Signature Events Manager
Current•Manage and oversee event budgeting, expense reporting, forecasting of 400k annual fundraising goal •Successfully executed CSL’s largest single fundraising event in history (Nov. 2024) - LUMINOUS, raising nearly $300,000 to support community initiatives•Substantially increased event attendance by 25% resulting in continued growth and execution of largest Gala in agency history with more than 640 guests in attendance •Successfully producing, managing and executing annual Signature Events which results in growth of donor support, revenue, brand awareness and sponsorships for the organization •Elevated brand experience and guest experience through brand awareness, event growth and event design•Created, scaled and managed event production on events up to 3,500 in attendance•Provide visionary leadership to the Signature Events team and committees, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and excellence•Responsible for sourcing and managing vendor relationships, contracts, venue logistics and event marketing