Experience

WhereBy.Us

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Specialist

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Managed event operations in Miami (The New Tropic), and remotely managed event operations in Seattle (The Evergrey), Portland (Bridgeliner), Orlando (Pulptown), and Pittsburgh (The Incline). Events were designed to help the curious locals explore, celebrate, and get involved in their cities. • Produced custom projects for clients such as special events, promotions, videos, articles, and copy. • Clients included, but not limited to Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Dade Transit, CIC Miami, Lincoln Road, Miami Dade Book Fair, Frost Museum of Science, Miami Foundation, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. • Identified out-of-the-box and innovative event experiences by sourcing vendors, venues, and organizations to connect communities and clients cohesively. Show less



Best Buddies International

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Director, Expansion & Training

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Oversaw all aspects of planning and implementation of several large-scale conferences, fundraisers, and training events across the country. The position was also tasked with overseeing the expansion of Best Buddies operations into new states through fundraising events and the establishment of state advisory boards. • Organize logistics and safety for over 2,200 attendees at the annual International Best Buddies Leadership Conference. • Create and manage budgets for all events and expansion activities. Show less



John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

• Events Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Planned and executed all aspects of large-scale events related to the foundation's eorts in Journalism and Media Innovation. Events included, but weren’t limited to, annual SXSW Conference and Festival, the Clinton Global Health Initiative Conference, the MIT + Knight Foundation Civic Media Conference, and quarterly Board of Trustee meetings. • Managed event budgets, coordinated with event contractors and vendors, and arranged attendee travel. • Created and managed $5MM Journalism and Media Innovation department budget, including all expenditures. Show less



Academy of Art University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrator, Graduate School of Web Design + New Media

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Managed the overall operations of the School of Web Design & New Media, including the planning and execution of departmental events including job fairs, open houses, and the annual Spring Art Show. • Recruited and hired new instructors, and managed a pool of over 30 faculty members. • Created and executed staffing plan for over 100 departmental classes per semester. Managed the overall operations of the School of Web Design & New Media, including the planning and execution of departmental events including job fairs, open houses, and the annual Spring Art Show. • Recruited and hired new instructors, and managed a pool of over 30 faculty members. • Created and executed staffing plan for over 100 departmental classes per semester.

• Deputy Director of Education and Training

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Managed the training of staff through the creation and maintenance of training materials, and planning of large-scale training events. The position was also tasked with analyzing staffbenchmarks to determine promotions and recommend additional training.• Created an online registration system for large-scale organization-wide conferences and events.• Hired and managed all departmental interns

• Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President

  • Mar 2006 - Jan 2010