Bethany Pickard Email & Phone Number

Kingston, Ny

Modern Kicks is a Hudson Valley wedding planner and event designer specializing in original and inspired celebrations.Our approach to planning and design is collaborative and down to earth. We celebrate the unique story of our couples by approaching each event with a fresh perspective and creating an experience that is thoughtful and personal, with a sense of humor. Let’s plan the best dinner party of your life! Modern Kicks serves the Hudson Valley, Catskills, NYC and beyond.bethany@modern-kicks.com

Brooklyn, Ny

The Bored Vegetarian is a vegetarian food blog which focuses on original recipes and photography. Over 60,000 Tumblr followers1200+ followers on Twitter900+ likes on Facebook

404 10Th Ave, New York, New York

404 is a multi-level, loft-like events space on 10th Ave. between 32nd and 33rd Streets.

Brooklyn, Ny

Develop proposals for full service social and corporate clients and drop off catering contracts based on specific budget and event needs. Responsible for all aspects of contract negotiation for potential clients and revisions for booked clients. Plan events from point of contract signing, including menu, floor plan and timeline development and coordination of staffing and rental and venue logistics. Event Manager for full service events including production of event materials, leading a team of up to 40 kitchen, waitstaff and vendors, troubleshooting unexpected issues and serving as point of contact for clients throughout and following the event.Write and manage Delicious Blog, a client and industry-focused company blog.

Managed Content and Service on WAP and Web storefronts for major Canadian carrier and its affiliates. Compiled client-facing sales trend analysis and made recommendations on how to drive service adoption. Prepared timely digital promotions and manage the execution of weekly store updates across multiple storefronts. Identified, diagnosed and tracked fixes for missing or corrupt content.

Responsible for day-to-day management and speaker placement for clients, including CA, Inc. and Polycom.Acted as a liaison between clients and event organizer in securing speaking engagements at relevant business events for client's corporate executives.

Developed new business relationships with record label and artist clients, exercising excellent sales and communication skills.Created individual radio marketing campaigns, based on market research and client objectives.Pitched albums from established and developing artists to college and community radio stations in major markets across the US and Canada.Assisted in planning and executing industry events at SXSW and CMJ, including brand alignment and sponsorships.

Improved station’s relationship with record labels and outside promoters.Interviewed numerous artists on-air and on location at concerts and festivals.DJ’d weekly two-hour timeslot, focusing on local and independent artists.

Ba, Communication, Minor In English Literature

Activities and Societies: KUGS

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, General

Activities and Societies: College radio