As Special Events Manager, I produce internal and third party events on Universal Studios’ backlot, which include various entertainment, corporate, marketing, and private events. Responsibilities include event logistics, vendor outreach, budgeting, client relations, event ideation, proposals, contracts and invoices, permitting, venue scheduling, staffing, on-site management/coordination, and event wrap-up. Managing multiple events per week, I not only prioritize projects based on urgency/deadlines, I also act as primary liaison between all client, vendor, and internal relations for each project.

As Event Producer, I produce in-person & virtual entertainment and corporate events from start to finish, which includes vendor research and outreach, budget management, client relations, event ideation, proposals, vendor and venue contracts and invoices, permitting, sponsorship opportunities, scheduling, staffing, on-site management/coordination, post-production event wrap-up.• Primary liaison between all client, vendor, and internal team relations for each project.• Act as main contact day of the event and manage all on-site details; vendors, staff, scheduling, layout, set up, client walk through, problem solving, talent and travel coordination, and strike. • Manage multiple events per month and prioritize projects based on urgency and deadlines.• Handle $500k+ budgets, vendor negotiations and payments, and client invoices.• Assist with client pitches and presentations; collaborate internally with ideation and presentation development.• Continuously research and source new venues and vendors for future projects.

I partnered with and supported the CRO and CEO to coordinate and produce events and special projects. Of particular note, I produced high-profile presentations at NewFronts, an annual one-week event attracting 400+ attendees and showcasing advertising, digital media, and branded content opportunities. These events galvanize new press and have generated several million dollars in revenue from clients including State Farm, Nissan, and McDonald’s, a new major brand win for Studio71.• Liaise with top entertainment talent, coordinating travel, lodging, and schedules• Direct event organization and execution through venue bookings, catering and F&B selections, set designs, legal contracts, budgets, and event staffing; experienced in designing event space floor plans and layouts• Lead front of house operations (show production, talent management, attendee registration)• Conduct on-site dress rehearsals and reviews of event-logistics• Manage RSVP lists, curate invite lists, send invites, receive and track responses, and confirm attendance; utilized list to create a registration process for several large events inclusive to event check-in• Primary liaison between internal team, client, and production team; facilitate seamless communication, manage expectations, review presentation decks, and ensure the achievement of stated objectives• Contract administration, obtain approvals, process vendor invoices, work with finance team on submissions and accounts payable• Collaborate with design team to create printed materials and event collateral; work with legal to obtain permits• Garner post-production data (analysis and reporting of attendee numbers, event press, and collect internal and client feedback)• Project managed office space build-out from scratch; approached by One WTC to showcase office space in the building's marketing collateral

As Media Sales Coordinator, I drove the media sales team's attendance at local and international events, optimizing our exposure and market presence.• Coordinated Studio71's presence at CES in Las Vegas; collaborated with hotel to design a meeting space, worked with catering vendors and design team to create a cocktail hour, secured cocktail hour sponsor (Red Bull), and managed RSVP list• Ensured successful 2018 NewFronts event launch within four weeks for 400+ attendees, organizing and producing all facets including venue booking, catering selection, set design, talent and guest management, registration, run of show, video presentation, and show production

Michele Marie PR is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle PR agency focusing on credible content in digital placements, celebrity affiliations, influencer posts, and editorial pieces.• Championed production and organization of event collateral, inclusive of invite design, RSVP facilitation, sponsorship coordination, vendor research and post-event recap• Garnered new business by researching market trends to author, edit, and finalize client pitch initiatives for industry editors and influencers• Forged relations with top fashion editors and stylists, unlocking future story leads; utilized clients’ products press coverage in gauging brand visibility• Oversaw hiring process and management of ~ six interns per semester

• Advanced communications creating a system to organize and manage top editors’ New York Fashion Week schedule• Procured daily sample requests from editors, handling logistics and preparations for upcoming photo shoots

• Sold newest collection to top buyers during market week at The Accessories Trade Show. Presented, planned, and organized booth inventory• Presented as an integral team member assisting with the development of marketing materials for market week and product design for the upcoming season’s newest collection