Ingrid Brast
Summary
Dynamic event producer with extensive experience in vendor negotiation, logistics management, budget development, and on-site execution. Recognized for creating engaging events that align with brand objectives, ensuring seamless coordination between clients, vendors, and internal teams. A Division I athlete by background, which means composure under pressure, adaptability, the ability to learn quickly, implement feedback effectively, and a high personal standard of work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Relations Manager (Volunteer)
Pilot Mental Health Campaign
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop story angles, thought leadership, and programs to achieve maximum media exposure.
- Managed crisis communications and emergency response strategies and implementation.
- Analyzed media commentary to check for consistent and appropriate use of company name and brand.
- Built and maintained relationships with key aviation media members.
- Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
Event Producer
The Brand Amp
Costa Mesa, California
06.2024 - Current
- Proposed strategies, developed budgets, and determined tactics for successful product launches, brand activations, trade shows, conferences, and various similar events.
- Developed branding, and sources printing, and supply vendors to meet the unique requirements of each event.
- Planned event logistics by performing site evaluations and cost estimates.
- Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility, and guest information.
- Oversaw on-site operations, ensuring a smooth setup and breakdown of events.
- Facilitated communication between clients, vendors, and internal teams throughout planning.
Public Relations and Events Intern
The Brand Amp
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped write and distribute pitches and press releases to key media contacts.
- Built databases containing information on local media sources.
- Developed and deepened relationships with media members.
- Monitored media coverage on events and media releases to create press clippings.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Researched vendors and locations, organized and purchased supplies for events, coordinated event setup and teardown, and liaised between event staff and facilities staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2024
Skills
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Event design
- Logistics management
- On-site execution
- Venue selection
- Post-event analysis
- Budget development
- Budget management
- Branding consistency
- Travel arrangements
- Audio-visual coordination
- Transportation management
- Press release writing
- Story pitching
- Media outreach
- Strategic planning
- Media relationships
Timeline
Media Relations Manager (Volunteer)
Pilot Mental Health Campaign
03.2025 - Current
Event Producer
The Brand Amp
06.2024 - Current
Public Relations and Events Intern
The Brand Amp
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Southern California