Claire Whedbee

Director of Events at Protocol
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(386) 825-5501
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Events
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      • Responsible for executing world-class events that spotlight Protocol’s editorial talent and reporting, engage business, tech and policy audiences, and deliver high-value brand visibility and thought leadership to Protocol customers. • Lead production of virtual and live, in-person events from concept to reality, working closely with editorial and business team members. • Account manage for clients and serve as the primary point of contact for customers and partnership opportunities. • Drive audience development and event amplification, including creation of invitation lists and distribution, event marketing and social media amplification.

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Marketing Manager; Events, Experiences, and Activations
      • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

      • Developed event strategy and planning initiatives for product launches, Marketing & Comms KPIs, cultural relevance, and social impact.• Coordinated all logistical details for internally produced events and partner events including conferences, trade shows, VIP and influencer events, and experiential activations. • Wrote briefs and liaised with stakeholding cross-functional teams. • Managed external agencies and relationships with vendors. • Core member of Impossible Foods’ cross-functional Social Good team aimed at CSR and community engagement

    • Head of Events, Communications
      • Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

    • Event Coordinator, Communications
      • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Events & Tasting Room Manager
      • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

      • Coordinated and developed all details for internal and external events, including rentals, farmer's markets, and tastings. • Managed retail inventory, sales reporting, and budgeting. • Developed marketing and sales strategies to improve revenue and customer retention. • Hired and onboarded staff, coordinated trainings, and managed scheduling. • Created memorable experiences for tasting room guests. • Coordinated and developed all details for internal and external events, including rentals, farmer's markets, and tastings. • Managed retail inventory, sales reporting, and budgeting. • Developed marketing and sales strategies to improve revenue and customer retention. • Hired and onboarded staff, coordinated trainings, and managed scheduling. • Created memorable experiences for tasting room guests.

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Experience Specialist
      • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

      • Worked to develop a unique office culture to represent IDEO San Francisco. • Assisted with planning and execution of creative location events with the extended Experience team.• Collaborated with the broader San Francisco Support community on regular tasks or special projects and assist with regional large scale events.• Hand tailored and created exemplary experiences for IDEO employees and clients. • Facilitated improvements and build outs on the studio. • Developed and maintained vendor relationships.

    • Front of House Coordinator
      • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

      • Provided elite concierge service to clients and visitors.• Developed employee and client experience within IDEO San Francisco.• Managed weekly catering and grocery orders for the San Francisco location.• Effectively managed conference room availability and assist with custom room staging.• Fostered relationships with outside vendors.• Managed shipping and receiving of packages and mail.• Answered and directed all phone calls.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Leadership Council Member
      • Sep 2010 - May 2013

      • Served as a leader of Peer Health Exchange at Occidental College. • Recruited and selected college health educators. • Organized group meetings, agendas and training of volunteers. • Taught weekly health curriculum to classes of ninth graders reaching 2,900 students in Los Angeles schools. • Specifically trained in the Sexual Decision Making and Mental Health workshops. Trained in public speaking, effective teaching, and classroom management. • Served as a leader of Peer Health Exchange at Occidental College. • Recruited and selected college health educators. • Organized group meetings, agendas and training of volunteers. • Taught weekly health curriculum to classes of ninth graders reaching 2,900 students in Los Angeles schools. • Specifically trained in the Sexual Decision Making and Mental Health workshops. Trained in public speaking, effective teaching, and classroom management.

Education

  • Occidental College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
    2009 - 2013
  • University of Amsterdam
    2012 -

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