Executive Producer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Providing thought leadership, challenging the status quo, and designing custom-crafted, powerful events that engage and inspire. Directing and managing the entire production process from creative proposal through final event execution. Reimagining the way customers and employees engage with brands. Providing thought leadership, challenging the status quo, and designing custom-crafted, powerful events that engage and inspire. Directing and managing the entire production process from creative proposal through final event execution. Reimagining the way customers and employees engage with brands.

RYT-500 Yoga Teacher

• Jan 2020 - Present

Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Bhakti Yoga, as well as pranayama, meditation, nutrition, alignment, and yoga philosophy. I completed my training in Bali and integrate techniques and teachings from my experiences with yoga all over the world. I'm passionate about working with women and helping individuals on their path through yoga. Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Bhakti Yoga, as well as pranayama, meditation, nutrition, alignment, and yoga philosophy. I completed my training in Bali and integrate techniques and teachings from my experiences with yoga all over the world. I'm passionate about working with women and helping individuals on their path through yoga.

Senior Event Specialist

• Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

Operations and logistics for large scale events for Blue Zones Project Monterey County. Exceeded South County engagement goal for the year by pivoting existing kickoff event strategy and leveraging community partnerships. Created Ambassador volunteer program now being used in other BZP communities in the US. Developed new mini kickoff events with local partner organizations, and streamlined process for launching these events in different areas across the county every year. Operations and logistics for large scale events for Blue Zones Project Monterey County. Exceeded South County engagement goal for the year by pivoting existing kickoff event strategy and leveraging community partnerships. Created Ambassador volunteer program now being used in other BZP communities in the US. Developed new mini kickoff events with local partner organizations, and streamlined process for launching these events in different areas across the county every year.

Director Of Community Outreach

• May 2020 - Mar 2021

- In charge of all marketing, advertising, social media, events, public relations, and branding - Website design, development, and management - In charge of all marketing, advertising, social media, events, public relations, and branding - Website design, development, and management

Traveling

• Jan 2019 - May 2020

Event Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jan 2019

- Managed over 50 programs a year from start to finish; site searches and site inspections, negotiating contracts, working with vendors, communicating with clients, event specification guides, on-site management - Creating and maintaining accurate budgets and final reconciliations for each event (annual budgets in excess of $1,000,000) - On-boarded new clients and planned their initial events which resulted in repeat business and larger budgets - Built strong relationships with clients, vendors, and chefs across the country - Partnered with creative department to come up with new and unique event experiences - Trained and guided new employees and coordinators Show less

Marketing Coordinator, Events

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

- Coordinated Evening with MongoDB events - Managed set up of landing pages, registration, and email campaigns - Partnered with internal and external communities to plan and execute meetup events, including speaker support, marketing promotions, collateral and swag - Managed all external support staff and security for MongoDB World 2015 - Collected event lead data for Sales teams - Provided post event recaps - Venue sourcing, budget tracking, and vendor management - Coordinated Evening with MongoDB events - Managed set up of landing pages, registration, and email campaigns - Partnered with internal and external communities to plan and execute meetup events, including speaker support, marketing promotions, collateral and swag - Managed all external support staff and security for MongoDB World 2015 - Collected event lead data for Sales teams - Provided post event recaps - Venue sourcing, budget tracking, and vendor management

Account Manager

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

Providing activation services for some of the top brands in the world, including: GILT City, American Express, SK-II, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Levi's, Armani, Sephora, Glamour magazine, Cosmopolitan magazine, Details magazine, Maybelline, Philosophy, Garnier Fructis, Diesel, Folli Follie, MongoDB, eBay, New York Red Bulls, SEGA, Little Miracles, Florida Orange Juice and Luvo.

Freelance- Manager of Special Projects

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Providing activation services for some of the top brands in the world, including: GILT City, American Express, SK-II, Dolce & Gabbana, and MongoDB.

Freelance Event Coordinator for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

• Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

- Supported the IMG Fashion Events and Properties Sponsorship team - Responsible for allocating all invitation requests from sponsors, Sales team, and Public Relations team for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 - Worked with venue managers and seating volunteers, to direct sponsor guests and IMG guests to their appropriate seats for each show - Supported the IMG Fashion Events and Properties Sponsorship team - Responsible for allocating all invitation requests from sponsors, Sales team, and Public Relations team for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 - Worked with venue managers and seating volunteers, to direct sponsor guests and IMG guests to their appropriate seats for each show

Projects Manager, U.S. POLO ASSN.

• Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

- Responsible for overseeing designs and packaging for 16 sub-licensee companies - Planned and executed bi-annual trend and compliance meetings for sub-licensees - Created and developed consistent packaging standards with nominated suppliers - Setup first U.S. POLO ASSN. soft shops in Sears and increased sales 300+% - Created special event merchandise and signage for sponsorship of Saratoga Polo Association Summer 2012 season - Planned and executed photo shoots, press events, and trade shows - Responsible for approving all retail signage and branding materials Show less

Intern, assisted Principal

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

Founded by Ashley Wick in 2010, WICK AND Co. is a multi-disciplinary communications consultancy that provides compelling public relations, marketing and branding solutions to clients in the travel, fashion and design industries. We customize our approach with each new partnership, assembling handpicked teams who immerse in your brand's culture to ensure a shared vision and integrated message. We're small, which means we're nimble, and adapt to the way you work. Founded by Ashley Wick in 2010, WICK AND Co. is a multi-disciplinary communications consultancy that provides compelling public relations, marketing and branding solutions to clients in the travel, fashion and design industries. We customize our approach with each new partnership, assembling handpicked teams who immerse in your brand's culture to ensure a shared vision and integrated message. We're small, which means we're nimble, and adapt to the way you work.

Visual Merchandising Summer Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Worked with the Visual Merchandising team at the corporate office. - Assisted in the re-opening of the New York flagship - Styled and merchandised showrooms for sales meetings, market appointments and press days - Managed setup for event co-hosted by Spin Magazine and photo shoot with blogger Just Jared - Aided in the creation of the company's national merchandising guidebook, demonstrating knowledge of apparel terms and fabrications - Developed key mannequin looks for window displays and in-store displays - Sourced props, negotiated fees, and placed orders for visual elements - Assisted the VP of Construction and Facility Operations Show less

Estee Lauder Beauty Advisor

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

Worked to achieve daily sales goals, recruit customers, display and maintain merchandise stock, provide customer service and handle register transactions, pre-sell for upcoming "gift with purchases" and promote upcoming special guest events. Attended Estee Lauder company/product update conferences in Iowa City, engaged in phone conferences and store/departmental meetings. Worked to achieve daily sales goals, recruit customers, display and maintain merchandise stock, provide customer service and handle register transactions, pre-sell for upcoming "gift with purchases" and promote upcoming special guest events. Attended Estee Lauder company/product update conferences in Iowa City, engaged in phone conferences and store/departmental meetings.