Monica Salazar
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished event and administrative professional with over 20 years of experience leveraging and developing high-performing teams and driving progress forward. Entrepreneurial spirit that effectively aligns with key business partners, event producers, community leaders, and non-profit organizations in support of business initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Special Event Manager
Spark Events
San Francisco, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Assist Director with management of day-to-day administrative function for non-profit galas and luncheons, and local street festivals.
- Hire and cross-train staff and volunteer members for all event related responsibilities and confirm work schedules with team members.
- Organize and plan activities and live entertainment at events.
- Liaise with vendors and sponsors, and process payments pre and post events.
Event Manager
Opel Productions
San Francisco, CA
12.2017 - Current
- Directly support Founder in production of world class electronic music festivals and club events in the Bay Area.
- Lead VIP relations and artist hospitality including transportation to/from airport, venue, and hotel.
- Assist in coordination and communication of on-site logistics for staff and volunteer crews at events.
- Promote special events in local social calendars, and on social media channels, consistently strategizing growth.
Executive Director
Beats Drop Cancer
San Francisco, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Provide free music and sound therapy in Bay Area for individuals seeking alternatives to cancer care at center located at The Midway SF.
- Create promotional print and web-based materials that provide insightful information to public, and manage all social media portals.
- Produce fundraising events in San Francisco, including a very successful open air gala at The Midway SF during the pandemic, raising over $10,000 in October 2020.
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
Kilroy Realty Corporation
San Francisco, CA
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided daily support to Senior Vice President of Asset Management, and Senior Vice President of Development and Land Planning.
- Managed daily calendars, meeting requests and other correspondence and processed expenses/reimbursements for senior management.
- Acted as lead coordinator for Company's regional events including annual summer picnic, quarterly "State of the Region" event, monthly conferences, and other onsite and virtual meetings and events as needed.
- Supervised and mentored administrative team members in San Francisco Regional Office.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Canepa
Scotts Valley, CA
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided direct support to CEO of world class automotive sales, restoration and motorsports facility.
- Delivered high touch communication with clients, vendors, and staff and managed daily needs with top attention to detail.
- Maintained complex calendar of business and personal events and meetings and coordinate domestic and international travel.
- Produced the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Supercar event in August 2019, and other special events in association with Monterey Car Week.
Registration Project Manager
Ellen Michaels Presents
Los Gatos, CA
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Managed all aspects of event registration for virtual, national and international corporate client events.
- Provided excellent customer service and project management through weekly meetings, on demand event measurement, analysis and reporting.
- Negotiated vendor contracts including room blocks for sales teams, managers and executives on behalf of the client.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California
Los Angeles06.1995
Skills
- Creativity and Adaptability
- CRM Tracking
- Event Planning and Project Management
- Executive Level Support
- Local Business Relationships
- Social Media and Marketing Strategy
- Sponsorship and Fundraising Development
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Vendor Relations
Accomplishments
- Artist Hospitality for Above & Beyond, John Summit, King Buffalo, Gabriel & Dresden, Spencer Brown at Opulent Temple Burning Man 2022
- Volunteer Coordinator, The Edwardian Ball (2021-current)
- Volunteer Coordinator, New Bohemia NYE (2019-current)
- Events Team, Stern Grove Festival (2021 Season)
- Co-producer, Gabriel and Dresden sold out fundraiser for Opulent Temple at The Great Northern (2019)
- Producer, Earth Day San Francisco (2014, 2015)
- Producer, Earthdance International in San Diego (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) and Santa Cruz (2015)
- Producer, Green Addict float at SF Lovefest (2007, 2008, 2009)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
Kilroy Realty Corporation
10.2021 - 09.2022
Special Event Manager
Spark Events
01.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant to CEO
Canepa
05.2018 - 04.2020
Event Manager
Opel Productions
12.2017 - Current
Executive Director
Beats Drop Cancer
07.2017 - Current
Registration Project Manager
Ellen Michaels Presents
02.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California
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