Senior Event Planner / Producer / Project Manager

• Feb 2010 - Present

• Full-services Event & Meeting Planner / Producer / Technical Director / Project Manager specializing in corporate, association, non-profit and private events as well as events in the arts, sciences & tech of various project type, scope and size • Knowledge, training and expertise in all technical areas of event production including sound, lighting, staging, power and A/V • 15+ years experience planning and producing a wide range of events including Corporate Meetings & Events, Award Shows/Galas, Fundraisers, Press Events, Speaker Events, Trade Shows/Expos, Networking/Social Events, Promotional Events, Concerts, Fashion Shows, Conferences, Incentive Trips Show less

Regional Event Director

• Feb 2008 - Jan 2010

• Managed the San Francisco office and staff for a national non-profit arts organization whose focus was supporting emerging talent in fashion, film, music and art in 5 major metropolitan cities across the country • Produced an eclectic array of events including an Independent Designer Expo & Trunk Show, Runway Fashion Show, multiple Art Gallery Shows and Independent Film Screening Events • Managed budgets, logistics, promotion and staffing for events ranging from 100 to 1000+ attendees • Managed the San Francisco office and staff for a national non-profit arts organization whose focus was supporting emerging talent in fashion, film, music and art in 5 major metropolitan cities across the country • Produced an eclectic array of events including an Independent Designer Expo & Trunk Show, Runway Fashion Show, multiple Art Gallery Shows and Independent Film Screening Events • Managed budgets, logistics, promotion and staffing for events ranging from 100 to 1000+ attendees

Director, Marketing & Programs

• Jan 2004 - May 2006

• Developed and managed dozens of events annually, including professional development workshops & seminars, semi-monthly networking events, executive receptions, and an annual small business expo• Managed coordination of all vendors including venues, technicians, artists & entertainers, caterers, graphic designers, volunteers as well as all event marketing and public relations• Conceived and developed the annual Grand Expo, the Chamber’s most successful event to date, with over 200 exhibiting companies, city agencies and non profits; 1300+ attendees; and net revenue of $152,000• Facilitated dozens of relationships with executive Chamber constituents through sponsorship and visibility packages with budgets exceeding $20,000• Wrote promotional copy for articles in the monthly newsletter with a print run of over 7000, and for the web site with more than 600,000 unique visitors a year• Negotiated strategic media buys and trades with local publications• Consistently delivered revenues above and beyond annual goals, at times achieving over 300% of goal• Managed interview, hiring and training process for position of Assistant Manager, Member ProgramsSuccessfully delivered dozens of professional development programs beyond expectations• Grew attendance and revenue through market-based pricing increases, sponsorship procurement, promotional strategies and creative event production• Developed marketing plans, budgets and profit models for all programs under my direction Show less

Manager, Member Programs

• Apr 2001 - Jan 2004

Assistant Box Office Manager

• Jan 1999 - May 2000

• Managed box office sales and administration for several venues featuring local & national touring music, theater and cultural events • Established box office ticketing and accounting procedures for the newly built 1,300-seat Calvin Theater • Trained and managed staff of several box office employees and implemented operating proceedures • Managed box office sales and administration for several venues featuring local & national touring music, theater and cultural events • Established box office ticketing and accounting procedures for the newly built 1,300-seat Calvin Theater • Trained and managed staff of several box office employees and implemented operating proceedures

College Marketing Representative

• Oct 1995 - Jan 1997

• Facilitated in the marketing and promotion of new major label artists in college markets • Collaborated with stores, clubs and promoters to implement grass-roots marketing phase of commercially viable bands and artists • Facilitated in the marketing and promotion of new major label artists in college markets • Collaborated with stores, clubs and promoters to implement grass-roots marketing phase of commercially viable bands and artists