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Jennifer Berry

Jennifer Berry

North Hollywood,USA

Summary

Dynamic Community & Event Manager with a proven track record at Imagine LA, excelling in partnership development and event planning. Successfully secured over $400k in donations and launched impactful initiatives. Adept in marketing strategy and team leadership, fostering community engagement and driving significant fundraising efforts.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Community & Event Manager

Imagine LA
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Executed launch of LA Disaster Relief Navigator in collaboration with LA Mayor's Office.
  • Produced festival-like events for families transitioning from homelessness, overseeing venue selection, talent booking, vendor engagement, and donation acquisition.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships and donor relations, engaging major donors to secure in-kind and monetary contributions totaling over $400k for annual Imagine Ball fundraiser.
  • Secured grants and corporate donations between $5k and $50k through personal networks, research, and creative grant writing.
  • Founded Emerging Leaders Advisory Board (ELAB), a pro bono group focused on social impact and DEI initiatives.
  • Created and executed annual Dancing with the LA Stars fundraiser, leveraging ELAB support for community engagement.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing campaigns from inception to execution.
  • Supported development operations by managing donation tracking in Salesforce, creating invoices, and generating expense reports.

Talent Manager

Morse Artists
Studio City, CA
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Negotiated production, sync licensing, investor, and brand partnership deals domestically and internationally across multiple time zones.
  • Secured film and TV sync licensing placements for roster through strategic pitching.
  • Organized high-end artist exposure events while adhering to tight budgets.
  • Managed comprehensive affairs for artists, including scheduling, travel, sessions, and social media.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal contracts for artists while overseeing company finances, including budgets and forecasting.

Manager / Dance Instructor

Soho Dance LA
Sherman Oaks, CA
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated star-studded studio events, fundraisers, and shows to enhance visibility.
  • Led team development initiatives, resulting in increased lesson count and sales.
  • Managed accounting tasks, including payroll processing and expense reporting.
  • Created innovative marketing campaigns to capture target audience attention.

Manager / Personal Assistant / Dance Instructor

LA Ballroom Dance Studio
Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Cultivated positive client relationships through proactive communication via phone and email.
  • Elevated company image through strategic social media marketing and website design.
  • Developed impactful marketing campaigns, including email marketing initiatives utilizing MailChimp.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Owner / Dance Instructor

Jenn4dancing
Medford, OR
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Financed and budgeted self-directed business startup effectively.
  • Developed marketing campaigns that increased business revenue by 70% in six months.
  • Cultivated strong interpersonal relationships with clients across the community.

Assistant / Professional Dancer / Instructor

Utah Ballroom Dance Company
Corvallis, OR
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Toured throughout the West Coast, teaching and performing a variety of theater and ballroom dance routines.
  • Coordinated with venues, bands, and caterers for company events.
  • Booked $5,000–$10,000 shows for the upcoming season.

Licensing Intern

Atlantic Records-Warner Music Group
Burbank, CA
09.2012 - 12.2012
  • Created daily reports using Nielsen Soundscan and Primetime Broadcast data.
  • Answered numerous phone calls and emails while delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Designed visually appealing flyers to inform clients about new album and song releases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
12.2013

International Business Management

ESDES International Business University
Lyon, France
12.2011

Skills

  • Marketing strategy
  • Partnership development
  • Team leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Event Planning
  • PR & Communications
  • B2B Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Accounting
  • Digital Marketing
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe
  • Photoshop
  • Blackbaud
  • Audacity
  • Slack
  • Salesforce
  • NationBuilder

Hobbies and Interests

  • Marathons
  • Volunteering with Mosaic Refugee Team and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities
  • Film Production
  • Violin (former Southern Oregon Symphony member)
  • Figure Skating
  • Ballroom Dance

Volunteer Experience

  • Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles, CA, 08/01/18 - 07/01/22, Donor support for annual fundraisers including annual Imagine Awards.
  • Brand Manager, Social Media Chair, USA Dance Chapter 1011, 06/01/14-02/01/16, Writer for blurbs and articles related to USA dance and the Rogue Valley dance community.

Languages

French
Limited

Timeline

Community & Event Manager

Imagine LA
07.2021 - Current

Talent Manager

Morse Artists
03.2019 - 06.2021

Manager / Dance Instructor

Soho Dance LA
08.2018 - 03.2020

Manager / Personal Assistant / Dance Instructor

LA Ballroom Dance Studio
02.2016 - 07.2018

Owner / Dance Instructor

Jenn4dancing
08.2014 - 02.2016

Licensing Intern

Atlantic Records-Warner Music Group
09.2012 - 12.2012

Assistant / Professional Dancer / Instructor

Utah Ballroom Dance Company
01.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Oregon State University

International Business Management

ESDES International Business University

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