Examples of Program & services Duties-Conducts studies to identify problems, recommends improvements to existing programs and determine feasibility and/or cost of proposals for new programs based on analysis; coordinates the Facilities and Parks Assessment program-Plans, develops, coordinates and manages multiple departmental special projects simultaneously; streamlines and improves business processes; consults with management team members to resolve business problems;-Plans, organizes and partners with staff in the creation of administrative policy standards in support of departmental objectives; handles a variety of administrative details for management staff;-Conducts grant research for department unique grants and assists in preparation and reporting of grant status; works in concert with city’s Grant Coordinator.-Coordinates department’s use of social media to include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and remains current with latest social media developments to make appropriate recommendations, works in concert with city’s Digital Strategist, Marketing & Communications Designer.-Establishes, maintains and enhances business relationships with external community business partners-Maintains records of department’s compliance with NRPA accreditation standards; ensures documentation is current, comprehensive and accessible; successfully guides department through related inspections, certifications and award submissions.City of Tampa Green Team Program Director - Jan 2023 - presentP&R Communications Coordinator Feb 2021-Jan 2024Recreation Leader III - Event Specialist - March 2020 - Feb 2021

A collaboration creation!We Dream to Create. We Design to Entertain. Events. Design. Content creation. Project management.Clients Include:Archon Commercial AdvisorsBaysource GlobalChiropractic WorksCookies For Kids' CancerDavid Lynch FoundationExtravaganza ProductionsFlashtag PhotoFounder's EntertainmentFusion LogisticsHartley HouseHot ZipangInforma MarketsOmega Maintenance ServicesOne Point SevenPask ProductionsRock Paper ScissorsThe Play CompanyTK New YorkUBM Fashion

Full Service Event Design, Planning & Coordination-Assist in finding & booking venue & all vendors.-Attend meetings with vendors.-Help decide on color scheme, theme and décor.-Walk through planning timeline.-Assist in budget planning and tracking.-Establish wedding day timeline.-Help determine table placement and room layout.-Help to make arrangements for out of town guests.-Assist with favors, programs, menus and place cards.-Problem solve-Provide unlimited consultations, advice and support.-Confirm the details with all the vendors weeks & days prior.-Facilitate your rehearsal.Day of Coordination:-Assist with any vendor payments.-Provide a professional emergency kit.-Cue and direct ceremony-Assist with programs.-Placement of guestbook, escort cards, place cards, menus & favors.-Manage all vendor’s deliveries.-Coordinate setup and cleanup.-Manage timeline.-Hand out bouquets and pin boutonnieres.-Direct ceremony & reception.-Load getaway car with couple’s personal belongings.-Make sure cards, gifts & belongings go home with designated person.-Handle any issues or problems that may arise.-Attend to any special needs…..and much more.

Wedding Design, Planning and Coordination. We deliver magical wedding days (and beyond) for couples in love!

At EPI, we envision, design, plan and execute events, festivals, parties, weddings, meetings and conferences for clients of all budgets. EPI has a significant competitive edge in providing cost-saving PACKAGES and convenient “ONE-STOP-SHOPPING” due to an enormous in house inventory of both AV and thematic decor.Advantages of using EPI for your event production:- Almost 30 years of Corporate Event Production, Consultation & Collaboration- Industry-leaders in Writing & Design- An Extensive Inventory of AV & Lighting, Staging, Scenic and Decor Elements- A Professional, Dedicated and Spirited Team- Brilliant Visuals & Design- Stunning Staging & Environmental Thematic Decor- Access to Top Tier Entertainment & Celebrity Speakers- Intelligent Services with Experienced Pros

Rock Paper Scissors Events offers instagrammable design and styling services for PR events, branded corporate events, weddings, social events, trade show booths and launch parties. We specialize in a style of casual elegance that is aspirational yet warm and comfortable.Responsibilities Include:• Design, plan and staff events for various entertainment production, nonprofit and private clients• Source venues and vendors, ensure budget control, coordinate all production and communications

-Acted as an ambassador for Gila’s Club NYC and helped to expand their non-profit community by organizing major fundraising events, member services and volunteer initiatives-Was elected and served as the 2011 Associate Board Chairperson, the 2013 Program & Outreach Chair and the 2017-2018 Associate Board Vice ChairMission: Gilda’s Club New York City creates welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer – men, women, teens and children – along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, lectures and social activities, all free of charge.

- Responsible for brand managing key portfolio clients and fostering client relationships - Planned, staffed and organized national client events for Bombay Sapphire, Corzo Tequila, San Germain & Dusse Cognac- Sourced venues, designed events, ensured budget control, coordinated all technical and logistical needs- Manage activations at events such as the LuckyRice Festival (NY, SF), Tribeca Film Festival Storyscapes, Stand Up Rock On Inauguration Celebration (DC), the Manhattan Cocktail Classic & On the Run Tour (DC, Philly, Baltimore, Toronto, New Orleans)

Responsibilities:-Event Design, Budget/Vendor/Sponsor Management, AV/Tech/Production Coordination, Marketing & AnalysesVFA Mission:To revitalize American cities and communities through entrepreneurship.To enable our best and brightest to create new opportunities for themselves and others.To restore the culture of achievement to include value-creation, risk and reward, and the common good.

-Coordinated national scheduling, event bookings, venue logistics and customer service-Plan and executed private company conferences, events, outings and corporate philanthropy campaigns-Hired as Center Director and was promoted to Events & Logistics Coordinator, followed by Associate Manager of Operations to Manager of Student Affairs and Manager of Corporate Operations

-Convention Center Site Coordinator for the Essence Music Festival: Collaborated with event producers and sponsors, department directors, building staff and expo vendors to ensure on-site production and logistics ran accordingly-Production Coordinator and Artist Relations Manager for Voodoo Experience: festival operations, production management, credential access coordination, talent schedule communication, hospitality and rider fulfillment-Team's Manager for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women: Directly handled customer service, fundraising, sponsorship fulfillment, production & operational logistics, website, social networking & administrative tasks, staff, intern and volunteer management

-Maintained daily administrative tasks such as accounting and membership record keeping-Instructed group fitness classes and exercises, and encouraged personal health and wellness -Gained skills in public relations and learned how to prioritize, time manage and problem solve

-Trained incoming wait, host and catering staff-Gained expertise related to fine cuisine, customer service, time management and problem solving

-Marketed products at various promotional events-Optimized guest satisfaction -Ensured customer awareness & retention through market research studies

-Worked as a professor’s aid for three bachelor degree courses: Business and Event Planning, Commercial Recreation, and Fundamentals of Tourism Planning-Managed student records; created and assessed student projects -Supervised office hours where I assisted, tutored and mentored students in need-Collected and compiled tourism surveys for a comprehensive Pasco county report-Conducted university research and data analysis

-Supervised power, audio and lighting during various arena events-Helped manage the install and removal of all technical equipment for music, sporting and social events

-Assisted event planning team in coordinating three summer fundraisers: Night at the Pops, Memory Ride and Day at Tanglewood events -Managed and marketed both an online auction and multiple silent/live auctions-Worked in the office soliciting sponsors and in-kind donations, managing data records, contacting guests and clients and designing/creating event materials-Gained much creative and practical experience necessary for planning recreational events

-trained in-coming servers-catered events and parties-ensured guest satisfaction and retention

-Coordinated promotional radio events-Created marketing materials-Managed listener sweepstakes and give-a-ways-Secured promotional gifts and incentives

-Coordinated all reservations and seating assignments-Greeted and hosted guests to tables

-Learned salesmanship and customer service-Handled all sales and maintained inventory