BlackInk Events provides end-to-end Event Planning and Management services and solutions.Services include: Venue selection and site visits; Contract negotiations; Budget development and management; Program planning and implementation; Vendor coordination and management; Corporate branding, signage, and communication for events; Event-related transportation and logistics planning; Incentive travel planning; Development and deployment of technology to facilitate and enhance attendee experience, such as branded appsEvent Types include: Sales or Marketing Events; Corporate Events; Corporate Meetings and Retreats; Corporate Incentive Travel; Holiday Parties; Corporate Dinners; Private Events

Special Events, Public Relations & Customer Development -- Fashion Office: ▪ Built relationships with prospective and existing local corporate partners in order to drive sales through in-store events and unique opportunities, such as private shopping events, fashion shows, product or gift card donations to charity events, and product placement in media▪ Worked with local media partners to drive sales of select merchandise categories and products▪ Collaborated on development of the annual local store Business Development Plan, including outlining strategy to reach local target markets and drive increased spend from themBusiness Development -- Corporate Office:▪ Executed localized, in-store and online initiatives through partnerships with luxury travel brands including Abercrombie & Kent and Sentient Jet▪ Managed relationship with American Express to drive incremental sales through direct mail and e-mail campaigns and "drive to store" initiatives, customized according to cardmember segmentation▪ Expanded bulk gift card sales program, adding new partnerships and ultimately growing sales YOY by 51%

Executed all elements of event planning:▪ Developed concepts and budgets for events, designed to meet clients' event objectives▪ Scouted and sourced venues and vendors and negotiated contracts▪ Coordinated PR and marketing strategy for corporate and charity events, maximizing PR through partnerships with local media ▪ Planned and supervised on-site events to ensure day-of success, including an annual city-wide jazz festival, which entailed working with the city and managing logistics surrounding talent and entertainment. Events also included corporate dinners, meetings and weddings.