- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
TAMAR BURCH
Tempe
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to work with an energetic special events team where my skills and talents can help bring dynamic events to the community.
Results-driven event professional prepared for impactful roles in event planning and coordination. Managed complex event logistics, client relationships, and vendor partnerships to deliver high-quality experiences. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring successful outcomes in ever-changing scenarios.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Manager
Downtown Tempe Authority
01.2023 - Current
- Management and execution of event logistics, including vendors, artists, musicians, contracts, permits, applications, security, infrastructure, equipment, entertainment, food, etc.
- Researching and curating events within events, developing new activations, and enhancing existing events with innovative diverse programming.
- Assessing ways for events to be inclusive, diverse, and accessible for all.
- Working closely with other creative team members to craft activations, events, and experiences.
- Working closely with other creative team members to execute programming.
- Ensuring that all activations are in line with our internal strategic marketing initiatives with clearly stated goals and expected results.
- On-site management of events, including weekend and evening hours.
- Monitoring budgets and consciously executing with financial restrictions in mind.
- Management of Event Interns and volunteers.
Business Consultant
T2Burch Consulting
01.2018 - Current
- General Business Consultation
- Administrative Process Development
- Workflow Improvement
- Employee Training
Special Events Coordinator / Consultant - Marketing
Clark County Parks & Recreation Special Events Division
01.2021 - 01.2023
- 10X revenue increase on Jazz In The Park - 5 event live music series (2021-2023)
- Renaissance Fair - 150+ vendors for 3 day event – 15% increase in revenue (2021-2022)
- Tacos and Tamales – expanded from food fair to full cultural festival including vegan village, artist alley with live demos, and a cooking demonstration kitchen (35% revenue increase)
- Sunset Park’d – food truck festival
- Paws in the Park - inaugural outdoor pet festival – 5000 attendees
- Monster Mash – law enforcement community engagement Halloween festival event
- Event Coordinator Freelance for hire, www.t2burchevents.com
- Vendor coordination (recruitment, contracts, logistics) | Event logistics and support
- Artist liaison & hospitality | Marketing material development (print, web, social)
Operations/Event Management Presidential Appearance Event
Hope for Prisoners
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Coordinated/Managed event planning, set-up, tear down, and follow-up process for Official White House/Presidential visit.
- Worked directly with LVMPD, White House, Secret Service, volunteers, and media.
Community Connections Director
Grace Point Church
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Servolution – Multi-day/multi-site community engagement event
- Planned and managed large community outreach and engagement events (Servolution) and campaign (Mission Vegas);
- Developed and maintained an extensive network of contacts: including official partnership with City of NLV Parks and Recreation
- Volunteer management; vendor/partner management; budget and staff management; media/social media engagement coordination promotion/gigs/tours
ACA Benefits Director
Branch Benefits & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Effectively engaged national and local media, elected and appointed officials, and system resource to resolve high profile case issues associated with the Nevada Health Insurance Exchange/Affordable Care Act implementation.
- Maintained key customers across multiple carries based on strong customer relationships.
New Sales Account Executive
United Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Coordinated on-site education sessions, community outreach and engagement events, enrollment meetings, trainings and health fairs.
Event Coordinator, Vendor & Artist Management
Uniquely Jazz
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Event Coordinator for Michael Schivo Presents; event operations (setup/breakdown, tickets, etc), run of show, artist handling;
- Sponsor & Vendor Recruitment /Management; contract management for events supports (food, toilets, etc);
- UniquelyJazz.com -operated event-based retail business with e-commerce site;
- UJAM-Artist business management (promotion/gigs/tour)
Individual Sales Account Executive
Humana
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Selling directly to consumers and assigned brokers on product lines for medical, dental, live, vision and Short/Long term disability.
Supervisor & Account Executive
NevadaCare
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Lead leadership and team building trainings for small and medium sized businesses, and non-profit organizations.
Account Management
Aetna
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Collaborated and partnered with other professional groups to provide employee health, dental, vision & wellness programs.
Account Management
Investment Insurance Agency
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Advocate for clients when negotiating rates and service offerings with carriers.
Client Relations Manager
Associated Benefit Consultants
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Licensed Health & Life Agent
- Advocated for clients in billing adjudication and issue resolution.
Education
General Ed
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CAHigh School Diploma -
Canyon High School
Santa Clarita, CA05-1988
Skills
- 20 years' experience in special events management
- 22 year's experience in sales & marketing
- Project management
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Entertainment booking
- Event design
- Vendor relationship management
- Team leadership and supervision
- New business development
- Crisis management
- Team mentorship
- Events logistics management
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership and motivation
Accomplishments
Received the MLK Diversity Award for creating a programming initiative within an event inside an event, enhancing its inclusivity and impact in 2024.
Curated a Pop Up gallery
Certification
- Licensed Health & Life Insurance Agent - 1998 - present
Interests
Timeline
Events Manager
Downtown Tempe Authority
01.2023 - Current
Special Events Coordinator / Consultant - Marketing
Clark County Parks & Recreation Special Events Division
01.2021 - 01.2023
Operations/Event Management Presidential Appearance Event
Hope for Prisoners
01.2020 - 01.2020
Business Consultant
T2Burch Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Community Connections Director
Grace Point Church
01.2014 - 01.2015
ACA Benefits Director
Branch Benefits & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2014
New Sales Account Executive
United Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2012
Individual Sales Account Executive
Humana
01.2006 - 01.2007
Supervisor & Account Executive
NevadaCare
01.2004 - 01.2006
Event Coordinator, Vendor & Artist Management
Uniquely Jazz
01.2002 - 01.2009
Account Management
Aetna
01.2000 - 01.2004
Account Management
Investment Insurance Agency
01.1999 - 01.2000
Client Relations Manager
Associated Benefit Consultants
01.1995 - 01.1999
General Ed
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
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