Summary
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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
References
Portfolio
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Patrice Brown

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic Events & Operations Manager with a proven track record at Good Luck Road Films, excelling in project management and vendor relations. Achieved a 25% increase in project efficiency through optimized processes. Adept at strategic planning and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality corporate events under tight deadlines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Events & Operations Manager

Good Luck Road Films
Northridge
03.2022 - Current
  • Direct comprehensive planning and execution of corporate events averaging over 10 projects annually.
  • Defined project scope and facilitated creative execution with internal design, fabrication, and external vendor partners.
  • Established intricate project timelines, assessed key milestones, and organized delivery of project components.
  • Managed budgets, obtained vendor quotes, monitored spending, and reconciled costs post-event.
  • Streamlined and optimized SOPs enhancing project efficiency and communication across teams by 25%

Senior Event Coordinator - Contract

WOW! Events
Los Angeles
07.2019 - 10.2025
  • Served as the primary point of contact across agencies, designers, and corporate clients, ensuring alignment and delivery to expectations.
  • Facilitated communication among team members to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines while upholding high quality standards.
  • Streamlined operations by creating templates for scopes, budgets, and communications.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services and supplies.

Senior Event Coordinator

City of Hope
Baldwin Park
04.2017 - 03.2022
  • Assisted senior staff in scope definition, production scheduling, and vendor liaison for live events, trade shows, and launches.
  • Supported creative workflow by preparing assets, coordinating timelines, and tracking milestone completion.
  • Gained early exposure to budgeting, CAD drawings, and production planning.

Event & Field Operations Manager

Ride 2 Recovery
Calabasas
10.2015 - 04.2017
  • Directed field team deployment and coordinated day-of logistics for nationwide cycling and awareness events.
  • Managed transportation, lodging, supplies, and AV arrangements spanning 10+ event markets.
  • Cultivated ongoing communication with production partners and sponsors for alignment and feedback

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO
06-2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget planning
  • Vendor management
  • Event production
  • Creative execution
  • Customer relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process flows
  • Graphic and media design
  • Process optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • High-pressure environments

Affiliations

  • Die-hard foodie
  • Avid walker
  • Psychology nerd

Accomplishments

  • Two time Values in Action awardee at City of Hope
  • Star Team Member awardee with Ride 2 Recovery

Certification

  • Project Management Professional Certification - Google/Coursera, 2024

References

References available upon request.

Portfolio

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Timeline

Events & Operations Manager

Good Luck Road Films
03.2022 - Current

Senior Event Coordinator - Contract

WOW! Events
07.2019 - 10.2025

Senior Event Coordinator

City of Hope
04.2017 - 03.2022

Event & Field Operations Manager

Ride 2 Recovery
10.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Fontbonne University

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