
Strategic planning and execution leader with extensive experience inside Oregon Tool (formerly Blount International), combining corporate operations leadership, sales partnership, financial oversight, and hands-on event coordination. Proven ability to develop event strategy aligned to business goals, manage budgets, coordinate vendors, and execute complex, high-visibility initiatives across North America. Brings structured project management discipline from manufacturing environments and applies it to tradeshows, corporate events, and customer engagement initiatives with measurable ROI. Skilled at executive communication, stakeholder alignment, and on-site leadership.
• Lead cross-functional planning initiatives aligning engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to operational goals.
• Manage scheduling, staffing logistics, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Oversee inventory flow and materials coordination in fast-paced production environments.
• Managed full P&L; responsibilities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and budget forecasting.
• Developed and maintained company website to increase visibility and drive customer engagement.
• Coordinated vendor contracts and negotiated service agreements.
• Analyzed financial and operational data to guide strategic decisions and growth initiatives.
• Supervised Sales Administration team supporting multiple North American sales zones.
• Coordinated pricing structures, rebates, and co-op marketing funds.
• Partnered cross-functionally to execute revenue-driving customer programs.
• Planned and executed full-service weddings and private events ranging from 50–300+ guests.
• Managed event budgets, vendor contracts, timelines, and payment schedules.
• Coordinated venues, catering, rentals, décor, transportation, and entertainment providers.
• Led day-of execution including vendor oversight and real-time problem resolution.
• Developed contingency plans and ensured seamless guest experience under high-pressure conditions.