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Charlotte, NC, US

Manage a $7.2M federal grant-funded project to increase diversity in K-12 leadership, overseeing budgeting, contracts, and event logistics.Develop and implement quality assurance systems, time-tracking methods, and financial reporting for government compliance.Coordinate cross-functional teams for event planning, including scheduling, technical support.

Delivered over 150 high-profile events, managing cross-functional teams to execute programs within strict budgets and timelines.Transitioned traditional in-person events to virtual platforms, expanding audience reach to 185K+ globally and increasing program accessibility.Led the development of innovative art and cultural activations, utilizing creative.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed 35+ events per quarter for students, UCLA departments, and external groups with venue budgets of up to $115KContracted with several university approved vendors, coordinating logistics and providing on-site management.Met with clients to coordinate logistics and create production timelines, troubleshooting any problems that arise.Developed.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assisted in vendor coordination and manage on-site event setup and strike.Supervised staff of 25+ employees, running front and back of house food service operations, serving up to 1,500 guests.Upheld food handling and safety standards in accordance with policies mandated by on-site LA County Health Inspectors.Offered direct support to Operations Manager.

Long Beach, California

Coordinated and managed corporate events both internally and externally for groups as large as 500.Assisted with event timeline management, vendor and venue sourcing, budget management, contracts and registration.Facilitated the planning, creation and distribution of corporate gifting, managing a budget of $60,000 annually. Developed and designed web and.

Long Beach, CA

Served as Creative Director, creating and communicating vision to event team members, seeing through to execution.Facilitated all communication to event team before and during events.Direct assistant to designer, selecting models, team members and locations, and coordinating transportation.Managed portion of wardrobe budget, making purchases and returns.

Irvine, CA

Served as primary customer service provider, securing growth of company clientele by 10% annually, and sustaining healthy revenue gains in a declining market.Managed trade show exhibition, engaging with perspective customers and managing lead registration.Created marketing program designed to incubate existing customer relationships, improving loyalty and.

Applied Project Management Certificate Program

Certificate, Meeting And Event Planning

Bachelor Of Arts, Studio Art – Graphic Design, Business Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association, Associated Students Inc.Beach Pride Center Event Planning Committee, Program.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Leadership Committee, Youth Advisory Board