Experience

Montperi Catering & Events

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

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  www.montpericatering.com • Grew personal chef business into a full catering & event production company, with annual revenue of $700k+ • Built event production side of business as lead producer • Secured exclusive brick and mortar venue to accommodate intimate event experiences for clients, converting venue cost into company profits • Developed network of vendor partners to offer full event services within our business • Negotiated long-term contracts to ensure greatest margins and cost savings • Created marketing plan including live events, social media, online marketing, print marketing, and community outreach to build brand awareness, increase sales, and develop repeat client following • Built, trained, and retained full time staff of 20+ employees, and managed recruiting and staffing for seasonal and event staffing • Responsible for all back-office management of the business including full P&L SERVICES: private catering, libations & bar service, weddings corporate events, personal chef experience, cooking lessons event planning, rentals & decor, meal prep, weekly lunch service staffing, photography, wine pairing dinners wine country weekends, team building, consulting, and more... !



DPEM

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Producer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Works on a contracted basis to lead largest contract events • Worked directly with client on concept, theme, and logistics • Managed full event production including budgets ($300K-$3M), vendor and staff contracting and implementation, production and event schedule, install, event flow, and strike • Executed post-event production: finalized budget, client reviews, and recap • Works well under pressure, and excels in crisis management when needed, in one of the most stressful and dynamic industries. • Event portfolio clients include Amazon, Google. NetSuite, Benefit Cosmetics, UCSF Medical, Notion, Eat Drink SF, 181 Fremont Tower (SF), and more



Gather Weddings + Events

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  Montperi Catering & Events invested, founded, opened and managed Gather - a high end boutique event space in downtown Walnut Creek. Our space is perfect for weddings, social events, celebrations, corporate, and virtual events. We have curated the perfect list of partner vendors to offer you an easy packaged experience. Gather has a team to ensure you get high quality space, product and service for any type of event. Montperi Catering & Events invested, founded, opened and managed Gather - a high end boutique event space in downtown Walnut Creek. Our space is perfect for weddings, social events, celebrations, corporate, and virtual events. We have curated the perfect list of partner vendors to offer you an easy packaged experience. Gather has a team to ensure you get high quality space, product and service for any type of event.



Ozumo Concepts International, LLC

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales and Marketing - Event Planning

  • Nov 2008 - Oct 2016

  www.ozumo.com • Facilitated all banquets, catering, private events, and community fundraisers • Represented flagship restaurant in Oakland as anchor tenant in neighborhood revitalization • Created and executed all outreach marketing for brand recognition to drive traffic and sales • Established and managed all community service partnerships, donations, and fundraising efforts, including offsite catering • Develop annual marketing plan and budget, acting as primary contact for all marketing contracts, development, and execution • Restaurant total revenue of $3.5 Million; met yearly banquet goals of $350k+