Emilia Huneke-Bergquist Email & Phone Number

Arlington, VA, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Established a departmental outline and structure for FreedomWorks events, including best practices, marketing/branding techniques, social media integration, guest experience, and general flow
• Oversaw local, regional, and national programs hosted by FreedomWorks, including an array of donor and grassroots events ranging in size from 20 to 20,000+ attendees.
• Developed and administered FreedomWorks' annual event budget
• Sourcing, selection, and negotiation of high-value contracts with hotels, convention centers, arenas, production companies, and other venues/vendors ($1M+)
• Conceptualized and pitched national events to executive-level staff
• Large and small-scale event management, including audio/visual, catering, room blocks, vendor managements, pre-event and on-site logistics

• Served as the head student assistant to the Center for Constructive Alternatives (CCA) program of Hillsdale College
• Managed a team of three students in pre/post-event logistics, organization, and execution
• Organized and executed guest registration for four annual CCA programs, including off-site excursions, meals, lectures, and donor meetings
• Cultivated a friendly, helpful, and welcoming environment for guests, donors, speakers, and other VIP attendees of CCA programs