Marketing Communications Manager

• Apr 2021 - Present

Marketing & Events Manager

• Nov 2016 - Apr 2021

Event management of 80+ events including educational workshops, industry networking opportunities, golf tournaments, expos, delegation trips and signature events. The implementation includes: event strategies and logistics, contract negotiation, promotion and marketing, sales and budgeting. These events range in attendance from 12 - 1000, with working annual budgets of up to $500,000.Manage graphic communications and content creation for digital and printed platforms, including email and digital marketing, flyers, sponsorship forms, programs, and educational materials.

Social Media, Circulation and Events Manager

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

• Manage all social media outlets including Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.• Build relationships and increase brand awareness and engagement within media, hospitality and tourism industries through networking and social media campaigns. • Write and edit weekly blog posts, email campaigns and newsletters.• Set goals and track growth of social media engagement. • In first year, increased email marketing lists 300%, and Instagram followers 500%.• Attend social media workshops and industry events for continued training and to establish a presence in the professional community.• Plan events at upscale retail and fine dining venues.• Office management including administration, invoicing, supply orders and audits.• Interface with printers and distributors to monitor magazine circulation.• Attend art gallery, restaurant and retail openings and industry events.

Event Manager

• May 2012 - Jun 2014

•Coordinating weddings including outreach, site visit tours and walk throughs, negotiations, contracting, invoicing, event management, rental upgrades, wine sales, creation of timelines, internal communication, and social media.•Hosting specialty picnics, tours, wine tasting experiences, luncheons, corporate and social dinners and weddings, while working with wedding party, winery staff & vendors.•Up-selling wine, wedding packages, rentals and events. •Strategizing new sales opportunities.•Integral participant in department’s annual gross increase of over 15%.• Contributed to overall exceptional guest experience and brand identity at the most visited winery in the Napa Valley.

Assistant Event Coordinator

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

Hospitality Intern

• Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

Wedding Coordinating Intern

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

• Worked with wedding party, hotel management and staff, as well as wedding vendors to create a flawless memory of the special day. •Gave tours and had marketing opportunities presenting the venue to potential clients.