Erica Martinez
Manager, Events and Operations
San Francisco,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Events Manager
Craft Ventures
San Francisco , CA
06.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations for two office locations - including facilities oversight, vendor management, supply & snack inventory, workplace experience, and overall office functionality.
- Led the opening of a second office location, including hiring and managing vendors, building operational workflows, and ensuring the space launched fully functional and on brand.
- Oversaw brand awareness and gifting by running the firm’s swag program, creating one-of-a-kind employee gifts, welcome boxes for founders, VIP experiences, and all custom gifting needs for the firm.
- Managed the firm’s events program for 3.5 years, overseeing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts to align with event budgets, while ensuring every event met brand standards and delivered strong ROI.
- Planned and executed a wide range of internal and external events - including Investor Day, Hackathons, office opening party, founder happy hours, company and portfolio offsites, holiday parties, employee dinners, and other high-touch firm events - overseeing end-to-end logistics, vendor coordination, and budget adherence.
- Led end-to-end planning of the firm’s annual team offsite in Cabo, including curated welcome gifts, daily team-building activities, themed dinners with live entertainment, vendor coordination, and complete travel and logistics management.
- Provided executive administrative support, including proactively managing executive calendars, anticipating scheduling needs and coordinating high-priority meetings.
First Grade Teacher
San Mateo - Foster City School District
San Mateo , CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Led daily operations for a 28 person classroom, coordinating schedules, managing priorities, and maintaining an organized, engaging learning environment.
- Used data analysis to identify individual student needs and develop personalized learning plans.
- Mentored new teachers through structured coaching and guidance, supporting strong performance and a positive team culture.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and deliver multi part educational programs that required cross-team coordination and detailed planning.
- Planned and organized staff team building activities, including potlucks, celebrations, and holiday events.
Kindergarten Teacher
Grants Pass School District 7
Grants Pass, OR
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Built strong, positive relationships with students and families to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Delivered daily lessons, followed school curriculum, and used data to develop and monitor personalized learning plans for each student.
- Taught foundational life skills - such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and independence - to help students grow with confidence and carry these skills forward.
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to enhance classroom activities and improve overall learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR 05.2001 -
Timeline
Operations and Events Manager
Craft Ventures
06.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
San Mateo - Foster City School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Grants Pass School District 7
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Grand Canyon University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Oregon University
05.2001 -