Experience

METAL International

• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer/ COO

  • Mar 2020 - Present



Event Dot

• United States

• Founder

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  EventDot transforms brands, culture and spaces, connecting communities to unique event experiences. We believe that events begin in your space, amongst your team. We want to help you build experiences from the ground up. It all starts with your brand, team and culture and then flows to the community through workshops, live events and networking opportunities. Let us help you tell your story through experiences! EventDot transforms brands, culture and spaces, connecting communities to unique event experiences. We believe that events begin in your space, amongst your team. We want to help you build experiences from the ground up. It all starts with your brand, team and culture and then flows to the community through workshops, live events and networking opportunities. Let us help you tell your story through experiences!



AIGA Los Angeles

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

• Board Member/ Events

  • May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Event Director/ Board MemberI created an event strategy to build community and grow revenue. Managed 200 volunteers and 20 events per month.Helped to rebuild AIGA LA’s reputation and membership base within first 6 months of coming on board by developing innovative programming, building strong teams and re-engaging the community. Accomplishments Developed and documented new processes to train and lead event team of 30 new recruits and programmed 40 new events within first 60 days on board Increased Chapter event revenue and attendance within first 90 daysRecruited internationally recognized designers, thought leaders and authors to speak and lead workshops



SPJA

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2016



Kluge Interactive

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Special Events

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Developed monthly immersive Salon which became the fastest growing salon in LA. Responsible for booking speakers, event strategy, experience design, production, budget management, vendor negotiations, acquiring sponsors, developing branded collateral, marketing and ROI tracking. Kluge’s monthly immersive design salon, Evenings at the Loft, became the fastest growing salon in LA since I took lead.. Pairing themed artisanal dishes and craft cocktails with themed talks, reaching capacity every month within two weeks of going live. Recruited speakers from Google, Spacex, Omaze, Oblong and many more.Secured sponsorships from Saucy, Greenbar liquor, local food vendors, Neenah paper, Steelcase, GA and Misfit Wearables.



GameDesk

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Culture Officer

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Developed strategies to align departments through better systems of communication, events and spatial transformation. Setting the tone for increased work ethic, connectivity and team morale. Created weekly team building activities to re-activate and strengthen internal communications Redesigned agency studio to create a more playful, inspiring and interactive workspace. Curated Bi-monthly in house events to foster agency culture from within and set the standard for community engagement strategies.



Crossroads Cultural Center

• Higher Education

• Board Member/ Events Strategy

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

  Developed and implemented strategy to penetrate arts community in DTLA and Manhattan with meaningful and relevant cultural events, providing a space for community engagement and dialogue.First LA event at the Natural History Museum’s 335 seat IMAX Sold out in 1 month via grass roots effortsAwarded grant of $20K, four years in a row, allowing us to have free events open to the publicParticipated in creation of yearly NY festival attended by 2,000 +Events featured in LA Weekly and LA and New York Times