Experience

Travel Portland

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Convention Services Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Cayuse

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Corporate and demand gen event management for high-growth SaaS company - event portfolio includes in-person tradeshows, virtual events, customer conferences, and internal staff events • Marketing communications with a product sales and lead generation focus - email and social marketing • Sponsorship strategy and execution • Corporate and demand gen event management for high-growth SaaS company - event portfolio includes in-person tradeshows, virtual events, customer conferences, and internal staff events • Marketing communications with a product sales and lead generation focus - email and social marketing • Sponsorship strategy and execution



ISTE

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager of Event Logistics

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

  Event logistics and virtual events:Hosted 4 virtual events over the span of 18 months up to 12k in size.Responsible for:- Custom virtual event platform build (including gamification, real-time interaction, and on-demand recordings) - Presenter training on virtual event platform (1,800+ presenters)- Volunteers and staffing (100+ volunteers)- Event day technical support (for all presenters and attendees)- Program build (speaker coordination and scheduling)

• Events Project Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

  Creating engaging and fulfilling attendee experiences:Manage housing program • Manage hotel blocks spanning 40 hotels and 30,000 room nights for attendees. • Coordinate concession grid for 600+ rooms and 2,000+ room nights totaling $100,000 in concessions• Book and manage flights and meals for dozens of employees and contractors.Manage Volunteer program• Directly manage team of 7 lead volunteers and 250+ standard volunteers• Manage the information booth onsite that serves 24,000 attendees. • Develop new methods of serving attendees including the Learning Journey Design Desk aimed at helping first time attendees build their conference journey. Book and manage Keynote entertainment for crowds of 8,000• Manage contracting, budget and billing, and day of logistics. Manage speaker selection, hotel and travel. Manage program logistics • AV needs, rental orders, volunteer appreciation, and day of logistical needs for conference Playgrounds (interactive content for attendees) Event Lead for annual Staff Summit • Hotel, catering, programming, decor, and execution for 60 employees over three days. Logistics lead for Focused Events (250-500 people) • Manage food and beverage, wifi, AV, rentals, site/city selection, hotel, and more. Achieved Net Promoter Score of 68.

• Events Project Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  Experiencing multiple facets of the conference and meetings world: ○ Planning, preparing, and running Headquarters which served our 50+ staff and contractors and acted as the central hub of the conference. ○ Keynote liaison including researching, booking, onsite escorting, and backstage help○ Entertainment booking and onsite logistics for 3 opening acts ○ Preparing shipping for all items needing to be sent to conference ○ Hospitality and appreciation efforts including thank you cards and welcome gifts ○ Volunteer support including thank you reception planning and invite/rsvp management ○ Housing support including website testing, block assignments, and internal concession grid monitoring ○ Support with logistics for annual Staff Summit including food and beverage, decoration, hotel, and schedule○ Weekly reporting of registration numbers and other key indicators of progress ○ Research to support team as needed



Whitney Werts & Company

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Event Producer

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  Wedding coordination for PNW Brides Wedding coordination for PNW Brides



Independent Dance Project

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Dance Instructor

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2020

  Experienced dancer (17+ years) and instructor (7+ years) who loves watching students find confidence, build relationships, and develop their unique style. Accomplishments include: • Member of the University of Cincinnati Dance Team 2012-2013 • 2nd place Hip Hop and Pom at the 2013 UDA College National Dance Team Championship • Member of the 2013 US National Dance Team • Gold Medal at the World Dance Championship 2013 – Pom • Silver Medal at the World Dance Championship 2013 - Hip Hop • Choreography, costume, and other special awards for choreography at regional dance competitions • Member of MIXD Dance Company 2018-2019, 2019 -2020, 2022



Bolt Marketing Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Intern

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  Completed market research in order to plan, implement, and evaluate event marketing campaigns. Contributed to rebranding, marketing, and planning that resulted in a 60% increase in event attendance. Focused on logistics management and day-of implementation for events up to 3,000 people. Completed market research in order to plan, implement, and evaluate event marketing campaigns. Contributed to rebranding, marketing, and planning that resulted in a 60% increase in event attendance. Focused on logistics management and day-of implementation for events up to 3,000 people.