Experience

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Social Media & Community Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Dessert Goals

• Events Services

• Founder

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Dessert Goals is the go-to resource for dessert lovers, business owners and aspiring creators through joyful experiences, online content, and dessert-inspired products. Since our first festival in October 2016, we have hosted 9 IRL festivals in NYC + LA and 1 digital festival bringing together over 30,000 dessert loving attendees. Dessert Goals is the go-to resource for dessert lovers, business owners and aspiring creators through joyful experiences, online content, and dessert-inspired products. Since our first festival in October 2016, we have hosted 9 IRL festivals in NYC + LA and 1 digital festival bringing together over 30,000 dessert loving attendees.



Dreamers & Doers®

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Member

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Dreamers // Doers is a highly curated, female-focused collaboration and co-mentorship community, consisting of an ever-growing powerful network of entrepreneurs, investors and advisors. Dreamers // Doers is a highly curated, female-focused collaboration and co-mentorship community, consisting of an ever-growing powerful network of entrepreneurs, investors and advisors.



Pop Productions NYC

• Events Services

• Founder, Freelance Conference Producer

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  From consultation to full service, we've got you covered. Pop Productions specializes in a range of events from intimate dinners to conferences and dance parties. After an initial meeting, we will put together a scope of work customized for your event style and budget. Spoke at Alt Summit 2020 and SXSW 2021 as a thought leader for event planning Created, promoted, and sold an "Event Planning For Your Niche" course with best practices and tips for aspiring and current event… Show more From consultation to full service, we've got you covered. Pop Productions specializes in a range of events from intimate dinners to conferences and dance parties. After an initial meeting, we will put together a scope of work customized for your event style and budget. Spoke at Alt Summit 2020 and SXSW 2021 as a thought leader for event planning Created, promoted, and sold an "Event Planning For Your Niche" course with best practices and tips for aspiring and current event planners Clients include: Airbnb, Kiva, Babyccino Kids ShopUp, Northside Festival, Pioneer Works, Nationswell, Lean In NYC, Urbanspace & more Show less From consultation to full service, we've got you covered. Pop Productions specializes in a range of events from intimate dinners to conferences and dance parties. After an initial meeting, we will put together a scope of work customized for your event style and budget. Spoke at Alt Summit 2020 and SXSW 2021 as a thought leader for event planning Created, promoted, and sold an "Event Planning For Your Niche" course with best practices and tips for aspiring and current event… Show more From consultation to full service, we've got you covered. Pop Productions specializes in a range of events from intimate dinners to conferences and dance parties. After an initial meeting, we will put together a scope of work customized for your event style and budget. Spoke at Alt Summit 2020 and SXSW 2021 as a thought leader for event planning Created, promoted, and sold an "Event Planning For Your Niche" course with best practices and tips for aspiring and current event planners Clients include: Airbnb, Kiva, Babyccino Kids ShopUp, Northside Festival, Pioneer Works, Nationswell, Lean In NYC, Urbanspace & more Show less



Mixily

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Community + Marketing

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Mixily is everything you need to host virtual events for your community. I joined the early stage startup as the first employee and brought my years of event experience to help develop and market a new event ticketing platform designed for event organizers. • Built and cultivated a community of super users by hosting learning and networking events across Clubhouse, Circle, Zoom, Facebook Live, Instagram Live and Slack • Ran weekly interviews with current and prospective users to obtain… Show more Mixily is everything you need to host virtual events for your community. I joined the early stage startup as the first employee and brought my years of event experience to help develop and market a new event ticketing platform designed for event organizers. • Built and cultivated a community of super users by hosting learning and networking events across Clubhouse, Circle, Zoom, Facebook Live, Instagram Live and Slack • Ran weekly interviews with current and prospective users to obtain feedback; synthetized findings and collaborated with product and sales teams to evolve the product roadmap • Created marketing plan and track analytics to guide content development and calendar • Crafted and executed Mixily's customer service strategy; created 80+ product tutorials and solely manage user support channels (e.g., chat, phone and email) • Developed and managed brand across Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook & LinkedIn Show less Mixily is everything you need to host virtual events for your community. I joined the early stage startup as the first employee and brought my years of event experience to help develop and market a new event ticketing platform designed for event organizers. • Built and cultivated a community of super users by hosting learning and networking events across Clubhouse, Circle, Zoom, Facebook Live, Instagram Live and Slack • Ran weekly interviews with current and prospective users to obtain… Show more Mixily is everything you need to host virtual events for your community. I joined the early stage startup as the first employee and brought my years of event experience to help develop and market a new event ticketing platform designed for event organizers. • Built and cultivated a community of super users by hosting learning and networking events across Clubhouse, Circle, Zoom, Facebook Live, Instagram Live and Slack • Ran weekly interviews with current and prospective users to obtain feedback; synthetized findings and collaborated with product and sales teams to evolve the product roadmap • Created marketing plan and track analytics to guide content development and calendar • Crafted and executed Mixily's customer service strategy; created 80+ product tutorials and solely manage user support channels (e.g., chat, phone and email) • Developed and managed brand across Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook & LinkedIn Show less



The 20s Club

• Greater New York City Area

• Founder

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

  The 20s Club is an experiential social club for people aged 20-29 looking to meet new people and explore New York City. Unlike online dating or networking, The 20s Club brings people together with interesting experiences such as Off-Broadway performances, art classes and brunch. I founded The 20s Club because as a new New Yorker I saw an opportunity to introduce people to each other. I personally coordinate two monthly events, coordinate partnerships with local businesses, manage the Facebook… Show more The 20s Club is an experiential social club for people aged 20-29 looking to meet new people and explore New York City. Unlike online dating or networking, The 20s Club brings people together with interesting experiences such as Off-Broadway performances, art classes and brunch. I founded The 20s Club because as a new New Yorker I saw an opportunity to introduce people to each other. I personally coordinate two monthly events, coordinate partnerships with local businesses, manage the Facebook and Twitter pages, send weekly newsletters and update the website. Show less The 20s Club is an experiential social club for people aged 20-29 looking to meet new people and explore New York City. Unlike online dating or networking, The 20s Club brings people together with interesting experiences such as Off-Broadway performances, art classes and brunch. I founded The 20s Club because as a new New Yorker I saw an opportunity to introduce people to each other. I personally coordinate two monthly events, coordinate partnerships with local businesses, manage the Facebook… Show more The 20s Club is an experiential social club for people aged 20-29 looking to meet new people and explore New York City. Unlike online dating or networking, The 20s Club brings people together with interesting experiences such as Off-Broadway performances, art classes and brunch. I founded The 20s Club because as a new New Yorker I saw an opportunity to introduce people to each other. I personally coordinate two monthly events, coordinate partnerships with local businesses, manage the Facebook and Twitter pages, send weekly newsletters and update the website. Show less



The Feast

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Managed event operations and logistics of 2 annual conferences (total 800+ attendees), monthly dinners, hackathons, and partner events • Held accounting responsibilities including owning budgets ($1.5M in total), managing payroll, supporting sponsorship agreements, and developing financial reports for grants • Managed event operations and logistics of 2 annual conferences (total 800+ attendees), monthly dinners, hackathons, and partner events • Held accounting responsibilities including owning budgets ($1.5M in total), managing payroll, supporting sponsorship agreements, and developing financial reports for grants



LocalVox - A Vivial Company

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Managed 90+ accounts in New York and North Carolina • Daily contact with clients through calls, emails, and face-to-face • Search Engine Optimization of client’s articles, websites & Google+ Local Pages • Helped local businesses publish and promote events, announcements and deals to engage with customers via newsletters and social media • Initiated and coordinate a monthly social calendar to institute positive company culture and engagement with local clients • Managed 90+ accounts in New York and North Carolina • Daily contact with clients through calls, emails, and face-to-face • Search Engine Optimization of client’s articles, websites & Google+ Local Pages • Helped local businesses publish and promote events, announcements and deals to engage with customers via newsletters and social media • Initiated and coordinate a monthly social calendar to institute positive company culture and engagement with local clients



Shiraz Creative

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Coordinated all meetings, new business development and email correspondence for Vice President • Assisted design and production teams in creating proposal ideas, sourcing images and pricing • Oversaw all venue scouting for events and formatted options in InDesign for clients • Coordinated all meetings, new business development and email correspondence for Vice President • Assisted design and production teams in creating proposal ideas, sourcing images and pricing • Oversaw all venue scouting for events and formatted options in InDesign for clients



The Tasting Sessions

• Food and Beverage Services

• Event Production Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Negotiated with 75+ vendors, artists, designers, chefs and mixologists to obtain donations and negotiate contracts • Developed a 2012 Communication Strategy including sample newsletters, Twitter interactions, branded merchandise, gift packages for press and target audiences to explore • Worked with a production team of three to create, budget and source event decorations and props for three themed events (a prohibition themed launch party held at The Gherkin, a tequila tasting, and a… Show more • Negotiated with 75+ vendors, artists, designers, chefs and mixologists to obtain donations and negotiate contracts • Developed a 2012 Communication Strategy including sample newsletters, Twitter interactions, branded merchandise, gift packages for press and target audiences to explore • Worked with a production team of three to create, budget and source event decorations and props for three themed events (a prohibition themed launch party held at The Gherkin, a tequila tasting, and a Swedish underground supper club dinner) Show less • Negotiated with 75+ vendors, artists, designers, chefs and mixologists to obtain donations and negotiate contracts • Developed a 2012 Communication Strategy including sample newsletters, Twitter interactions, branded merchandise, gift packages for press and target audiences to explore • Worked with a production team of three to create, budget and source event decorations and props for three themed events (a prohibition themed launch party held at The Gherkin, a tequila tasting, and a… Show more • Negotiated with 75+ vendors, artists, designers, chefs and mixologists to obtain donations and negotiate contracts • Developed a 2012 Communication Strategy including sample newsletters, Twitter interactions, branded merchandise, gift packages for press and target audiences to explore • Worked with a production team of three to create, budget and source event decorations and props for three themed events (a prohibition themed launch party held at The Gherkin, a tequila tasting, and a Swedish underground supper club dinner) Show less



Falco Ink.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entertainment PR & Social Media Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Spearheaded Falco social media division by launching and updating company’s Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and Tumblr and gained 900+ followers; developed a strategy to incorporate social media with future film campaigns • Managed three press junkets for film releases by coordinating talent and press on a tight time schedule • Researched press contact information, outreached to all online media and tracked coverage for seven films including The Guard, Our Idiot Brother and Gun Hill Road • Spearheaded Falco social media division by launching and updating company’s Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and Tumblr and gained 900+ followers; developed a strategy to incorporate social media with future film campaigns • Managed three press junkets for film releases by coordinating talent and press on a tight time schedule • Researched press contact information, outreached to all online media and tracked coverage for seven films including The Guard, Our Idiot Brother and Gun Hill Road



JKS Events

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Planning Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Sourced supplies in New York and online for a 750+ attendee wedding and corporate events while maintaining a budget • Assisted with day-of-event set-up, execution and clean-up with sharp attention to detail • Sourced supplies in New York and online for a 750+ attendee wedding and corporate events while maintaining a budget • Assisted with day-of-event set-up, execution and clean-up with sharp attention to detail



Schwartz Communications

• San Francisco, CA

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Researched and compiled media lists, reporter briefings, and article clips for promotional campaigns using CisionPoint • Crafted over ten press releases that were distributed nationally to hundreds of press contacts • Researched and compiled media lists, reporter briefings, and article clips for promotional campaigns using CisionPoint • Crafted over ten press releases that were distributed nationally to hundreds of press contacts



Brian Reyes

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Local Brand Representative

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009