• Served on the re-opening team for the Rainbow Room, a New York City landmark on the 65th Floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, following a five-year, $55 million renovation• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate, non-profit and social events. Perform site visits, conduct tastings, create diagrams and Banquet Event Orders, advise on event timelines, liaise with vendors (including AV, florals, décor, rentals, photography/videography), and serve as on-site point of contact for events• Oversee event servicing process across the Sales Team to ensure flawless experiences for all clients • Work with Executive Chef and Beverage Director to create seasonal event menus designed to create inspired dining experiences, and maximize opportunities for upselling • Coordinate closely with both Rainbow Room and building operations teams (Banquets, Culinary, Property Management, Engineering, Security, Marketing, Cleaning) to ensure teams are staffed properly and informed of all key details• Named Manager of the Quarter in 2017 and 2019• Oversaw venue production for such events as the 2021 Golden Globes; Harper's BAZAAR 150th Anniversary; Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards; NYFW shows for Dolce & Gabbana, Kate Spade, Markarian and Prabal Gurung; Live @ the Rainbow Room concert series; and VIP private social events

• Manage special events at the National Museum of American History for both external donors and internal Smithsonian clients, including galas, receptions, film screenings, donation ceremonies and board meetings• Liaise with Smithsonian senior leadership on the production of guest lists, invitations, briefing materials, programs and event memos for high-level internal events• Perform site visits with prospective donors and provide continual follow-up through contracting and event execution• Coordinate with both internal museum departments (Security, Facility Management, Audio-visual Services, and Event Technology) and event vendors to ensure efficient event setup and production

• Responsible for the pre-event detailing and on-site management of corporate and social events at the Willard InterContinental, one of DC's most iconic and historic luxury hotels• Served as client’s primary contact in regards to menu development, event setup and decor, audiovisual requirements, vendor communications, guestroom accommodations and transportation services• Highly experienced in social event and wedding management, including timeline development, cost estimates, rental décor, vendor coordination, ceremony orchestration, and diverse cultural traditions• Proficient in handling VIP events with key government figures requiring Secret Service and other special security details

• Oversaw the daily execution of all banquet events throughout the hotel’s 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting space• Ensured that rooms were set correctly and food and beverage served according to hotel standard;coordinated with clients on-site to ensure their satisfaction; organized and executed last-minute program changes with key hotel departments; maintained positive relationships with the hotel’s long-standing clients and vendors• Managed a team of approximately 30 full-time banquet setup and service associates, as well as more than 20 on-call banquet servers; responsible for writing the weekly service schedule, handling all scheduling requests, managing payroll, and providing training, coaching and counseling as needed

• Provided key administrative support to the hotel’s Catering & Conference Services Department• Created the hotel’s first “Meeting Planner’s Guide,” an inclusive guide designed to provide key details to planners regarding hotel accommodations, policies and services

• Coordinated media relations, community relations and various marketing activities for one of the country’s largest and oldest animal welfare organizations• Served as the organization’s media representative at major fundraising events, and as the communityrelations representative for inquiries directed to the MHS administrative offices

• Developed skills in media relations, event coordination, and client and industry research at a public relations firm specializing in the luxury lifestyle and hospitality industry• Wrote pitch letters, press releases, client biographies and business proposals for luxury propertiesnationwide