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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring seamless communication and support throughout the event lifecycle• Gather and analyze pre-event information to guarantee adequate space, personnel, and equipment, while developing comprehensive event work orders• Facilitate planning sessions with key departments, including parking, security, maintenance, and event services, to ensure cohesive event execution• Create and review detailed event layout diagrams, inspecting setups to ensure they meet building guidelines, safety standards and contractual obligations• Enforce facility rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of the contract• Collaborate with representatives from the client’s organization and external contractors (food and beverage, audio/visual, decorators) to ensure seamless setup and teardown• Coordinate operational services during events, conducting post-event debriefs to address client feedback and improve future operations• Compile and analyze data for invoicing, enhancing financial transparency and accountability• Develop and deliver engaging presentations to clients and service providers, representing the facility and its offerings

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

• Lead a team of three event managers while coordinating with clients on the logistical planning andrequirements for events such as trade shows, expos, concerts, sporting events, etc.• Reviewed client contracts to ensure all conditions and financial aspects were in order• Managed relationships with private contractors, providing clear billing information and facilitating timely final settlements for clients, enhancing overall client trust and satisfaction• Streamlined communication by directing critical event information to relevant internal departments, fostering collaboration and enhancing event execution efficiency• Revamped data collection and analysis processes by introducing new data points, improving reporting accuracy and actionable insights for future event planning

Frisco, Texas, United States

• Researched Covid-19 guidelines and created action documents compliant with federal, state, county, city, NFL, NCAA, and Texas high school athletic protocols• Developed health compliant Covid-19 procedures for socially distanced ingress, egress, and a seating plan at The Ford Center which maximized fan attendance while maintaining Covid-19 protocols.

South Bend, Indiana Area

• Led transportation component of a multi-million-dollar corporate event at Super Bowl LII• Coordinated event operations for a high-end gala at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for various corporate CEOs and executives during Super Bowl LII• Built high dollar pricing models in Microsoft Excel for NCAA foreign tours and other organizational events• Assisted in the design, marketing, and operations of 25+ NCAA foreign tours• Served as on-site director for Utah Men's Basketball's foreign tour to Barcelona and Paris; responsible for all players, coaches, staff, families, and boosters while abroad• Initiated and monitored social media ideas and content which resulted in an increase in engagement and followers

• Organized team travel, practices, team meals and functions• Coordinated fundraising events for team boosters and supporters• Analyzed, prepared, and organized practice plans, recruiting tools, video, in-game stat sheets and a variety of other documents for coaches and staff• Administered registration database through Microsoft Access for over 25 summer basketball camps, mitigating issues as needed• Coordinated basketball camp operations for 1000+ attendees by organizing schedules, meals, lodging and more for officials, coaches, and campers• Assisted in team resource distribution (team gear, per diem, etc.) for 16 collegiate athletes & 15 staff members

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Sports And Entertainment Management

Bachelor’S Degree, University Studies Agricultural Leadership

Minors in Business & Sport Management

Bachelor'S Degree