BETH CLAVIER
Winter Park
Summary
Dynamic Event Director with a proven track record of developing innovative and impactful event strategies that drive success. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills foster positive relationships with clients, vendors, and team members. Expertise encompasses all facets of event planning, ensuring seamless execution from initial concept to final delivery. Committed to delivering memorable experiences that exceed expectations and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Events & Patron Services/Production Manager
Sinfonia Gulf Coast & Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for bringing over 40 season (September – July) events to life annually, from contract to fruition for 2 major non-profit arts organizations in the region. Events include a 10 week concert series, 2 day music festival, black tie gala, seasonal concert offerings, educational outreach concert programs (partnering with Carnegie Hall), orchestra concerts, vintner dinners, national level sponsor events (such as Armani and Panerai luxury brands) and a 4 day signature fundraising event as well as organizing outreach programs to bring music and arts to schools, hospitals, nursing homes and special needs facilities in the region. Some of the featured concert artists include: Bernadette Peters, Patty LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Vanessa Williams, Taylor Dayne, Macy Gray, Trombone Shorty, Postmodern Jukebox, Morgan James, Haley Reinhart, LOCASH, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Matthew Morrison.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Client Associate
Wells Fargo Advisors
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with Financial Advisor to maintain a book of business 200+ clients strong, with a heavy focus on client relationships. Established a service matrix to ensure the proper amount of client contact is being made annually. Participated and graduated in both the Gateway and the premiere Delta program through Wells Fargo Advisors to ensure exceptional service was provided to our clientele. Proficient in most all PC based programs, as well as specialized financial programs to maintain client accounts. Executes high-dollar money transfers by way of time sensitive international/domestic wires, and other money movement instruments while adhering to FINRA rules and company policies and procedures. Maintained Notary Public license to assist with document facilitation.
Project/Operations/Production Manager
Resorts World Sentosa
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Partnered with executives from a broad range of departments to launch the first integrated resort in Singapore from ground breaking to grand opening. Trained managers/talent/staff, spearheaded projects in both Universal Studios Singapore and SEAA (South East Asia Aquarium), streamlined business procedures and efficiencies while creating guest programs and developing entertainment offerings. Production Managed several internationally publicized grand opening events including the official Resorts World Sentosa’s Grand Opening Gala which included celebrity and foreign dignitary presenters and attendees.
Entertainment Consultant
Resorts World Sentosa
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Appointed to consult for Resorts World Sentosa to launch the international offering of Universal Studios. Assisted and trained Human Resources by planning and hiring domestic and international talent, management and skilled labor to fulfill over 300 positions resort wide. Collaborated with HR and information technology vendors to develop programs for scheduling needs and drafted the standard operating procedures for the entertainment department.
Stage/Production Manager
NBC Universal
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Maintained and executed multi-million-dollar budgets for over 100 corporate and internal events and/or entertainment offerings within the theme parks.
- Managed actors/celebrities, technicians and other support staff to execute a wide variety of shows, events, concerts and rehearsals.
- Partnered with numerous departments such as sales, safety and compliance, operations, catering, marketing and guest services to ensure top notch show quality, capacity/sales goals, minimization of show downtimes and guest recovery scenarios.
- Developed training manuals and created production books (pre-production, execution and postmortem) for general Standard Operating Procedures purposes and to archive events.
- EVENTS: Grinchmas, Halloween Horror Nights, Mardi Gras (parade and concert series), Grad Bash, Reggae Fest, Jamaican Independence Day, The Ellen Show, Fear Factor, Rock the Universe, Labor Day, New Year's Eve Celebration, Cinco de Mayo and multitudes of specialized corporate events.
- VENUES: Poseidon's Fury, The 8th Voyage of Sindbad, 'swing' Stage manager for all venues in park, The Red Coconut Club, Bob Marley's, Pat O'Brien's, The Groove, Rising Star, Margaritaville, Latin Quarter and the CityWalk Main Stage.
Office Manager & Membership Coordinator
Screen Actors Guild
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Advised actors on membership, processed applications, collected initiation fees, monitored dues payments, reconciled financial reports, processed production paperwork and prepared reports for Florida motion picture, television and commercial production.
- Responsible for maintaining and purchasing office supplies/equipment and singularly facilitated a significant office reorganization and upgrade of equipment, furniture, decor and supplies.
Education
Continuing education - Public Relations
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
NICEVILLE, FLundefined
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TALLAHASSEE, FL01.2007
Skills
- Judgement & Decision Making
- Project Management
- Personnel & Human Resources
- Vendor negotiation
- Creative direction
- Resource allocation
- Contract execution
- Customer service
- Staff leadership, training & development
- Logistics management
- Creativity and adaptability
- Logistics coordination
Activities
- Member of several Chamber of Commerce Groups
- Member of the Destin Women's Club
- Previous Rotarian
- Previous member of the Young Professionals of South Walton
- Avid volunteer for numerous charities and non-profit organizations
- Received NBC Universal's 'Excellence in Leadership' Award
- Received NBC Universal's BRAVO Award
- Received Tallahassee Community College's Volunteerism Award
Timeline
Director of Events & Patron Services/Production Manager
Sinfonia Gulf Coast & Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
09.2019 - Current
Client Associate
Wells Fargo Advisors
10.2015 - 09.2019
Project/Operations/Production Manager
Resorts World Sentosa
01.2011 - 01.2015
Entertainment Consultant
Resorts World Sentosa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Stage/Production Manager
NBC Universal
01.2002 - 01.2010
Office Manager & Membership Coordinator
Screen Actors Guild
01.2000 - 01.2002
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TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Continuing education - Public Relations
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE