Lead in the production of several events throughout the country. Manage the creative process with multiple vendors and partners including stage design, graphic design, security, logistics, speaker/content management. Collaborate with the audio/visual team on equipment and crew needs. Create complete experiences for the attendee for general sessions as well as special events. Create processes for the team and our vendor/partners for various aspects of the event timeline. Recognized for superseding expectations in meeting tight deadlines with excellent written and verbal communication, effective decision-making, and technological savvy

Managing events from concept to execution including a conference with over 30 breakout sessions, 3 keynote presentations, and more

(contractor) Chicago Association of REALTORSOversee the development, design, and execution of all aspects of all association events (5-6 per month) for over 10,000 Chicago based members. Select event sites for 2018 and 2019. Manage team as Event Lead for events including a golf outing, member business meetings, networking events, strategic plannings, and their signature event for 600 people. Cultivate business relationships with Chicago area vendors and association members. Train and oversee direct report.

Plan and execute major aspects of corporate events throughout the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Select sites, develop marketing materials, and build registration processes and databases. Provide onsite management for meetings of up to 450 attendees. Implement marketing objectives through the coordination of marketing campaigns to promote products and services. Schedule advertisements, and collect information to generate monthly reports and other data for advertisers. Liaise with various teams, including but not limited to finance and sales, both onsite and virtually. Leverage and cultivate business relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers, and sponsors. Provide oversight and train new employees as assigned.

Devised and executed marketing and PR campaigns, including new product introductions and existing product development. Managed and performed all aspects of administrative duties, data entry, research and development, and strategic planning. Handled logistics and coordinated various corporate and small business events for clients. Delegated tasks to staff and ensured timely completion, assisting team as appropriate. Fostered successful relationships through personal interactions, traditional marketing, and digital communications. Responded to complaints and resolved issues regarding customer contentment and the preservation of companies’ reputation.

Coordinated the production of Essence Music Festival, entertaining approximately 400K attendees. Directed activation of major sponsors, cultivated relationships, and managed press conferences and radio shows. Participated in activities related to strategic planning and driving business efforts.

Provided management of team and the equipmentSuccessfully led key projects which resulted in increased department participationPlanned and executed castings, training, and coverage of school activitiesCreated, produced, wrote, directed XU News Brief3rd place HBCU Film Festival winner- co- wrote, produced, directed