Operations + Logistics Manager

Owner, Event Planner, Wedding and Social Coordinator, Event Producer, Travel Director - my abilities range far and wide. Willing to travel, work remote or in person. Full event needs from start to finish or day of specialist.

On-site liaison between Hello Florida, the hotel, on-site contact, catering, client, entertainment or other vendors during event.

Lead the progression of events on the talent and technical sides at Universal Orlando (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, Hard Rock Hotel, Portofino Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, Cabana Bay Hotel and the newly opened Volcano Bay Waterpark and off property by resourceful high performing teams that use their creativity to effectively manage high profile events delivering on our client's business objectives while staying within their budget. Responsible for: production meetings, time management, show control, quality control, talent performance, rehearsals, costuming, props and prosthetics.Offer creative insight and planning for high-profile events such as Comcast, POW WOW, Microsoft and more.Execute over 500 annually, with a staff of 6 direct reports, oversee the character dining experience, manage partnerships with Lowes Hotel, NBC, Comcast, GE, Wet ‘n Wild and Blue Man Group.Call shows and general sessions for Executive Leadership within Universal and companies like Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, La Quinta and Shaw Carpets.Coordinate Grand Opening of marquee attractions such as: The Simpsons Ride, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Transformers.Travel to and coordinate off-site events for Blackstone, AAA, UK Promotional tour and World Travel Market conference.Created, maintained and negotiated event documents including: legal requests, contract and talent bookings, timecards and production timelines.Maintained direct communication with team members, internal and external clients on the administration and production of events to ensure client satisfaction.Worked other projects such as Halloween Horror Nights, Grinchmas, Mardi Gras, Opening of Royal Pacific Resort, Reggae Fest, Rock the Universe, Grad Bash, New Year’s Eve, Media Openings for attractions such as Seuss Trolley, Mummy and Macy’s.Winner of an Excellence in Leadership award and multiple Individual Excellence awards.

Assisted in the planning and executing of their Annual Charity Dinner.

Act as a current committee board member that assisted with the creative concept, execution and overall planning of Famous Faces Masquerade Ball. Themes included: 2007 – Field of Dreams2008 – Fantasy Island 2009 – 007/James Bond2010 – Casablanca2011 – American Graffiti2012 – Monster Bash2013 – Life’s a Beach2014 - Heroes of Hope2015 - Saturday Night Fever2016 - Back to the Future2017 - Roaring 20'sCONCEPTINVITATIONS DÉCOR MENU SELECTIONBAR LINENSCENTERPIECES SILENT/LIVE AUCTION SHOW IDEAS VIDEO DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN EVENT FLOW

Acted as the main point of contact for upscale corporate events, taking place at many locations throughout Orlando, including Disney’s Swan and Dolphin hotel, the Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott, Peabody and more.Client based contact for Entertainment groups; oversee set up, rehearsal, schedule, event and load out.

Responsible for 25 suite-holders guest satisfaction during games, requiring strong costumer service capabilities.Catering BEO and ticketing systems knowledge.Managed cash register, restocked merchandise and developed promotional sales displays while dealing with large crowds.

Organized guest appearances of student-athletes for local schools, clubs and organizations, responsibilities included; coordinated the recruitment of athletes including schedules, transportation, introductions, autograph sessions, media releases and interviews. Promoting school spirit and ticket sales to all sporting events at the U of A.Assisted in launch and recruitment of new program with Big Brother, Big Sisters and University of Arizona Member of the planning committee for all promotions, activities, parties and fundraisers.

Established Lacek’s South Pacific resource library by developing and implementing a paper and electronic office filing system using the Internet and Microsoft Office.Served as the market research assistant to the Advertising, Marketing and Accounting departments.