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BRANDY THIGPEN

Long Beach,CA

Summary

With over 20 years in the events and hospitality industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge in event management, sport tourism, and logistics for mega sporting events, facilities, and corporate event planning. I am committed to delivering high-quality client experiences and have a solid background of consistently attaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Notably, I am continuing my education to obtain a Master of Sport Management degree in May 2025. I am eager to bring my skills, experience, and strong industry network to a company looking to grow their sports and live events business.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Events Marketing

CITY NATIONAL BANK
Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - Current
  • Develop and execute strategic event marketing plans for two divisions to promote the brand, visability, and market share of the bank.
  • Manage vendor onboarding and relationships to ensure quality services.
  • Review and track measured success factors associated with the event strategy.
  • Utilize Workfront project management softward to lead all marketing partners.
  • Track event data using Salesforce CMR software.

Founder

IN THE GAME HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS
Long Beach, CA
07.2020 - Current
  • Provided service to event planners to assist in planning Los Angeles based events while most partners were closed due to the COVID lock-down.
  • Offers extensive knowledge in branding and permitting throughout the City of Los Angeles.
  • Delivers excellent client service with great attention to detail.
  • Conducts site selection for events ranging from social to mega sporting events and conventions.
  • Experience with convention centers, arenas, theaters, hotels, DMO’s, corporate meeting planning, event marketing, and food and beverage.

Director, Client Services

LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD
Los Angeles, CA
04.2013 - 04.2020
  • Acted as a key liaison between meeting and event planners and the City of Los Angeles and event partners.
  • Assisted the National Sales Directors in closing business through site inspections.
  • Coordinated logistics and plans following facility inspections and evaluations.
  • Collaborated with clients and vendors during the preparation and execution of events and conventions.
  • Held key role of Client Services Director for the E3 Gaming Convention, 2015 Special Olympics World Games, 2017 NHL All-Star Game, 2022 Super Bowl LVI and MLB All-Star Week, College Football Playoffs, 2026 FIFA World Cup and the LA 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Yielded an average satisfactory score of 4.9 (out of 5.0) while forging relationships with over 1,200 members of LA Tourism.
  • Assisted the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission in creating bids for hosting sporting events.

Education

Master of Sport Management -

TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY
Tusculum, TN
05-2025

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management -

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SOUTHERN
01.2006

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Project Management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Site Selection
  • Food & Beverage
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget Preparation
  • Policy Compliance
  • Problem Solving
  • Event Communications
  • Stage Management

Accomplishments

  • Voted one of the Event Industry's 2024 Women to Watch

Certification

  • Hospitality & Tourism Management Certification, Florida Atlantic University, May 2020
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Events Industry Council, February 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President, Events Marketing

CITY NATIONAL BANK
12.2020 - Current

Founder

IN THE GAME HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS
07.2020 - Current

Director, Client Services

LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD
04.2013 - 04.2020

Master of Sport Management -

TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management -

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SOUTHERN

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