Public Events Manager

• Jul 2023 - Present

-Oversee the execution of exhibition/event projects and marketing plans -Develop and maintain detailed proposals for Garden events -Work with designers on the event brand, and the production of sales materials -Oversee the coordination of venue management, caterers, designers and contractors -Manage project budgets, including forecasting and cost analysis -Coordinate contract negotiations for events -Lead project team members and direct reports -Oversee the execution of exhibition/event projects and marketing plans -Develop and maintain detailed proposals for Garden events -Work with designers on the event brand, and the production of sales materials -Oversee the coordination of venue management, caterers, designers and contractors -Manage project budgets, including forecasting and cost analysis -Coordinate contract negotiations for events -Lead project team members and direct reports

Convention Services Manager

• Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

-Responsible for planning, organizing and managing all details for large group and convention bookings -Manage all aspects of event planning including coordination from the signing of a group contract forward, VIP needs, amenities, vendors, food and entertainment -Communicate all event details at staff and client meetings -Conduct site visits and tours for clients -Responsible for planning, organizing and managing all details for large group and convention bookings -Manage all aspects of event planning including coordination from the signing of a group contract forward, VIP needs, amenities, vendors, food and entertainment -Communicate all event details at staff and client meetings -Conduct site visits and tours for clients

Festivals and Events Manager

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

-Head of festival and park wide event planning-Manage the delegation of tasks by department for each event-Conduct site visits and tours for third party vendors-Manage the company's events schedule and send out park memos-Work with the local park events and execution team to ensure seamless event logistics-Work with third party vendors during the event to investigate conditions and prevent issues-Work on labor schedules and booking-Conduct market analysis and devise strategies for generating new business Show less

Events and Execution Supervisor

• Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

- Manage all facets of planning and coordination for park events- Manage full time and part time staff on a daily basis- Works on the coordination of event once contracted, including client pre-event meetings- Primary contact for inquiries related to booked outing schedules and attendance projections- Manage the company’s event schedule and event page on the website- Generates recap for each event

Marketing and Public Relations Supervisor

• Dec 2018 - Jan 2022

- Manage the company’s website, social media platforms and E-newsletter- Assist with the set-up of Season Pass and Membership Benefits - Assist with the planning and execution of promotional and public relations events - Assist with writing press releases and media pitches- Organize Influencer visits and content

Marketing and Promotions Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

- Manage Market Research (ATS) Surveyors - Coordinate coupon and ticket promotions- Mange Social Media Accounts- Work at in-park/off-site events (i.e. radio station promotions, VIP Party, etc.)

Community Development Intern

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

• Assist with planning and execution of outreach activities and special events (Blues for Kids Golf Classic, Casino Night, etc.). • Attend and assist in coordinating community appearances (hospitals, school/library visits, etc.). • Coordinate charitable donation program, respond to donation requests and assist in all aspects of giving donations. • Coordinate Blues Bookworms program, and assist in mailing, emails and teacher communication. • Assist with planning and execution of outreach activities and special events (Blues for Kids Golf Classic, Casino Night, etc.). • Attend and assist in coordinating community appearances (hospitals, school/library visits, etc.). • Coordinate charitable donation program, respond to donation requests and assist in all aspects of giving donations. • Coordinate Blues Bookworms program, and assist in mailing, emails and teacher communication.

Study Abroad Peer Advisor/ Outreach Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

My job duties include working closely with the Office of Study Abroad to provide peer-to-peer advising, study abroad outreach on campus for active recruitment, and giving community presentations about studying abroad.

Building Manager

• Aug 2015 - May 2018

Public Relations Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Responsibilities include helping with on-site media events, supporting social media content strategy, coordinating visiting press, drafting and copy editing press releases, transporting visiting critics, event planning, and materials distribution. Responsibilities include helping with on-site media events, supporting social media content strategy, coordinating visiting press, drafting and copy editing press releases, transporting visiting critics, event planning, and materials distribution.

Public Relations/ Event Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

-Assisting with strategic marketing campaigns for Broadway Theater ticket sales -Coordinating the overall campaign and managing of events -Writing and distributing press releases or marketing material -Maintaining event listings on tourism websites -Assisting with the development of promotions -Assisting with strategic marketing campaigns for Broadway Theater ticket sales -Coordinating the overall campaign and managing of events -Writing and distributing press releases or marketing material -Maintaining event listings on tourism websites -Assisting with the development of promotions