Creator of the original Spray Paint n’ SipNative 312 Events provides unique experiences, team building events, brand activations and event management services in the Chicago Land area. Focusing on connecting people with the arts, Native 312 has had the pleasure to work with some amazing talent. If you are looking for a truly unique experience that connect with your supporters, followers or team Native 312 is here to help.

RPM Events is downtown Chicago’s premier location for weddings and private events. With more than 6,000 square feet, the venue features sweeping views of the Chicago River, a grand ballroom that can be divided into three independent spaces with access to the outdoor terrace, and a fully customizable culinary experience that provides guests with the best of RPM Restaurants.

Production Manager for: Goose Island’s Battle of the Breweries(2019,2020), Silver Room Block Party(2019), Museum of Science and Industry: Forts!(2019)Crew Lead for: West Fest (2019)Crew for: Crist Kindle Market- Chicago & Milwaukee (2018), Wicker Park Fest(2018,2019), Logan Square Art Festival(2019), Do Division(2019)

Execute events on location by managing the staff, client volunteers, and all BidPal technology and softwareProvide software training to client’s staff, volunteers and guests.Effectively and efficiently solve any onsite issuesReview all client auction and guest data and make appropriate changes when necessary onsiteIn all, consulted and managed 80+ events

Devise strategies to drive online traffic to the company website.Track conversion rates and make improvements to the website.Develop and manage digital marketing campaigns.Utilize a range of techniques including paid search, SEO and PPC.Oversee the social media strategy for the company.Managing online brand and product campaigns to raise brand awareness.Improve the usability, design, content and conversion of the company websiteResponsible for the planning and budgetary control of all digital marketingEvaluate customer research, market conditions and competitor data.Review new technologies and keep the company at the forefront of developments in digital marketing.

Blurp provides services in the fields of event planning and coordination for corporate and private clients. Consultations will be held in and outside of the office, primarily traveling to the clients place of business. Blurp proposes creative events as fundraisers or social gatherings to meet clients needs and requests. Blurp implements all events from conception to finalization.

Assists the Event Manager to help deliver a successful LivingSocial Adventures eventDelivers event materials and equipment to event venue locationsAssembles event information for part-time staff to ensure highest possible event qualityHandles various administrative tasks associated with market eventsResponsible for Experience Coordinator moraleMajor Events: 5K+ in attendenceLivingSocial 5K Glow RunLivingSocial BeerfestWindy City BBQ ClassicLivingSocial River Tubing

Primary responsibilities as an Event Technology Specialist is implementing technical needs for the clients event, designing event specs.Operation of large and small-scale audiovisual systems for live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. Providing excellent service and striving to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers all the while maintaining a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.

House Management for the Concert Hall at the Music Center for roughly 120 live music events per semester.Generate Programs for all live music events.Generate Posters for the Music Center.Generate Key Note Presentations.Proof the Concert Hall Brochure and mailer.Schedule physical and online Calendars.Schedule and update events in intranet system.Coordinate Vocal juries.Coordinate attributes of Open House and Commencement in the realm of production, coordinating staff and faculty, and house management.An elision between students and faculty.Creating and upholding a good presentation of the College.Assist in Artist Residency Program:With the new artist in residence program in full swing, the main focus and goal is directed towards having a successful residency program for Columbia College Chicago music students while catering to the guest artist. Being available for the artists and the faculty working with them during their stay is crucial as well. Some resent residency artists include Shawn Mullins, Joan Osborne, and Charlie Sexton.

Oversee day to day backstage Production Department operations in conjunction with the Production Manager and Production Coordinators.Serve as stage manager for all dance and kids concerts, responsible for production and technical advance.Assist production manager for all popular concerts, aid in production and technical advance.Manage, with the Production Manager, Technical Director, Lighting Director & Sound Engineer the technical advance and preparation for all popular, dance and children's shows.Provide assistance as needed on special performances (specific shows to be determined).Assist in the set up and execution of catering/hospitality and transportation needs; coordinate with Production Coordinator.Assist in the set up and execution of merchandising needs; coordinate with Production Coordinator.Establish house accounts and pay invoices as necessary.Participate in production meetings and communicate with artistic, production and technical staff, as well as artists, to ensure proper dissemination of information.Assist production manager in furnishing backline and stage requirements as dictated byartist contracts and riders. Assist in the creation of daily artist sound check and stage schedules.Maintain and update house Technical and Production Information Packet.Serve as a point person along with the Production Manager for Artists' and Ravinia's security teams in making all necessary arrangements for specific concerts.Work with Production Interns in artist scheduling and transportation, hospitality, settingdressing rooms, restocking inventory and general office work.Maintain and update technical info in intranet content.

Assist customers with finding the best technological solution for their unique situation by applying a vast knowledge of Apple products.Bring the Apple brand to life by clearly showcasing Apple Inc. standards in customer serviceTook part in store re-designs and overnights as a key member of Visual Standards team.Teach personal workshops in field of DAW's such as Logic Pro and Garage Band.