Christine (Cris) Cunningham
South Setauket,NY
Summary
Seasoned Event Planner with a proven track record. Adept in event design and guest management. Successfully orchestrated over 250 luxury and corporate events annually. Strong vendor negotiation and media relations expertise. Known for enhancing brand reputation through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal & Lead Event Planner
Cris Cunningham & Co Events
Setauket, New York
04.2008 - 06.2024
- Founded and operated a boutique event planning company specializing in luxury weddings, milestone celebrations, and corporate events.
- Coordinated and executed over 250 large-scale events annually, including logistics, vendor management, and attendee experience.
- Provided end-to-end planning services, from concept development to execution, managing vendor relationships, budgets, and logistics
Public Relations Account Executive/Event Planner
Ogilvy & Mather, NY
New York, New York
10.1988 - 04.1993
- Oversaw high-profile client accounts, handled crisis communications, and implemented campaigns to strengthen brand reputation.
- Organized large-scale corporate events, including conferences and product launches
Public Relations Account Executive
Dick Lewis & Associates
Los Angeles, CA
06.1984 - 08.1988
- Managed accounts for corporate real estate clients, created a media portfolio and ancillary materials, wrote press releases, arranged media interviews, and maintained relationships with key journalists to secure media coverage.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Child & Adolescent Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1984
Skills
- Event design
- Guest management
- Vendor negotiation
- Special events planning
- Photography
- Editing and proofreading
- Media relations expertise
- Interior design
Timeline
Principal & Lead Event Planner
Cris Cunningham & Co Events
04.2008 - 06.2024
Public Relations Account Executive/Event Planner
Ogilvy & Mather, NY
10.1988 - 04.1993
Public Relations Account Executive
Dick Lewis & Associates
06.1984 - 08.1988
Graduate Certificate - Child & Adolescent Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Delaware
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