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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati Children’s, a non-profit, pediatric, academic medical center, is internationally recognized for improving child health and transforming delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education, and innovation. It is ranked first in the nation among all Honor Roll hospitals in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals.RESPONSIBILITIES• Leads events division along with a cross-divisional team of internal departments and external vendors to produce a series of fully integrated projects and events that exceed stakeholder expectations. • Drives strategy and overall management of special events program, resulting in $2.5MM+ in revenue across a portfolio of events that span fundraising, stewardship, cultivation, and engagement events. • Cultivates a reputation as the foremost expert in event management at Cincinnati Children's, providing invaluable guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders, while fostering relationships across departments to achieve organizational objectives seamlessly.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

RESPONSIBILITIES• Managed the entire project and events lifecycle from conceptualization to completion, encompassing marketing, communications, operations and logistics, permitting, fundraising, corporate sponsor sales, staffing, financial management, execution, and post-event reconciliation. • Created a comprehensive event management system adopted across the department, featuring standardized templates for budgets, work plans, meeting agendas, timelines, and event briefs, ensuring consistency and efficiency in event execution. • Proactively developed and managed all host site/venue, city, and government agency relations (including all permitting needs). • Acted as the primary talent booker for Kaleidoscope Concert, securing acts aligned with our brand, sales targets, and budget constraints.• Formulated strategic blueprints for Kaleidoscope Concert and Cincinnati Walks for Kids, CCHMC’s annual signature fundraising events, generating over $2MM in annual revenue. • Oversaw full-time event planner.ACHIEVEMENTS• Achieved a 29% cost reduction while increasing revenue over 3 years as planner of our black-tie gala. • Led planning and execution of grand opening events for a $600MM critical care building and $105MM mental health facility. • Spearheaded the revitalization of both signature events, introducing new venues, sponsor activations, and elevating fundraising. • Secured renowned acts including Leon Bridges, Andy Grammar, and Kristin Chenoweth for Kaleidoscope. • Skillfully adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic by conceptualizing and implementing a virtual speaker series to substitute in-person events, enabling ongoing donor solicitation efforts. These initiatives resulted in $2.5MM in fundraising.

Remote

PRYZ creates, designs, produces, and manages events for brands, networks, and event rights holders. Clients have included POWDR Corp., NBC Sports, Premier Lacrosse League, Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), Nomadic Entertainment, and USA BMX. RESPONSIBILITIES• Administered all aspects of event operations budgets for the Premier Lacrosse League including financial projections, cash flow management, vendor payment tracking, and staff payroll. • Coordinates the negotiation and contracting of various vendor services that were essential for events, such as Live Event Production, trucking, equipment, labor, and signs and branding.• Contributes to the creation of sales and proposal documents for prospective clients, ensuring alignment with client needs and objectives. • Assumes a leadership role in day-to-day client management, fostering positive relationships and ensuring satisfaction.

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Murphy Productions was a leader in design, production, and management, developing premium events for top brands, properties, and networks. • Provided oversight of financial planning, including P&L management, forecasting, & cash flow analysis, for a diverse portfolio of events. • Contributed to the development of comprehensive sales & overview documents to facilitate effective communication with clients, ensuring alignment with their objectives. • Proactively cultivated & managed relationships with host sites, venues, city officials, & government agencies. • Coordinated the negotiation & contracting of essential vendor services, including equipment, labor, branding, A/V, trucking, temporary seating, and security. • Directed and extended team of over 20 staff members, vendors, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution • Served as the point of contact for clients such as Frito-Lay, NBC Sports, the New England Patriots, & DirecTV. • Conceptualized & implemented customized event models tailored to meet the specific desires of clients, enhancing overall experiences and outcomes. ACHIEVEMENTS• Successfully produced & managed key projects for clients including the following:• 2014 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Golf Tournament, Fort Worth, Texas (client: Colonial Country Club)• 2014 Dew Tour, Ocean City (MD), Portland, Brooklyn, Breckenridge (client: NBC Sports)• 2014 Cheetos Futbol Fiesta, Long Beach, CA (client: Frito-Lay)• 2015 DirecTV Super Fan Festival and Super Saturday Night, Glendale, AZ (client: DirecTV)• 2015 Cheetos Futbol Fiesta, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Fayetteville, Orlando, Houston, Dallas (client: Frito-Lay)• 2015 New England Patriots Championship Celebration, Foxboro, MA (client: New England Patriots)• Designed and produced a custom, temporary soccer stadium, for Frito-Lay, which was featured in USA Today.• Won Frito-Lay’s 2014 Salty Award for Best Brand Activation for the Cheetos Long Beach event.

Burr Ridge, Il

Alli Sports was an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission was to connect fans with athletes and brands through best-in-class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports included the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Red Bull Signature Series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli Sports events were owned and operated by the NBC Sports Group and broadcasted on the NBC family of networks. RESPONSIBILITIES• Managed and allocated a $7.1 million budget with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring adherence budgetary guidelines and objectives. • Directed and maintained relationships with host venues, city officials, and government entities, overseeing all permitting requirements.• Supervised a dedicated four-person team responsible for coordinating event services, including hotel accommodations, travel logistics, on-site office space, catering, and credentialing for a staff exceeding 200 individuals.• Led negotiations and contracting for vendor services, including equipment, labor, branding, fuel, trucking, and waste management.• Designed and executed a fully integrated Guest Services plan, overseeing volunteer management, security protocols, and spectator flow strategies for a large audience exceeding 184,000 attendees.• Coordinated and communicated all aspects of risk management, liaising with host site officials, law enforcement, EMS.• Directed the design and development of event venues, including architectural layouts and structural considerations.• Conceptualized, procured, and implemented an on-site branding strategy within a $450,000 budget framework.• Collaborated with the US Ski and Snowboard Association on their Olympic Selection Event, hosted by the Dew Tour in Breckenridge, Colorado, serving as a pivotal precursor to Freeskiing's inclusion in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Burr Ridge, Il

RESPONSIBILITIES• Collaborated with Partnerships team to ensure comprehensive sponsor integration across the event, including sponsor activation areas, competition courses, entrance experiences, and local marketing initiatives.• Recruited, supervised, and motivated a dedicated three-member team responsible for 40 sponsors across 20 events. • Developed a robust system to monitor sponsor services, including trucking, equipment, and labor, resulting in $500,000 in revenue. • Spearheaded the design and management of three sponsor activation areas at Dew Tour events for three national sponsors.vents for three national sponsors.

Burr Ridge, Il

RESPONSIBILITIES• Managed account relationships for five prominent national corporate partners, ensuring their needs were met and goals achieved.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sport Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba