SPARKEL HARRIS
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Event Operations Manager with over 18 years of leadership in event logistics, client management, and high-pressure project delivery. Specializes in working with high-profile clients, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering events that exceed expectations. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and oversee end-to-end event execution while maintaining a client-focused, solution-oriented approach. Expertise in budget, vendor management, and event optimization to drive customer satisfaction and operational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Tradeshow and Events Project Manager
Spin Master
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Led cross-functional meetings with brand managers and creative teams to develop event strategies aligned with marketing goals
- Oversaw vendor partnerships, including audiovisual, staffing, and venue services, ensuring seamless event execution
- Managed financial operations, including invoicing, payment processing, and maintaining accurate budget trackers
- Supervised the North American Toy Fair showroom, showcasing Spin Master's premier product lines and fostering key client relationships
Success Manager
Creative Futures Collective
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded client success strategies for a portfolio of 500+ companies, improving satisfaction scores by 25%
- Designed scalable processes for onboarding, training, and mentorship programs tailored to client needs
- Maintained open communication with high-profile clients, ensuring seamless execution of projects and long-term relationship building
- Enhanced operational efficiencies by leveraging Airtable to create centralized databases for streamlined workflows
Account Manager
The Brand Pillars
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw nationwide experiential marketing initiatives for Fortune 500 clients, ensuring top-tier service delivery
- Streamlined contract execution and budget reconciliation, enhancing financial transparency and operational accuracy
- Led staffing and logistics planning for high-profile events, ensuring flawless execution under tight deadlines
- Partnered with marketing teams to design engaging campaigns that reinforced brand loyalty
Experiential Marketing Manager
2020 Companies
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Directed operations for corporate events, overseeing staffing schedules, compliance, and event setup.
- Managed daily operational tasks for a team of 30+, ensuring seamless communication and task completion.
- Conducted comprehensive post-event performance reviews, driving continuous improvement and team development.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Science - Marketing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- End-to-End Event Execution
- Budget Oversight
- Vendor Coordination
- Liaison for High-Profile Clients
- Needs Assessment
- Feedback Integration
- Team Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Inventory Management
- SAP
- Airtable
- Tableau
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SQL
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Global Tradeshow and Events Project Manager
Spin Master
07.2023 - 10.2024
Success Manager
Creative Futures Collective
01.2021 - 05.2023
Account Manager
The Brand Pillars
01.2019 - 03.2020
Experiential Marketing Manager
2020 Companies
05.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Business Administration -
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
California State University, Long Beach
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