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California, United States

Mountain View, California, United States

-Assign producers on team to projects and events, mentoring colleagues and upleveling them-Drive multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on operations and program strategy, as well as technical training, and global alignment.-Cultivate positive relationships with clients while understanding and executing on their event needs.-Lead team meetings, create documentation, and continue to promote efficiency in Event Production program.-Lead pre-production meetings and maintain positive client relations.-Work with Venue Technical Director to manage and set expectations for external teams who are providing custom staging, set design, and video elements for complex shows.-Lead production venue walkthroughs, and act as POC for event load-ins, as necessary.-Manage all show elements and set proper crew expectations.-Act as Floor Producer and manage client relations on event day.-Serve as responsible party for walking through show elements with the crew and Engineering, while maintaining updates with the client.-Work with the production and freelance team to help evaluate, mentor, and implement new skills and techniques, with the goal of facilitating efficiency on events.-Proficient with the G Suite of tools; including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail, & Calendar.-Key stakeholder in service offering processes and exploring expansion.I also head the Social Operations committee in planning and executing team and morale building activities for our team at-large.

San Francisco Bay Area

PRODUCER | PROGRAM MANAGER | EVENT MANAGER | STAGE MANAGERI was recruited and contracted by noteworthy organizations, such as the American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Public Theater (NYC), and Aurora Theatre, and directed events, programs, and productions with up to 1,200 attendees. I oversaw the full life-planning and coordination life cycle, leading cross-functional teams through pre-production, rehearsals, and performances.🎯 SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:» Experienced in leading and cultivating teams dedicated to exemplary service and support with a reputation for developing successful partnerships with keynotes and high-profile industry leaders.» Maintained online templates and systems, and worked with technical teams, departmental leadership, and external stakeholders to drive continuity and accountability. » Valued as a key collaborator in senior-executive strategy sessions regarding productions, team leadership, marketing, and customer outreach initiatives. » Served on committee dedicated to selecting new talent and productions and identifying selections most suited to positively contributing to organization. » Primary contact for speakers, actors, VIPs, and special guests and assisted in the development of presentations.» Oversaw deliverables and compliance with contractual agreements, including working with both union and non-union contracts. » Maintained comprehensive databases and collected and compiled data used for marketing materials, HR and legal compliance reports, union reports, staffing and vendor records, and performance and sales reporting. » Coordinated amenities, travel arrangements, and itineraries, and provided local resources for speakers, artists, event VIPs, and teams traveling for events and productions.» Partnered with marketing team to create content that enticed potential attendees, contributing to performance metrics and increased sales.

Berkeley, California, United States

Contracted to produce public-facing virtual events for various centers and units in the law school. Also was a part of the Commencement Planning and Execution Committee.Assisted in the processing of applications for the Executive Summer Courses program.

San Francisco Bay Area

Since 2010 I have worked on a contract basis managing various events, typically ranging in size from 40 to 500 participants and/or attendees. I am hired to strategically plan and manage the full scope of these events, including holding accountability for scope identification and needs assessment, vendor identification and management, communication, logistics planning, and day of operations. 🎯 SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:» Event expertise included concerts, lectures, performances, graduations, weddings, conferences, meetings, and fundraising events.

Berkeley, California, United States

As the Management Associate I oversaw the full scope of the administrative and financial operations, including expense and reimbursements, travel coordination, contract management, and project management.

Berkeley, California, United States

In 2014, I was hired to develop and manage teams to facilitate various productions according to their particular skill sets and specialties, as well as in accordance with the needs of that specific production. I worked closely with the leadership team to ensure we delivered quality events, on-time and on-budget.

Master Of Arts - Ma

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba