Deb Appel Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, Us

A full-service event management agency• Oct 2024: Conference Producer - Nadia Partners• Oct 2024: On-Site Event Manager - Brand Safety Summit• Aug 2024: Sponsorship Activation Manager – VeeCon, VeeFriends• Mar 2024: Event Producer – Vampfront, VideoAmp• Mar 2024: Corona Premiere Sponsorship Activation – BNP Paribas Open, Cogent World• Feb 2024: Corona Premiere Sponsorship Activation – Genesis Invitational, Cogent World

Los Angeles, California, Us

Project lead for all client facing events hosting brands, agencies, and publishers across all markets• Manage entire presence at industry events including CES, Miami Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, Coachella, Lollapalooza, NYC Ad Week, among others• Maintain organizational and charity involvements (IAB, VAB, Dentsu CAREoke for the Kids, National Kidney Foundation)• Conceptualize and run quarterly client events in all USA markets (Suites at local sports games, concert tickets, celebrity chef experiences, wine tastings, etc.)• Responsible for all event logistics (Budgets, travel, catering, accommodations, ground transportation, swag, tickets, talent procurement, etc.)

New York, Ny, Us

Main point of contact for all events related to G/O Media and its portfolio of brands including Gizmodo, The Onion, and The Root. • Execute footprints at industry tentpoles including CES, SXSW, E3• Create unique client driven hospitality experiences (Ski Trips, Martha’s Vineyard excursions)• Conceptualize and execute brand tentpoles ( The Root 100, The Root Institute)• Consult on editorial RFPs requiring live activations, pop ups, and product integrations• Deliver all assets on time and under budget with limited resources.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Develop initiatives for six departments to help drive revenue, cut costs, and facilitate workflow• Create training curriculum and data base for all new hires• Onboard new software and reporting tools• Coordinate Ad Tech integration

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Develop, manage and produce CX for attendees at The Masters, CES, Live On Letterman, Ad Week NY, CBS Interactive NewFronts , E3, Cannes Lions, Mobile World Congress • Create and execute annual internal events: Sports Sales Conferences, Client Halloween Bash, CBSi Company Holiday Party• Create, draft and edit speeches, emails, PowerPoint decks and content for event activations• Knowledge of Digital Media industry structure, practices, and trends• Manage C-level client dinners, meetings and events for President and CEO• Maintain T&E and P&L

• Managed all catering, corporate events, AV, room set up and CX Experiences for 5 Star Hotel• Sourced, contracted and managed all 3rd party vendors• Oversaw day-of on site logistics for $1M+ weddings • Created templates to organize guest lists, seating charts, RSVPs and timeline deliverables• Organized travel arrangements including, ground transportation, flights, hotels, and meetings

New York, New York, Us

• Managed and produced the annual Civil Rights Game in Cincinnati, OH (2010) and Atlanta, GA (2011)• Helped secure celebrity guest speakers and performers, coordinate general program for MLB Beacon Award recipients• Organized a 1,500-person ticketed banquet• Oversaw 3rd party AV/production company and transportation company budgets ($100k+)• Organized all air travel, ground transportation, hotel blocks, and logistics for over 100 VIPs • Interviewed summer intern candidates, facilitated their hiring, and supervised their performance

• Coordinate national PR campaigns• Project manager for Rock “N” Roll Fantasy Camp• Contributed to special projects, media outreach mailing lists, contact sheets, and coordination of PR plans• Wrote, edited, and created press releases, emails, and promotional materials

Mamaroneck, New York, Us

• Managed day-to-day logistics of a high profile, fast paced, boutique music management and production firm• Executive assistant and office manager to music management company CEO• Handled invoicing and accounts payable• Project coordinator for studio sessions and live shows: budgets, scheduling, book studios and venues, travel arrangements, cartage, tax and union paperwork.• File foreign tax certifications with IRS to receive foreign royalties• Production assistant on several studio projects• Artist development of an up and coming singer/songwriter• Create, design, and distribute email blasts and marketing materials • Headed intern program, conducted interviews, hired applicants, and supervised interns

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications