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Mary Spera is a seasoned event planning expert with 12+ years of experience in luxury wedding and social event production, corporate branding, and event management. She has designed and produced high-end events for clients such as Emeril Lagasse and John Besh, and has worked with world-acclaimed chefs and vendors. Mary has also held senior roles at Vega Group, LLC and PGI Inc. (Now MC&A DMC), where she was responsible for all elements of production, client contact, and vendor management. She has managed large-scale events for clients such as Nokia, Visa, and Samsung, and has a strong background in budget management, logistics planning, and team supervision. Mary holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University New Orleans and has honed her skills through various freelance projects and certifications in event production and management.

Experience

  • Spera Special Events
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
    • Owner, Lead Planner, Designer & Manager
      • Oct 2011 - Present
      • New Orleans, Louisiana

      • Designs, plans and produces approximately 8 luxury weddings and social events per year with a budget range of $75,000 to $500,000.• Effectively listens to and partners with clients to determine the specific objective for their customized event experience.• Determines realistic budget, manages c...

  • Vega Group, LLC
    • New Orleans, LA
    • Senior Event Manager
      • Oct 2005 - Sep 2008
      • New Orleans, LA

      • General research for proposals• Drafted Proposal Decks for clients• Day-to-day client contact• Responsible for research and pre-production• Scout and oversee locations and venues• Manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors• Prepare and follow through with schedules and timelines, ensur...

    • Director of Operations & Senior Operations Manager
      • May 1998 - Feb 2005
      • New Orleans, LA

      • Responsible for all elements of production for assigned projects• Point of contact for clients• Contributed to program brainstorming, ideation, creative process and activation• Worked closely with Sales Managers and Director of Production ensuring all client initiatives and scope of work were m...

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • St. Teresa's Academy

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