Experience

Orlando Business Journal

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Jeunesse Global

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Operations Manager - Events

  • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  - Led interdepartmental project reviews after assessing the needs of the project initiator to create a cohesive brand direction that met the needs of the requestor - Delegated and managed tasks to an internal events team and marketing department to ensure successful virtual and in-person events - Collaborated with international events teams in 6 different markets to provide event recommendations and operational oversight - Implemented staffing plans, production schedules, assigned responsibilities, provided event recommendations and operational oversight to teams in 6 international markets - Vetted and provided operational feedback to production partners about stage design to maximize the attendee experience while maintaining internal staff resources and work output Show less



Jeunesse Global

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager – Events

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  - Consolidated post event reports for income, attendance, promotion winners to assess the overall event profitability - Identified internal reporting inconsistencies and inefficiencies to create streamlined data tracking and conclusions. - Centralized multiple event websites to create one cohesive location for event brands, calendar, and streaming content - Oversaw the execution, completion, and distribution of over 310 communication campaigns in up to 16 languages - Consolidated post event reports for income, attendance, promotion winners to assess the overall event profitability - Identified internal reporting inconsistencies and inefficiencies to create streamlined data tracking and conclusions. - Centralized multiple event websites to create one cohesive location for event brands, calendar, and streaming content - Oversaw the execution, completion, and distribution of over 310 communication campaigns in up to 16 languages



EPOCH

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  EPOCH creates defining moments. We do this by inquiring and exploring to conceptualize great ideas. To bring these ideas to life, we collaborate with our partners. Our thoroughness allows us to execute successfully. We are intentional about the work we do by being aware of our space and how we function within it. – Implemented a first-in-class, scalable database of internal systems and documents to manage multiple projects effectively– Forecasted and managed over 75 project budgets, ranging from $5,000 PR events to multi-million dollar festivals for accurate accounting– Liaised between clients, internal departments, and event partners to bring project to life, on time and on budget– Negotiated multi-year and event specific vendor contracts to reduce variable pricing resulting in on average 10–15% in financial savings and increased goodwill amongst partners– Advanced over 40 sponsorship agreements valued at $1M+ for various brand activations, including Belvedere, Cricket Wireless, Monster Energy, AMC and more.– Participated in brand strategy and event conceptualization brainstorms to provide ideas and financial direction to meet client budgets and ease transition into the execution phaseDeveloped and implemented staffing plans, delegated responsibilities and guided various teams effectively – Oversaw various music festival departments including; credentials management, FOH and BOH infrastructure, safety and security, vendor management, and sponsorship execution for Sweetgreen’s Sweetlife Festival (2013 & 2016), Live Nation Urban Properties; Broccoli City Festival (2017–2019), Roots Picnic (2019), Lil’ Weezyana (2019), and Lights on Festival (2019) Show less

• • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  – Created recap decks, reporting documents to convey key campaign metrics and qualitative success testimonies of brand experiences to senior managers and necessary stakeholders– Responsible for accurate event permits and, liaised with structural architects, city, state, and federal officials to ensure all events were legally compliant per state regulations– Initiated and cultivated relationships with brand partners whose objectives aligned with client retail strategies and brand initiatives including; Roc Nation, SoundFi, Lululemon, Ramona Wine Coolers, Brooklyn Brewery, Sofar Sounds, and Brooklyn Circus– Briefed celebrity chef talent on program specific details and scaled approaches for successful pop-up experiences; Summit at Sea (2016) and Broccoli City Food & Grooves (2019, postponed) Show less



Lucky Peach

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events and Operations Associate

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  – Provided support to the COO and advertising sales teams for business development opportunities and advertising placements – Managed a national book tour, The Wurst of Lucky Peach, in 4 Major US Cities – Oversaw customer support for 30,000+ print subscribers – Provided support to the COO and advertising sales teams for business development opportunities and advertising placements – Managed a national book tour, The Wurst of Lucky Peach, in 4 Major US Cities – Oversaw customer support for 30,000+ print subscribers



Sweetlife Festival 2016

• Production + Logistics Manager

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016



Freelance Event Producer

• Event Producer

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Spoon University’s BrainFood Conference Brooklyn, NY, July 25, 2015 • Goose Island Beer Food & Savor Event Series Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 2015 • Goose Island Beer Food & Savor Event Series Brooklyn, NY, May 11, 2015 • Spoon University’s BrainFood Conference Brooklyn, NY, July 25, 2015 • Goose Island Beer Food & Savor Event Series Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 2015 • Goose Island Beer Food & Savor Event Series Brooklyn, NY, May 11, 2015



Momofuku

• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing and Public Relations

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Lucky Peach Issue Launch Events, Spring 2014 + Winter 2014 • A quarterly food journal Audi The Impossible Reservation, November 8, 2014 • A culinary tour of five NYC restaurants in partnership with Audi Lucky Peach Issue Launch Events, Spring 2014 + Winter 2014 • A quarterly food journal Audi The Impossible Reservation, November 8, 2014 • A culinary tour of five NYC restaurants in partnership with Audi



Le Fooding

• Brooklyn, NY

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2013

  Le Grand Fooding Time Mach’Inn, September 27 – 28, 2013 • A multi-night dinner featuring chefs from 3 countries to represent iconic culinary time periods Le Grand Fooding Time Mach’Inn, September 27 – 28, 2013 • A multi-night dinner featuring chefs from 3 countries to represent iconic culinary time periods



sweetlife Productions

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Logistics Intern

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Sweetlife Festival, May 11, 2013 • Music + food festival for 18,000+ attendees Sweetlife Festival, May 11, 2013 • Music + food festival for 18,000+ attendees