Isaac Watson Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Vancouver, Wa

- Produced over 50 in-person and virtual events gathering 30 to 3,000 attendees in the United States and Europe for clients including tech companies, community organizations, nonprofits, and independent organizers- Event experience includes: conferences, seminars, product announcements, workshops, receptions, VIP dinners, awards ceremonies, panel discussions, investment showcases, networking events- Successfully drafted, proposed, and managed diverse budgets ranging from $1,500 to $850,000- Managed flexible, project-specific production teams comprising project managers, producers, on-site staff, and vendors employing defined processes, clear communication, and respect- Collaborated cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders toward mutual success, including marketing, communications, sales, content, product, and support- Deftly navigated and negotiated event sponsorships and partnerships in ways that met stakeholder goals and outcomes, including talent acquisition, enterprise level sales, thought leadership, and brand engagement; partners included Adobe, B-Lab, Bloomberg, Etsy, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Google, Meta, Niantic, Twitter, Xbox- Created and applied two signature event processes within the organization to work efficiently across concurrent projects: EventLab, designed to quickly and effectively identify a strategy blueprint for event success; and 5 Phases of Event Production for event management and implementation

Portland, Oregon Area

- Planned and organized monthly public programs, including artist lectures, gallery receptions, and workshops- Directed event design and micro-identity for the annual fundraising gala that raised a record $465K- Collaborated with an external design agency to develop the identity and prospectus materials for a successful $15M capital fundraising campaign to support a $35M construction project- Managed a team of internal and external design and multimedia talent to collaborate with institutional departments with an "agency" model, including Development, Office of the President, and Admissions