Erika L. Watson Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Whether it is love for what I create each day, the people that I create it with, or the clients and brides that I create it for, the passion for what I do is evident in every single detailed moment of the event-production process. From designing beautiful wedding flowers to planning/producing impactful corporate events, every aspect is customized to the attendees and guests. In addition to the “making it pretty” part of my job, some of my entrepreneurial strengths… Show more Whether it is love for what I create each day, the people that I create it with, or the clients and brides that I create it for, the passion for what I do is evident in every single detailed moment of the event-production process. From designing beautiful wedding flowers to planning/producing impactful corporate events, every aspect is customized to the attendees and guests. In addition to the “making it pretty” part of my job, some of my entrepreneurial strengths include:• Successfully branded White Hot Events, White Hot Wedding Day, and White Hot Ideas;• Established policies and procedures for employees and vendors;• Developed client / vendor contracts for event related services / products;• Oversee the hiring and training of key employees;• Meet all prospective clients and develop those relationships;• Design, execute, and produce events of all sizesRight here it would be very easy for me to add “other duties as assigned” – because, as a business owner, it is difficult to “bullet point” my responsibilities. So to summarize, I can: sell it, find it, buy it, build it, set it, strike it, break it, weld it, drive it, dream it, and most importantly make it happen. And I even make it fun! Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada

From brand activations within Rock in Rio 2015, iHeart Music Village 2014-2015, Route 91 Music Festival 2014-2015, NFR Gold Buckle Zone 2015, to countless corporate events, numerous New Year's Eve celebrations, and many MGM Resorts International events... • Successfully executed an average of 4 events a week, every week since June 2014• Generated over $1,800,000 in revenue in 2015• Awarded Inaugural “Pinnacle Performer” for 2015• Worked with outside corporate clients and… Show more From brand activations within Rock in Rio 2015, iHeart Music Village 2014-2015, Route 91 Music Festival 2014-2015, NFR Gold Buckle Zone 2015, to countless corporate events, numerous New Year's Eve celebrations, and many MGM Resorts International events... • Successfully executed an average of 4 events a week, every week since June 2014• Generated over $1,800,000 in revenue in 2015• Awarded Inaugural “Pinnacle Performer” for 2015• Worked with outside corporate clients and in-house Casino clients• Collaborated with MGM Entertainment for successful events: four-week Village concert series 2014 and 2015, Rock in Rio, T-Mobile Arena Grand Opening, The Bachelor• Strong abilities and flexibility to problem-solve on-site Show less

Phoenix, Arizona Area

- Worked hand-in-hand with the Banquet Operations Team at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ;- Successfully planned/designed/produced an average of 350 events each year, many days with more than (1) at a time; - Worked with many hotel departments to ensure an enjoyable planning experience for our clients; - Managed the event budget, not only on the side of the client but also on the event production side; - Partnered with vendors from across the country and… Show more - Worked hand-in-hand with the Banquet Operations Team at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ;- Successfully planned/designed/produced an average of 350 events each year, many days with more than (1) at a time; - Worked with many hotel departments to ensure an enjoyable planning experience for our clients; - Managed the event budget, not only on the side of the client but also on the event production side; - Partnered with vendors from across the country and coordinated the logistics of each event; - Produced events ranging in size from 20 to 2,000. Show less

Scottsdale, Az

- Trained and provided continued developmental support for new Guest Reception staff;- Supervised daily activities of a fast-paced resort Reception desk;- Developed positive relationships with repeat guests and local business owners;- Managed customer interaction & Reservation sales concepts;- Exceeded Four Seasons extraordinary standards for guest service;- Created many different brand policies regarding guest recovery and challenges