Experience

Stefanie Cove and Company

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Production Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Provides leadership and guidance to team members to encourage innovation and creativity from concept to completion while ensuring project objectives are met. • Develops and executes production schedules for unique high-end social events such as weddings, brand launches, experiential activations, anniversaries, and galas. • Collaborates with designers to create proposals and decks for potential projects, while actively supporting and facilitating hands-on troubleshooting efforts from production, prototypes, and processes in addition to developing renderings and floor plans for events. • Spearheads multi-million dollar budgetary goals through contract negotiation with vendors, keeping an accurate account of all incoming and outgoing transactions, and reconciling event production costs. • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with notable clients, brands, vendors, and freelancers to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the production process to attain optimal guest experience. Show less



Maryland University of Integrative Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Manager & Executive Assistant

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Led a wide range of events, including but not limited to commencements, alumni receptions, and orientations, while ensuring seamless execution and high-quality experiences for all attendees. • Managed cross-functional teams by developing and effectively communicating comprehensive project plans. Ensured seamless execution of logistics, marketing, and content deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. • Coordinated all logistics for executive leadership commitments by managing special appointments, social engagements, as well as university and community functions. • Developed and spearheaded multiple university event budgets alongside the Chairs of various departments. Show less



C’est Belle Events

• Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Event Logistics Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Supervised production and vendor logistics for florists, photographers, videographers, caterers, live entertainment, and audio/visual personnel for events such as product launches, life celebrations, intimate dinners, galas, and award ceremonies. • Served as a client manager, ensuring that their ROI for the overall project was not only met but exceeded through constant communication, anticipating client needs and aggressively approaching them. • Acted as the primary liaison between clients and service providers, taking on the responsibility of coordinating all event activities from pre-event arrival to the event conclusion, guaranteeing a flawless execution throughout the entire process. • Created, managed and implemented production timelines to ensure client satisfaction. Show less



Smithbucklin

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Meeting & Events Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Project-managed the planning and execution of trade shows, expos, and social events ranging from 250-4,000 attendees nationally for various client associations, delivering high-quality events on time and within budget. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design captivating booth displays, coordinated staffing, and implemented lead generation strategies, while also compiling and maintaining detailed RFPs and specifications for clients. • Arranged all client housing accommodations, created comprehensive housing pickup reports, and managed the site selection process for future events. • Assisted with financial management, including budget creation, contract negotiation for vendors, monitoring revenue/expense performance for attendees and exhibitors Show less



National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD)

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator & Client Services Manager

  • Jun 2017 - May 2018

  • Led and directed events and membership services and benefits for the 800-member organization, ensuring high member engagement and satisfaction. • Worked closely with speakers and presenters on their content for the event, making sure that it flowed seamlessly with all elements of the program. • Coordinated planning efforts among teams of designers, writers, programmers, vendors, and support staff for complex internal and external events, with a focus on meeting fundraising goals. • Managed event operations, including advertising, webpages, and guest registration, while ensuring accurate BEOs and F&B guarantees. Show less



Odin Feldman Pittleman

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Administrative Assistant Intern

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  • Researched, organized, collected, and recorded contact information for nearly 900 clients in the Northern Virginia area by using excel spreadsheets and data analysis software. • Built, maintained, and enhanced platforms, databases, and reported on current and proposed marketing proposals • Identified marketing/branding opportunities to maintain a marketing plan while executing them under the supervision of the Marketing Department • Attended weekly marketing/advertising planning meetings and communicated new ideas and feedback regularly Show less