussion sections for students -Graded exams, papers and quizzes -Devised lesson plans and developed PowerPoints for students to learn course material -Led discussion sections for students -Graded exams, papers and quizzes



Powell Communications

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager and Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Worked closely with agency founder by assisting in day-to-day operations • Managed company interns; oversaw their daily projects which included compiling press clips, media lists and press kits • Tracked company expenses, worked closely with office accountant to manage company budget • Wrote press releases for clients and pitched stories to multiple print publications • Worked closely with agency founder by assisting in day-to-day operations • Managed company interns; oversaw their daily projects which included compiling press clips, media lists and press kits • Tracked company expenses, worked closely with office accountant to manage company budget • Wrote press releases for clients and pitched stories to multiple print publications



Bullfrog + Baum

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2002 - Dec 2006

  o Compiled press clips using Photoshop o Oversaw the updating of client databases o Organized all administrative responsibilities associated with office relocation o Assisted several account teams with compiling client information o Led a team of individuals in the organization of press materials for several clients o Independently conducted follow up calls with a variety of important media o Compiled press clips using Photoshop o Oversaw the updating of client databases o Organized all administrative responsibilities associated with office relocation o Assisted several account teams with compiling client information o Led a team of individuals in the organization of press materials for several clients o Independently conducted follow up calls with a variety of important media