Experience

Foundation for California Community Colleges

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Associate Director

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

• Manager, Conferences and Events

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2021



CSM Sport & Entertainment

• United Kingdom
• Marketing Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Account Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  San Francisco Bay Area Led marketing event coordination for clients; oversaw all aspects of multiday events, developed project timelines and budgets, and led project personnel, and worked with corporate, industry, and sales partners. Spearheaded stakeholder communications, worked with Global Sponsorship and Event Directors, developed and finalized plans for layout, audio/visual set up, and food/bev, managed logistics, including coordination of event committees, invite lists, timeline and check lists, staffing… Show more Led marketing event coordination for clients; oversaw all aspects of multiday events, developed project timelines and budgets, and led project personnel, and worked with corporate, industry, and sales partners. Spearheaded stakeholder communications, worked with Global Sponsorship and Event Directors, developed and finalized plans for layout, audio/visual set up, and food/bev, managed logistics, including coordination of event committees, invite lists, timeline and check lists, staffing plans, and vendor contact lists. Directed team of event personnel, led meetings to review project progress, approved deliverables, and addressed and resolved complex issues quickly, and provided personalized team members as needed. Utilized WorkDay platform to manage projects, time tracking, budget, and invoicing’ workd with vendors to resolve issues in real time and negotiate more favorable contract terms and pricing. Led event logistics, created comprehensive operations manuals, status reports, directed teams, coordinated vendor, and oversaw delivery of services and goods from various providers Square at Coachella, Stagecoach, Bottlerock, and Outside Lands: served as Event Marketing Specialist, recruited, trained, and led team of event staff to manage all point of sale systems at festivals, and managed $250,000 budget and travel and event logistics; brought in events under budget, improved team communication, and was commended for quality of work by client. Managed Silicon Valley Classic Tennis Tournament: served as Project Lead producing hospitality suite, sponsor activation, managed all communication with client and 6 team members, and directed $770,000 project budget; received high praise from client for event execution while communicating with stakeholders in Dubai. NFLPA Rookie Premier at Beverly Hilton Hotel: supported Project Lead, led communications with hotel and vendor staff, oversaw event team, and guided day-of event logistics. Show less



Visit Sacramento

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2019

  Sacramento Spearhead event planning for tourism authority; oversee aspects of events, develop timelines, budgets, and lead internal team of specialists, and work directly with corporate, industry, and community partners. Lead event personnel, lead daily stand-up meetings to review project progress, review deliverables, and address and resolve complex issues quickly, and provide assistance as needed. Responsible for developing and executing events, including layout, F&B, AV, and entertainment… Show more Spearhead event planning for tourism authority; oversee aspects of events, develop timelines, budgets, and lead internal team of specialists, and work directly with corporate, industry, and community partners. Lead event personnel, lead daily stand-up meetings to review project progress, review deliverables, and address and resolve complex issues quickly, and provide assistance as needed. Responsible for developing and executing events, including layout, F&B, AV, and entertainment, and partner with operations, catering, and finance departments to finalize plans; oversee logistics, including coordination of committees, invite lists, timeline and check list development, staffing plans, and contact lists. Manage $1.3M budget, identify spending categories, research costs, lead negotiation of pricing with vendors, and support team in adhering to budget constraints; consistently execute events under budget, improved vendor revenue by $20K, and secured over $110K in beer and wine sales at single event, improved sponsorships for Farm-to-Fork Festival. Manage day-of logistics, create comprehensive event manuals, direct event and volunteer teams, lead vendor communications throughout event, coordinate delivery of services and goods from food and beverage, media production, entertainment, transportation, and security providers. Serve as one of the liaisons for event sponsors, develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, lead communication to ensure understanding expectations, and oversee sponsor meetings to answer questions and ensure complete understanding of event logistics. Partner directly with Director, lead weekly meetings to provide event updates, review and finalize budget, staffing, and vendor plans, and assist Director at various events. Spearhead relationships with 130 vendors, lead communications leading up to event, and implemented new online form that streamlined payment and improved accounting accuracy.

• Events Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  Sacramento Oversaw administrative actions for events, including vendor contacts, stakeholder communications, and permitting; tasked with overseeing specific areas and segments of larger events. Promoted to Events Manger due to proven ability to manage all of event from planning to coronation to execution, recognized by management for contributions to multiple large-scale events.



St. Francis High School

• Alumnae Events Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Oversaw event management and logistics leadership for special alumni events for large private high school; partnered with campus operations to create and execute event timelines, and oversaw execution of graduation and senior dinner for 600 attendees.



Sacramento Sports Commission

• Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  Sacramento Spearheaded volunteer recruitment and coordination for large regional sports organization; worked with Volunteer Coordinator to develop online database to manage sign ups and event assignment for upwards of 1,200 volunteers per event, promoted events and volunteer opportunities at offsite events, and secured partnerships with local organizations to recruit specialized language and accessibility volunteers.