Detail-oriented events specialist with experience in event planning, production and oversight. Successful at building relationships with clients and organizing memorable events reflecting clients' vision.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Events
Blossom Restaurant and Rooftop
Studio City, CA
11.2023 - Current
Hired to launch the Events Department for brand new state-of-the-art tri-level restaurant and rooftop in Studio City
Analyze industry trends to identify new opportunities for the events department
Marketing and sales outreach for events
Logistics and Resources Event Coordinator
City Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
11.2020 - 05.2021
Event logistics for the City of Santa Monica Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Crisis
Coordinated events including food drives, Covid test sites, participant surveys, attendance, setup and breakdown of events
Event Coordinator
Annenberg Community Beach House
Santa Monica, CA
11.2019 - 03.2020
On-site coordinator for private and corporate and special events
Liaison between clients, planners and vendors
Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and floorplan design
Organized event facility, catering and audio-visual arrangements.
Prepared invoices, insurance and permits.
Event Producer
Along Came Mary Events
Los Angeles, CA
11.2016 - 10.2017
Produced high-end private, corporate and special events including movie premiers and television awards dinners
Liaison between clients, vendors and venues
Selected catering services and prepared menus for different types of events
Chose venues, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
Budget management, invoicing and reconciliation
Event Producer
Image Locations
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 10.2016
Represented luxury private estates, mansions and properties for corporate and social events
Liaison between property owners and clients
Rate negotiations and contract preparation
On-site event coordination and property location management
Producer
Parlay Production Group
Los Angeles, CA
01.2004 - 08.2015
Produced fashion, celebrity and lifestyle photo shoots and events
Partnered with creative team to execute creative vision within budget and schedule
Hired and supervised production teams
Coordinated group travel, hotels, client-team dinners and entertainment