Experience

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  Coefficient

  • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

  • Founder × Trainer × Facilitator

    • Dec 2019 - Present
    • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

    Analyze business processes, structures and data to facilitate the identification, development, delivery and implementation of training materials, strategic plans, operating procedures, systems and tools to support business objectives. Create and deliver trainings designed to overcome business cha...

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  FêteFone LLC

  • Bethesda, MD

  • CEO

    • Feb 2016 - Present
    • Bethesda, MD

    Manage end-to-end rental experience for FêteFone telephone guest book system, including marketing, customer service, inventory, and distribution.Invented, designed, and scaled this unique, award-winning event technology by driving team performance in a fast-paced, start-up environment.Manage webs...

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  Michael Henry Events Creative LLC

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Principal Event Planner

    • Oct 2008 - Present
    • Greater New York City Area

    Lead luxury event planning company in design and detailed execution of high-end weddings, meetings, conferences, marketing activations, theatrical productions, and other similar events, whether for 15 or 1,500 guests.Create unique, trend-forward design concept presentations to suggest inventive c...

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  Luxury Cayman Villas

  • Cayman Islands

  • Marketing & Special Events

    • Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Cayman Islands

    Coordinated all marketing activities for luxury villa rental company, including web and social media presence, paid advertisements, and public relations campaigns. Developed and refined company's marketing strategy, brand identity, and brand voice.Worked with reservations, sales, and concierg...

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  International Live Events Association (ILEA)

  • Greater Washington DC Chapter

  • Director of Operations

    • 2017 - 2018
    • Greater Washington DC Chapter
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  DC Contemporary Dance Theatre (formerly El Teat...

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Technical Director

    • 2015 - 2016
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Oversaw all lighting for modern dance companies’ annual productions.

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  Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Tax Associate

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Greater New York City Area

    Advises foreign and domestic businesses on U.S. federal income taxation matters arising in connection with their significant transactions and operations. Counsels clients in connection with inbound and outbound cross-border investments, acquisitions, reorganizations, divestitures, debt and equity...

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  Fried Frank

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Diversity Initivatives Manager

    • 2011 - 2015
    • Greater New York City Area

    Managed firm’s four-member Diversity & Inclusion department, designing and implementing new tools to improve efficiency of internal processes; instrumental in significantly revising associate evaluation process as member of Attorney Retention Task Force; administered firm’s Diversity Committe...

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  Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Tax Associate

    • 2008 - 2011
    • Greater New York City Area

    Founding member of firm’s Diversity Committee; active associate mentor; principal organizer of several annual client-development events; regular presenter at continuing-legal-education seminars.

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  Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Tax Associate

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Greater New York City Area

    Advised clients in international and domestic tax matters, including structuring and negotiating of complex mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations, debt and equity offerings, and restructurings.Presented not-for-profit incorporation and exemption training seminars.Supervised exe...

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  Black Movements Dance Theatre

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Technical Director

    • 1999 - 2007
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Oversaw all technical elements for modern dance companies’ annual productions, including lighting, audio, projection, staging, seating, scenery, props, and costumes. Created original lighting designs for over 50 works.

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  Rave Reviews

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Event Assistant

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Helped manage teams of 40 or more vendors and service staff in highly detailed execution of large-scale weddings, receptions and banquets of up to 300 guests for event planner’s key clients.

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  The Radolinski Foundation

  • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

  • Director of Fundraising

    • 1995 - 2003
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

    Planned annual fundraising galas and campaigns for non-profit scholarship fund. Converted statistical analysis into targeted fundraising strategies.