Experience

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  Aesthetica Events

  • Event Producer

    • Jul 2004 - Feb 2008

    Hired staff, oversaw setup and managed entire event production including the coordination of the décor, food, florals, entertainment, rentals, guest lists and security for events with budgets ranging from $15,000 to $500,000.

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  EventWorks

  • Event Producer

    • Jan 2002 - Feb 2007

    Sold, designed and produced events for clients such as W Hotels Worldwide, The Boeing Company and LA Inc. Produced a Gala award-winning event in 2006.Made sales presentations to prospective clients.Wrote proposals and contracts for clients, working with vendors and in-house production staff to create and provide all elements of the event. Maintained client relationships, researched new products that impacted the profitability of the event.Supervised crews of varying sizes during set-up of events, ensuring that the contracted décor, sound and audiovisual elements were implemented properly.Acted as a talent relations representative, handling all travel arrangements, talent rider requirements, and facilitating the sound check and performance.

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  Kai’s European Catering and Event Design

  • Manager/ Coordinator

    • Aug 2004 - Sep 2005

    Handled all pre-production elements at this exclusive catering and event design company. Managed the staff on the job site, ensuring that the event ran flawlessly.Devised concepts and wrote proposals for events based upon clients’ wishes and implemented them.Oversight responsibility for a staff of waiters and chefs at events.

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  Beacon Pictures

  • Assistant to Sr VP of Production and Development

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

    Managed office of a high level production executive, evaluating and advising on purchase of prospective material. Hired interns and handled all scheduling and purchasing for office. Acted as a liaison between directors, writers and executives for films including Spy Game, The Family Man, Bring It On, Thirteen Days and The Emperor's Club.

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  Actress

  • Independent Producer

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 2000

    Appeared as a principal in over 65 commercials. Guest-starred on television episodics and features. Financed 100% of my college tuition through; 1998 Assisted in the development of the independent feature film The Gifted, including raising financing and securing product placement agreements. Facilitated various aspects of production and post- production. Spokesperson for Trade Shows, various cities