Experience

Happily

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tech Director for Happily

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Happily is a nationwide event planning company specializing in virtual event production and onsite coordination, creating unique and elevated experiences. As Tech Director, I managed the technical requirements for digital events such as DoorDash's IPO launch virtual experience, which consisted of engaging 20 simultaneous virtual rooms with diverse activities, and LEAP's annual digital fundraiser, which raised over $300,000 through its live broadcast, interactive cooking classes, virtual tour, and panel discussions. Ensuring that all tech and digital events ran flawlessly, I've prepared details guides for our clients, talent and staff along with mentoring initiatives that even the most inexperienced users could navigate the virtual platforms. Show less



Community Bread

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Founder & Chief Operating Officer

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Community Bread is livestream & resources platform aimed at supporting & elevating marginalized artists that have been impacted by the global pandemic, which I launched with two partners in July 2020 to benefit our struggling creative community. Since the platform's launch, Community Bread has thrown 9 livestream fundraisers, brought over 25 International collectives on board, booked over 60 artists from around the world to play, compiled nearly 60 hrs of mind-melting livestream footage and raised over $25,000 for the artists and the charity orgs Trans Women of Color Collective, The Ali Forney Center, ORAM, G.L.I.T.S., & The Trevor Project. Show less



Self-employed

• New York, Los Angeles

• Executive Chief of Staff, VIP Client

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2019

  As Executive Chief of Staff for a VIP client family, I've managed all of the group's activity, which included building bi-coastal headquarters and teams, with +200 staff within divisions of security, medical, hospitality, transportation and services. Accommodating the client's demanding schedules and needs, I have been working with the family for over 6 years, being their point of contact for all of their domestic and international plans. As Executive Chief of Staff for a VIP client family, I've managed all of the group's activity, which included building bi-coastal headquarters and teams, with +200 staff within divisions of security, medical, hospitality, transportation and services. Accommodating the client's demanding schedules and needs, I have been working with the family for over 6 years, being their point of contact for all of their domestic and international plans.



ZODIACK

• New York

• Co-founder & Project Manager

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  ZODIACK was an immersive experience held monthly over the course of year, involving multifaceted events through collaborations with artists and technology within arts and music. Each thematic event was different than the last, embracing the roots of astrology as we manifested engaging, alternate realities for the night / day. ZODIACK was an immersive experience held monthly over the course of year, involving multifaceted events through collaborations with artists and technology within arts and music. Each thematic event was different than the last, embracing the roots of astrology as we manifested engaging, alternate realities for the night / day.



The Armory Show

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publications Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Leading as the Publications Manager for The Armory Show, one of the most prominent art fairs in the U.S., I've handled all critical collateral distributed by the show and its partners. Coordinating teams to focus on attendees, publication visibility, and traction was key to ensuring that all clients were satisfied during the busiest art show in the United States. Leading as the Publications Manager for The Armory Show, one of the most prominent art fairs in the U.S., I've handled all critical collateral distributed by the show and its partners. Coordinating teams to focus on attendees, publication visibility, and traction was key to ensuring that all clients were satisfied during the busiest art show in the United States.



NY ARTS

• South Africa

• Writer

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  A major NYC-based art publication whose focus extends to the world-wide art community, analyzing the depth of the highly evolving contemporary realm. I have contributed photo montages, reviews, and interviews for events like Miami Art Basel and NYC's Armory Show. A major NYC-based art publication whose focus extends to the world-wide art community, analyzing the depth of the highly evolving contemporary realm. I have contributed photo montages, reviews, and interviews for events like Miami Art Basel and NYC's Armory Show.



DJZ

• Contributor

  • Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  A music publication centered around current electronic music. Contributions included lengthy profiles on up-and-coming & renowned artists, and analyzing the state of the music industry. A music publication centered around current electronic music. Contributions included lengthy profiles on up-and-coming & renowned artists, and analyzing the state of the music industry.



Bar Catalonia

• New York

• Bar Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  - Managed a high-traffic, bespoke cocktail bar. - Supervised accounting, sales, invoices & product - Hired and trained staff to excel in a fast-paced, engaging environment - Designed menus and cocktails catered to elevated tastes - Managed a high-traffic, bespoke cocktail bar. - Supervised accounting, sales, invoices & product - Hired and trained staff to excel in a fast-paced, engaging environment - Designed menus and cocktails catered to elevated tastes



Blending Newsletter & Magazine

• Corso Tintori 21, Florence Italy

• Project Manager & Writer

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  University affiliated publication dealing with a various topics important to Study Abroad Students in Florence. I published several works: 1) A monthly article titled "The Frugal Foreigner" that was geared towards abroad travelers in Florence looking to have a great time, while keeping their wallet in check. I covered free art events, best cheap eats, and entertainment that is affordable for any group of people. 2) Art reviews and critiques that discussed exhibitions within Florence's growing contemporary art scene. It was linked with several interviews I conducted, as well as the attendance of many press conferences regarding the contemporary art scene. Show less



I.OVO: Contemporary Arts and Culture Magazine

• Florence Italy

• Contributor

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Contributed in writing and in speeches for one of the most notable contemporary arts publications in Florence - i.OVO Contributed in writing and in speeches for one of the most notable contemporary arts publications in Florence - i.OVO



Flo' N The Go

• Florence, Italy

• Writer

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Florence-based online publication for which the best writers of Florentine universities submit articles about arts, culture, food, sports, and music within the city walls. I published many articles regarding food, entertainment, art, and music. Florence-based online publication for which the best writers of Florentine universities submit articles about arts, culture, food, sports, and music within the city walls. I published many articles regarding food, entertainment, art, and music.



EX3 contemporary art center - Florence - Italy

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Editor for Catalogue [Freelance]

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Edited Jacopo Miliani's Ex3 Catalogue which followed his Award-winning show "Do You Believe in Mirages?" Edited Jacopo Miliani's Ex3 Catalogue which followed his Award-winning show "Do You Believe in Mirages?"