COURTNEY ZINERMAN
New York,NY
Summary
Results-oriented Corporate Events and Program Management Leader with 17 years of expertise in directing high-profile events and global conferences. Led cross-functional teams and managed $1M+ budgets to align event strategies with organizational goals. Skilled in project management, vendor negotiations, and risk mitigation, consistently delivering impactful executive engagements and enhancing operational processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Events
BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Brooklyn, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Lead strategy, project management, and execution for a portfolio of 20+ annual high-profile events, including executive forums, economic development conferences, industry summits, and stakeholder programs serving an organization with 1,500+ members.
- Partner directly with the President and CEO, Board leadership, corporate sponsors, government representatives, and internal stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into comprehensive event plans and deliverables.
- Developed integrated production schedules, run-of-show documents, planning timelines, budgets, vendor requirements, and operational workflows to effectively coordinate multiple concurrent programs.
- Oversee the full event lifecycle, including venue sourcing, contract coordination, speaker management, attendee communications, production, onsite execution, and post-event follow-up.
- Managed and coached a two-person events team, assigning responsibilities, reviewing deliverables, and establishing consistent standards for planning and execution to enhance overall team performance.
- Collaborated with Finance, sponsors, vendors, and executive leadership to monitor event expenditures, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate operational risks.
- Develop standardized planning templates, production checklists, and repeatable workflows to strengthen cross-functional coordination and event delivery.
Event Production Manager, Freelance
UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD
New York, NY
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated production and execution of large-scale corporate events and experiential activations at Oculus, enhancing visitor engagement and brand visibility.
- Managed complex production workstreams involving clients, venue management, vendors, security personnel, union labor, and Port Authority representatives.
- Developed and coordinated production schedules, load-in/load-out requirements, site logistics, and vendor responsibilities to support timely event execution.
- Resolved onsite operational challenges, ensuring compliance with venue protocols, security requirements, and production timelines to maintain event integrity.
- Supported client relationships, budget coordination, and high-touch event delivery within a high-traffic, operationally complex venue.
Senior Manager, Global Engagement & Belonging
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS
New York, NY
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed strategy and execution for 100+ annual global events and employee engagement initiatives across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
- Managed a $1M+ annual program budget, overseeing vendor relationships, resource allocation, event expenditures, and production requirements across multiple regions.
- Led production of Medidata's 25th Anniversary celebration, connecting approximately 2,500 attendees across eight offices through coordinated regional events and a livestreamed flagship experience in New York.
- Partnered with executive leadership, HR, Internal Communications, Workplace, IT, and external vendors to align event objectives, timelines, communications, and execution plans.
- Coordinated eight regional engagement councils, providing planning guidance and developing standardized processes that enhanced event execution consistency.
- Established event planning playbooks and operational guidelines, streamlining production schedules to foster collaboration and ensure program consistency.
- Evaluated event participation data and stakeholder feedback to pinpoint areas for program enhancement, driving stronger employee experiences.
Workplace & Events Specialist
BRANCH METRICS
New York, NY
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed corporate events, executive gatherings, global offsites, and employee engagement programs for 315 employees across New York, Chicago, and Bangalore, enhancing employee connection and engagement.
- Managed corporate events, executive gatherings, global offsites, and employee engagement programs supporting approximately 315 employees across New York, Chicago, and Bangalore.
- Developed event timelines and coordinated internal and external stakeholders to align deliverables and responsibilities for seamless execution.
- Partnered with People, Communications, Marketing, IT, and executive leadership to deliver programs aligned with organizational priorities.
- Managed event and workplace expenses, including monthly corporate card reconciliation, financial tracking, and budget oversight.
- Created engagement initiatives, including BRANCHTalk and Wellness Wednesday, standardizing workflows across multiple offices to foster community and collaboration.
Office & Events Manager
FIRST ROUND CAPITAL
New York, NY
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Led planning and execution of executive offsites, leadership meetings, company retreats, corporate dinners, and employee engagement experiences.
- Managed a multi-day company retreat in Palm Springs, overseeing venue selection, travel, accommodations, vendor coordination, programming, and onsite logistics.
- Partnered with executives and internal stakeholders to translate program objectives into actionable timelines and event requirements.
- Managed vendor relationships, coordinated hospitality logistics, and oversaw event expenses and corporate card reconciliation to ensure seamless event execution.
- Adapted employee programming to virtual and hybrid formats during COVID, enhancing onboarding experience and streamlining workplace operational processes.
Event Specialist
WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE
New York, NY
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Produced 65+ annual high-profile institutional, executive, donor, educational, and milestone events, including galas, commencements, receptions, and stakeholder programs.
- Managed event planning from concept to execution, overseeing budgets, venue sourcing, vendor contracts, registration, attendee communications, production logistics, and financial reconciliation to ensure seamless events.
- Collaborated with senior leadership, faculty, donors, and external organizations to deliver polished events that met institutional standards and required exceptional attention to detail.
- Coordinated VIP hospitality and onsite operations, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and service expectations while enhancing guest experiences.
Client Liaison
UXC ECLIPSE / DXC TECHNOLOGY
New York, NY
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Coordinated executive operations, corporate events, and travel logistics for international offices in New York, Australia, Canada, and Fiji.
- Coordinated executive schedules, internal events, vendor requirements, and operational logistics.
- Managed executive schedules, internal events, vendor requirements, and operational logistics to ensure seamless execution.
- Executed monthly corporate card reconciliation and tracked expenses to maintain accurate financial documentation.
- Performed monthly corporate card reconciliation, expense tracking, and financial documentation.
Production Manager, Freelance
Dalzell Creative / Good Sense & Company / Norton Edwards LLC
New York City Metro Area
04.2009 - 12.2020
- Executed large-scale corporate events, conferences, concerts, film festivals, brand activations, and VIP experiences for high-profile clients including AT&T, Google, YouTube, Revlon, Tribeca Film Festival, Advertising Week, and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- Coordinated production logistics and vendor communication, ensuring seamless venue setup, guest services, VIP hospitality, and run-of-show requirements during onsite operations.
- Directed creative production schedules across Dalzell Creative, Good Sense & Company, and Norton Edwards LLC.
- Coordinated staff assignments for print, digital, and branded content projects.
- Reviewed job tickets, proofs, and specs for accuracy before release.
Volunteer Manager
DUMBO Arts Festival
Brooklyn, NY
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Recruited volunteers for DUMBO Arts Festival events and installations.
- Coordinated volunteer assignments, orientations, and artist logistics for festival operations, ensuring seamless production and efficient staff deployment.
- Trained volunteers on check-in, guest support, and event procedures.
- Scheduled volunteer shifts across festival venues and performance sites.
Marketing Coordinator
Haymarket Media
New York, NY
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Executed marketing for technology-industry events, engaging attendees through targeted outreach and coordinating registration processes, including Cvent page creation and onsite check-in support.
- Coordinated multi-channel marketing campaigns for Haymarket Media publishing brands, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Managed email schedules, audience lists, and campaign asset updates.
- Supported event promotion across print, digital, and social channels, maximizing reach and participation.
Education
B.A. - Communications
CUNY Brooklyn College
Skills
- Event strategy leadership
- Event Lifecycle Management
- High-Visibility Corporate Events
- Global Conferences & Offsites
- Premium Attendee Experiences
- Executive & VIP Engagement
- Project management
- Workback Schedules
- Budget Development & Oversight
- Financial Reconciliation
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Post-Event Evaluation
- Stakeholder leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Production Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Process Improvement
- Operational Workflows
Timeline
Director of Special Events
BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2026 - Current
Event Production Manager, Freelance
UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD
04.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Manager, Global Engagement & Belonging
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS
03.2024 - 03.2025
Workplace & Events Specialist
BRANCH METRICS
08.2022 - 03.2024
Office & Events Manager
FIRST ROUND CAPITAL
03.2020 - 06.2022
Event Specialist
WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE
01.2018 - 03.2020
Client Liaison
UXC ECLIPSE / DXC TECHNOLOGY
10.2015 - 01.2018
Volunteer Manager
DUMBO Arts Festival
09.2012 - 10.2014
Marketing Coordinator
Haymarket Media
08.2011 - 10.2011
Production Manager, Freelance
Dalzell Creative / Good Sense & Company / Norton Edwards LLC
04.2009 - 12.2020
B.A. - Communications
CUNY Brooklyn College