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Evanston, Illinois, United States

Oversees: 1. Planning and execution of domestic and international events for principal donors of The Rotary Foundation2. Proper management of annual six-figure event budget, including oversight of bidding and contract negotiations and forecasting future expenditures 3. Donor Events team, vendor management, and any additional event support both internal and external 4. Development and maintenance team’s administrative processes and procedures Collaborates with: 1… Show more Oversees: 1. Planning and execution of domestic and international events for principal donors of The Rotary Foundation2. Proper management of annual six-figure event budget, including oversight of bidding and contract negotiations and forecasting future expenditures 3. Donor Events team, vendor management, and any additional event support both internal and external 4. Development and maintenance team’s administrative processes and procedures Collaborates with: 1. Teams across the organization on program recommendations and deliverables 2. Internal and volunteer leadership on program needs and decisions 3. Manager of Donor Relations & Stewardship in developing program updates and enhancementsProject manager of select interdepartmental events outside of Donor Events portfolio Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsible for:1. Leading various external clients in the planning and execution of multi-day conferences, galas, press events, festivals, and special events both virtually and in-person2. Research, contract negotiations, and management of event vendors3. Preparation and management of extensive event budgets4. Developing and adhering to detailed timelines, utilizing various project management tools5. Management of part-time event staff and internsCollaborated… Show more Responsible for:1. Leading various external clients in the planning and execution of multi-day conferences, galas, press events, festivals, and special events both virtually and in-person2. Research, contract negotiations, and management of event vendors3. Preparation and management of extensive event budgets4. Developing and adhering to detailed timelines, utilizing various project management tools5. Management of part-time event staff and internsCollaborated with:1. Departments across the firm to fulfill event needs 2. Clients and applicable stakeholders to develop event strategies using immediate and long-term goals Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Managed: 1. Planning and execution of 25+ meetings, multi-day conferences, and special events per month 2. Events Coordinator, interns, and event volunteers/support staff3. Research, contract negotiations, and oversight of event vendors 4. Development, implementation, and refinement of new and existing event planning documents including budget tracking, event metrics, speaker requests and briefings, detailed run-of-show, and planning timelinesCollaborated with: 1… Show more Managed: 1. Planning and execution of 25+ meetings, multi-day conferences, and special events per month 2. Events Coordinator, interns, and event volunteers/support staff3. Research, contract negotiations, and oversight of event vendors 4. Development, implementation, and refinement of new and existing event planning documents including budget tracking, event metrics, speaker requests and briefings, detailed run-of-show, and planning timelinesCollaborated with: 1. Various internal and external teams to fulfill marketing, communications, and programmatic needs2. Office of Diversity and Inclusion to develop events, programs, and practices addressing Board initiatives as an inaugural board memberDeveloped: 1. Facility rental fee schedule, policies and procedures, contract agreement, and informational packet Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Oversaw all operational needs of Stony Island Arts Bank and Dorchester Art & Housing Collaborative, including: 1. Managing Arts Bank docents and Housing Collaborative volunteers2. Public and private tour coordination 3. Logistics of private events, facility rentals, and exhibition openings4. Collaboration with Director of Public Programming on the planning and execution of public programming; accommodations and assignments for visiting artists; and the acquisition and… Show more Oversaw all operational needs of Stony Island Arts Bank and Dorchester Art & Housing Collaborative, including: 1. Managing Arts Bank docents and Housing Collaborative volunteers2. Public and private tour coordination 3. Logistics of private events, facility rentals, and exhibition openings4. Collaboration with Director of Public Programming on the planning and execution of public programming; accommodations and assignments for visiting artists; and the acquisition and installation of Arts Bank exhibitionsDeveloped and implemented various policies and procedures to:1. Streamline operations and improve organizational structure2. Establish facility rental offerings for external clients Show less

Master Of Arts - Ma, English

Focus in Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theatre Performance