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San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, Ca

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management serves to manage and prepare the general public, businesses and institutions of San Francisco for natural disasters and emergencies. Through concise development and planning, planners are able to devise city-wide procedures for response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters.Within the special events realm, the Department of Emergency Management works closely with City partners and the community both before and during major public events to reduce the risk of an emergency occurring and to implement procedural responses.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Maintained invitation lists and correspondence with attendees• Organized and directed on-site registration at the Senior Leaders Seminar aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard• Represented the department and assisted with running its marketing booth at public events• Designed and coordinated the printing of promotional materials and event collateral• Attended weekly SF Fleet Week meetings, took detailed notes, and assisted in venue site-visits

Palo Alto, Ca

VC Taskforce is the premier "go-to" organization for investors. We address the crucial issues and concerns in the venture community and produce workshops, roundtable meetings and panel events that provide tactical and strategic insights and information for both investors and portfolio companies.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Publicized events to the general public, affiliated organizations, and VC Taskforce Members through various social media and marketing outlets• Maintained correspondence with new and past clients• Managed the company calendar, coordinated meetings, and maintained the schedule of the CEO• Coordinated catering menu options and orders with venue staff • Created materials and set up events while managing volunteers and client registration• Researched, identified and contacted sponsors for the annual Innovation Catalyst Award Gala

Santa Clara, Ca

The University Event Planning office is the best resource on the Santa Clara University campus for the production of successful University events. It assists all units of the University, including the Office of the President, Development, Admissions, Alumni, Athletics, The Centers of Distinction, the College and Schools, Student Life and all other departments that produce events for Santa Clara. The Event Planning Office provides the University with event planning leadership, informed counsel, and services that support the University's strategic aims of event development and production management. This campus‑wide office will manage events such as Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement, staffing the Board of Fellows, and the Golden Circle Theatre Party.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Performed database entry using Excel and PeopleSoft• Managed incoming phone calls and assisted the Director of Events with day-to-day tasks• Assisted with the set up for events, greeted and directed visitors to different campus locations

Bs, Commerce, Management

Activities and Societies: Director of Events, Management Association

Education record

Courses included: • International Business – Business Ethics in an Intercultural Framework • History – Barcelona: The Cosmopolitan City •.

Business, Spanish Language

Attended College-level classes in a variety of subjects through an Independent Study Abroad program during the summer after my Junior year.