Brigitte Shaw Email & Phone Number

Walnut Creek, California, United States

- Help small businesses facilitate event coordination and branding opportunities.- Research and provide detailed list of recommended priority and secondary events. - Manage all aspects of events including logistics, marketing opportunities, registration, booth placement, permits, activities & staffing.- Assist client with marketing materials, budget, project timeline, logistics punch list and product forecasts. - Communicate with vendors, volunteers, and city officials throughout event execution.

- Lead and organize events, tours, demos and tradeshows annually for high-end recognized natural and organic product companies across the country including Amy's Kitchen, Udi's, Pacific Foods, Weleda, Zevia Soda and others. - Facilitate all communication, event logistics, transportation, shipping and storage of product and event materials, permit requirements, décor and staff accommodations.- Negotiate event fees, booth placement, product placement and branding opportunities with event management.- Interview, hire, train and manage event staff. 500+ active staff on payroll over the course of the year.- Onsite coordinator overseeing staff, set-up, execution and breakdown of event.- Lead extensive trainings with event staff and managers in preparation for the launch of an event.- Lead weekly client meetings to recap prior event and to review expectations and logistics for upcoming events.- Create detailed post-event report summarizing goals, attendance, budget, consumer preferences, demographics, overall success & recommendations.

- One of the original 30 employees. Drove event marketing efforts and aided in bringing the brand to acquisition by Kraft Foods.- Source, manage and coordinate 50+ events yearly, achieving on-time and under budget execution, client satisfaction and increased revenue. - Coordinate the hiring and training of all staff management, event logistics, on-site communication and event site requirements.- Communicate with vendors, clients, city officials and staff to retain customer loyalty and ensure successful organization of events at the internal and external level.