Craig Weida Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

RENDER Event Design is a full-service event planning and meeting management production company. From conception to execution - we bring ideas to life!There are rarely second chances with events. Assembling the right people with the know-how, can-do attitude, flexibility and poise under pressure is crucial to the success of any project. RENDER Event Design has the ideal team to create environments that wow guests, surpass expectations and create lasting memories.SERVICES:- Planning & Ideation- Event Design & Themed Decor- Creative Services- Production & AV Services- Event & Meeting Management- Exhibit Booth Design & Fabrication- Food & Beverage- Travel & Transportation- EntertainmentTYPES OF EVENTS (Unlimited Possibilities):- Corporate & Nonprofit- Business Meetings & Conferences- Social & MilestoneCLIENT PHILOSOPHY:With personalized service, relentless resolve, integrity and unwavering commitment, we partner with our clients to bring ideas to life.

Toluca Lake, Ca

• Responsible for general management of all office and event operations• Managed team of event professionals and onsite staff for successful event execution• Extensive hands-on experience in event and corporate meeting production from concept to completion• Responsibilities include: coordinating site selection, hotel contract negotiations, vendor selection and onsite management, hotel rooming lists, rental orders, décor design, food & beverage menu selection, event logistics and general meeting management• Coordinated Audio/Visual and Technology for events, business meetings and tradeshows exhibits • Experienced in hiring and managing exhibition companies for tradeshows• Handled all shipping/logistics for business meetings and trade shows • Developed event show flows, production and load in-out schedules to ensure smooth event execution • Recruited and supervised temporary staff for conventions, business meetings and special events• Experienced in graphic design and creating marketing, collateral and promotional items• Created event budgets and invoiced clients for services• Booked and acted as talent handler for a variety of entertainers and keynote speakers • Secured sponsorship monies from supplier/vendors for client events • Position required extensive travel within the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico

Toluca Lake, Ca

• Extensive hands-on experience in event and corporate meeting production from concept to completion• Responsibilities include: coordinating site selection, hotel contract negotiations, vendor selection and onsite management, hotel rooming lists, rental orders, décor design, food & beverage menu selection, event logistics and general meeting management• Coordinated Audio/Visual and Technology for business meetings and tradeshows exhibits • Experienced in hiring and managing exhibition companies for tradeshows• Handled all shipping/logistics for business meetings and tradeshows • Recruited and supervised temporary staff for conventions, business meetings and special events• Experienced in graphic design and creating marketing, collateral and promotional items• Created event budgets and invoiced clients for services• Booked and acted as talent handler for a variety of entertainers and keynote speakers • Secured sponsorship monies from supplier/vendors for client events • Responsible for instituting Online Registration System and designing/maintaining event registration websites• Position required extensive travel within the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica

Hollywood, Ca

• Managed office operations for special event planning business• Responsible for securing materials and supplies for client events through research and price negotiation • Recruited temporary staff for client events• Managed database of vendors/suppliers• Acted as onsite Event Manager for client events

Santa Monica, Ca

• Responsible for creation, management and production of all in-park entertainment at family amusement park through vendor negotiation, equipment procurement, calendar creation and budget management• Coordinated with all relevant park departments to ensure successful event execution• Generated ancillary revenue through development of entertainment packages with Sales and Food & Beverage Departments to upsell client-based events• Responsible for coordinating location filming (feature films, television commercials, print advertising) with various production companies

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Responsible for implementing and managing substance use prevention contracts• Creating substance use prevention activities including: organizing community forums, producing ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) free special events, and mobilizing a diverse community coalition to conduct a needs assessment• Developed and marketed community outreach public information campaigns• Grant development and contract/budget management• Developed and supervised a mentor program targeting at-risk youth • Recruiting and supervising staff and volunteers