Christina Brown
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented event planning professional with a track record of designing and executing impactful activations. Expertise in event production and community building. Passionate about driving meaningful change and creating lasting impressions. Committed to delivering exceptional experiences, consistently exceeding expectations and leaving a lasting positive impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Onboarding Consultant
The Underline
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Planned and coordinated the logistics of a 4-week event management training. i
- Conducted orientation sessions to introduce the event manager to the company's events department strategies, procedures, and protocols.
- Reviewed best practices for project management for event operations, leading to more predictable and successful outcomes.
Programming and Events Manager
The Underline
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervised event operations, volunteer coordination, and staff associated with programming and events
- Produced and managed over 600 events comprised of health and wellness classes, cultural performances, fundraisers, corporate meetings, networking activations, sponsorship recognition/announcements, and government partnership events
- Developed and managed programming and event budgets, as well as departmental finances and expenses
- Collaborated with marketing and development teams to ensure robust promotion and sponsor engagement for events
- Established partnerships with community-based organizations and implemented a concession program for additional revenue streams
- Identified emerging programming needs and optimized processes for organizational growth
Events Coordinator
The Underline
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned and executed over 200 community events, designing effective run-of-shows and event floor plans
- Ensured compliance with Miami-Dade County regulations and collaborated with key departments for seamless event execution
- Built strong relationships with community partners and sourced talent and vendors aligned with event objectives
Happiness Engineer
ShipMonk
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed high-tier accounts, overseeing 5,000-7,000 product shipments while providing exceptional client service
- Coordinated time-sensitive projects and communicated updates to stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
- Identified areas for improvement through performance analysis and implemented workflow enhancements
Junior Happiness Engineer
ShipMonk
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed inventory and logistics for 4 national and global e-commerce businesses, delivering sustainable client solutions
- Oversaw logistical projects that consisted of 500 - 1000 product shipments per account.
- Promoted to Happiness Engineer within six months, managing 3 platinum, a total of 6 accounts, and implementing effective workflows
Culinary Administrator
Bill Hanson Catering
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained documentation of all pertinent information, such as equipment and supply purchases, vendor contracts, culinary budgets, and employee-related concerns
Prepared weekly event folders with proper documentation such as staff roster, event logistics, station arrangements, and client tasting information to ensure consistency and execution of events - Utilized software like Salesforce and StaffMate to prepare kitchen operations for events
- Managed culinary budgets, vendor contracts, and event logistics to ensure seamless event execution
AmeriCorps Member
City Year Los Angeles
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Mentored at-risk middle school students through academic programs and data-driven lesson plans
- Organized community-wide events and facilitated sponsorship outreach and in-kind contributions
- Analyzed survey data to enhance service year experience for over 300 corps members
Event Designer
Broward Health Foundation
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed and illustrated impactful event designs, expertly guiding projects from conceptual mood boards to final outputs.
- Consistently ensured that designs aligned with client and corporate requirements, adhered to budget constraints, and were delivered punctually.
- Skillfully prepared compelling proposals, documents, and presentations.
Event Producer
Strong House Events (S.H.E.)
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Partnered with clients to bring their event concepts to life for nonprofits, weddings, and corporate events.
- Guaranteed that all designs not only met but exceeded client and corporate standards, stayed within budget, and were delivered on schedule.
- Successfully crafted comprehensive proposals, documentation, and presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Relations and Affairs, Hospitality Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2019
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY03.2013
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft 365
- Canva
- Eventbrite
- Mondaycom
- Asana
- Budgeting
- Cost Accounting
- Contract Negotiation
- Event Design
- Event Execution
- Vendor Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Development
- Conveying Complex Information
Accomplishments
- Established and built an events department consisting of an events coordinator, volunteer coordinator, volunteers, and interns
- Streamlined the event planning process for an organization that produces over 200 events per year.
- Created a robust programming schedule consisting of at minimum 4 events per week and at maximum 8-10 events per week.
- Planned an led a successful 600 + attendee, community-wide block party event, 16 stations, and 23 vendors event within 3 weeks.
- Introduced event risk management solutions by creating contingency/pivot plans to ensure event safety, stakeholder expectations, and event continuation.
Certification
- Certified First Aid Provider
- 200-Hour Yoga Training Certificate
Timeline
Training Onboarding Consultant
The Underline
01.2025 - 02.2025
Programming and Events Manager
The Underline
12.2022 - 11.2024
Events Coordinator
The Underline
03.2022 - 12.2022
Happiness Engineer
ShipMonk
06.2021 - 10.2021
Junior Happiness Engineer
ShipMonk
01.2021 - 06.2021
Culinary Administrator
Bill Hanson Catering
07.2019 - 11.2019
AmeriCorps Member
City Year Los Angeles
08.2018 - 06.2019
Event Designer
Broward Health Foundation
09.2016 - 09.2018
Event Producer
Strong House Events (S.H.E.)
09.2015 - 09.2018
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor of Science - International Relations and Affairs, Hospitality Management
Florida International University
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