JANICE STEPHENS
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Strategic and execution-focused marketing and events professional with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale events, digital campaigns, brand activations, and community engagement initiatives. Proven ability to manage logistics, vendors, talent, content strategy, and on-site execution for audiences ranging from intimate corporate gatherings to 1,500+ attendees. Recognized for blending creative vision with operational excellence to drive engagement, elevate brand presence, and deliver seamless event experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Host
Party Jockeys
11.2025 - Current
- Host corporate events, karaoke nights, and private functions
- Maintain event flow, audience engagement, and overall guest experience
- Support setup, logistics, and on-site coordination.
Public Address Announcer
Henderson Silver Knights | Henderson Force
10.2024 - Current
- Deliver live public address announcing for professional hockey games for the Henderson Silver Knights, Henderson Force, and the Annual Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game
- Collaborate with game operations and production teams to ensure seamless in-arena communication
- Engage large audiences in high-energy, fast-paced environments.
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current
- Lead social media strategy and marketing execution for a nonprofit organization and pageant systems including Miss Nevada USA, Miss Nevada Teen USA, Miss Utah USA, and Miss Utah Teen USA
- Develop and manage content calendars, branded campaigns, graphics, copywriting, and engagement strategies
- Support live events, appearances, and promotions with real-time content capture and marketing coordination
- Align messaging, branding, and audience growth strategies with executive leadership goals
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining brand consistency and meeting strict deadlines.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, and other collateral.
Creative Project Manager
Adam Red Agency
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Served as Digital Editor and Online Community Manager for the agency’s online platform
- Created and published original website content, articles, and editorial features
- Conducted guest interviews and produced written features for digital publication
- Edited and refined contributed articles to maintain brand voice and quality standards
- Planned and executed both virtual and in-person events, including large-scale Zoom-based online parties during COVID
- Hosted live virtual events, managing audience engagement and technical coordination
- Developed and managed social media content to support brand awareness and event promotion
- Strengthened digital community engagement through strategic content planning and interactive experiences.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Customer Experience Manager | Creative Project Manager
World of Dance Fitness / U-Jam Fitness
01.2014 - 08.2022
- Managed marketing, communications, and social media strategy for a national fitness brand
- Created and distributed all company communications, including newsletters and internal instructor communications
- Served as corporate liaison between brand leadership and partner gyms nationwide
- Planned and executed large-scale fitness concerts with attendance up to 1,500 participants
- Coordinated expos and interactive booth activations to drive engagement and sales
- Led logistics including venue coordination, travel booking, catering, talent payments, and on-site execution
- Coordinated video productions with world-renowned choreographers, including scouting, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor management
- Designed and sourced branded apparel and merchandise; managed vendor relationships and inventory
- Oversaw company online storefront and merchandise operations
- Conceptualized and launched “Unity Fest,” a traveling three-day annual conference introduced in 2017
- Coordinated annual fashion show to debut merchandise collections and increase sales.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Education
Marketing
University of Phoenix
San Jose, CA Skills
- Event Planning & Field Execution, Experiential & Live Event Production, Event Registration Platforms, Vendor & Talent Coordination, and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Marketing Program Logistics, Social Media Strategy & Content Development, Digital Publishing & Editorial Oversight, Online Community Management, and Budget Tracking & Inventory Management
- Project Management Tools (Monday, Asana, Trello), Inventory & Asset Tracking Tools, Shipping & Fulfillment Coordination
- Event coordination
- Strong organizational skills
Timeline
Event Host
Party Jockeys
11.2025 - Current
Public Address Announcer
Henderson Silver Knights | Henderson Force
10.2024 - Current
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current
Creative Project Manager
Adam Red Agency
08.2021 - 01.2023
Customer Experience Manager | Creative Project Manager
World of Dance Fitness / U-Jam Fitness
01.2014 - 08.2022
Marketing
University of Phoenix