Co-Founder

• May 2021 - Present

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Independent Freelancer and Consultant

• Sep 2017 - Present

Past and Present Clients Include:~American Express~Auberge Resorts~James Beard Foundation~The New York Times~Airbnb~CookUnity~Fantesca Estate & Winery~lululemon~dosist~cora~Peter Michael Foundation~The What Past and Present Clients Include:~American Express~Auberge Resorts~James Beard Foundation~The New York Times~Airbnb~CookUnity~Fantesca Estate & Winery~lululemon~dosist~cora~Peter Michael Foundation~The What

Project Director (contract)

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

~Responsible for planning, procurement, and execution of two key lululemon events for the San Francisco market~Assisted client with program conception by leading research efforts and reaching out to potential partners~Sourced, contracted, and led communication efforts with all participating vendors including production team, rental company, event venues, celebrity chef (Casey Thompson), program talent, security team, photobooth company, and more~Created and managed budget and event P&L and reconciliation~Worked with lululemon graphic designer and provided copy and creative direction for branded collateral. Managed printing vendor to ensure deadlines were met, materials were within budget, and final products were approved~Drafted and reviewed all vendor and talent contracts. Worked with lululemon legal team to ensure all terms were accepted~Generated run-of-show for two days of programming and oversaw all on-site execution including load-in and set-up at multiple event venues, staff, partner, and vendor supervision, attendee management, break-down, etc.

Vice President, Luxury Marketing & Events

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

~Oversaw the American Express By Invitation Only® Culinary Program for Platinum and Centurion Card Members including ideation, marketing communications, partner and talent relations, planning, logistics, and execution~Concepted, led and managed large scale marketing campaigns and Card Member events for The Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express and The Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. Presented programming to Client(s) and potential brand partners, negotiated deal points, and ensured client goals were met via collateral, partner and internal communications, and overall brand representation ~Created and supervised loyalty, rewards, and tradeshow programs for Mercedes-Benz Credit Card from American Express, The Platinum Card for Goldman Sachs, and American Express Checkout ~Maintained a strong understanding of the various American Express brand identities and how to satisfy the tastes of multiple Card Member demographics~Determined Client costs by managing large scale budgets and event P&L creation, tracking, and reconciliation~Generated strong and ongoing relationships with relevant vendors and brand-appropriate partners in the culinary, wine, and luxury brand space~Spearheaded extensive contract negotiation with talent, agents and vendors~Identified strategic, on-brand sponsorship opportunities and managed the program execution from conception to activation ~Supervised five support staff by delegating assignments, managing workload, and monitoring overall performance~Assembled content and presentations in response to RFP proposals and presented ideas for potential new business~Other key programs executed: ~American Express Platinum House at Food & Wine Classic in Aspen (2017) ~American Express Napa Valley Concierge Test Program (2016) ~Napa Valley Vintners Somms & Sliders promotion and event (2015) ~Ongoing relations/programs with American Express Global Dining Collection

Director, Luxury Marketing & Events

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

Senior Account Manager, Luxury Marketing & Events

• Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

Senior Account Executive, Beauty & Lifestyle Divisions

• Sep 2007 - Mar 2011

Senior Account Executive

• Sep 2006 - Sep 2007