Melanie Goldsobel
Jupiter,United States
Summary
Event strategist with 20 years of experience in managing high-profile events for high-net-worth clients. Successfully plans over 80 events annually, generating more than $2.5 million in fundraising. Expertise in budget management, team building, and donor relations. Proven ability to implement innovative strategies and negotiate effectively with vendors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Special Events
The Society of the Four Arts
Palm Beach, Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for 80+ donor, member, and community events, ranging from intimate 20-person cocktails to 500-person sit-down dinners.
- Create the annual overall events budget to present to Senior Leadership, EB, BOT and Finance Committee.
- Oversee all special event logistics from start to finish, including budget preparation, site visits, one on one meetings, negotiation of speakers, venue, menus, event set-up, entertainment, decor, audio-visual, etc.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and board members to deliver exceptional member experiences at events.
- Manage logistics for fundraising galas with a budget of $1.1M.
- Provide a return on investment analysis for all assigned events to ensure budgets are met.
- Coordinate donor recognition and outreach events to strengthen relationships with donors, potential members, and contributors.
- Organize speaker series, luncheons, and receptions featuring high-profile guests.
- Supervise all assigned staff while managing the run of show and vendor relations.
- Contribute as a senior member of the development team, overseeing the stewardship of 300 donors.
- Cultivate donations ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 annually from members.
- Involved in strategic planning for a $250M capital campaign.
Senior Event Strategist
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Oversaw assigned event logistics from start to finish including budget preparation, recommendations & negotiation of speakers, platform (virtual, in-person, hybrid), venue, menus, event set-up, entertainment, decor, audio visual etc.
- Promoted the mission of the Federation through superior customer service, event orchestration and education
- Continued to think outside of the box to give events a “wow” factor
- Coordinated all marketing activities for events including design detail, print materials, mailing of invitations, evites and recruitment strategies
- Worked closely with Donor officers to ensure that event vision is captured
- Provided a Return of Investment analysis for all assigned events to make sure budgets were met
- Managed contract negotiations with talent/vendors
- Effectively worked with high profile entertainment and the selected venue to meet the talent’s expected technical riders at a reduced cost through the venue
Director of Administration & Accounting
Temple Beth Am
Jupiter, Florida
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided administrative and logistical support for the smooth running of all Temple-related events
- Assisted in the development and management of Capital Campaigns
- Developed and implemented strategies promoting the Temple’s mission
- Developed Annual Budget and monitored ongoing operations to maintain responsible fiscal management
- Maintained and grew social media presence
- Achieved record profitability with new events and programs
- Managed projects such as new website, financial software, update of employee handbook, and corporate job descriptions
- Analyzed and implemented new services to enhance Temple membership and retention
Marketing Specialist
TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF PALM BEACH INC
Palm Beach County, Florida
08.2008 - 01.2015
- Designed engaging marketing materials that resulted in an increased click-rate
- Created weekly content for e-blasts, website, and bulletins to a network of 1,000 families
- Expanded opportunities for member participation to enhance member retention rate
- Collaborated with the Women’s League, Board and Executive Director on planning and executing high-end events
Business Owner
Precious Puppy
Jupiter, Florida
11.2001 - 03.2008
- Owned and managed a high-end pet boutique
- Trained and managed 12 employees
- Created and reconciled all budgets
- Developed and managed client base
- Created and implemented marketing strategies and events to increase visibility
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Pace University
New York, NY01-1995
Skills
- Project and Event Management
- Vendor negotiation
- Logistics coordination
- Fundraising strategy
- Audience engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Team leadership
- ROI analysis
- Budget management
- Communication
- Crisis management, problem-solving
- Time management
- Networking
- Event evaluation
- Guest management
- Budgeting expertise
- On-site execution
- Brand awareness
- Volunteer management
- Team leadership and motivation
Certification
- Certified Corporate Event Planner Certificate from QCSchools
- Hospitality & Tourism Management - Florida Atlantic University - Issued Apr 2020
- Notary Public - State of Florida - Issued Jan 2010
Timeline
Head of Special Events
The Society of the Four Arts
10.2021 - Current
Senior Event Strategist
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
03.2017 - 10.2021
Director of Administration & Accounting
Temple Beth Am
01.2015 - 12.2016
Marketing Specialist
TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF PALM BEACH INC
08.2008 - 01.2015
Business Owner
Precious Puppy
11.2001 - 03.2008
Associate of Arts - Communications
Pace University
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