Jill Washecka Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md

Bethesda, Md

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Currently project managing:* Washington, DC Scavenger Hunt - Facilitating permit process within the Washington, DC government agencies - Creative brainstorming for solutions to help remain within a tight budget - Vendor solicitation and negotiation - Operations and Production to enable flawless event* Battle of the Bands - Coordination of logistical details to enable successful event - Day-to-day contact with the client to create successful event solutions* National Cherry Blossom Festival - Talent and transportation management for all talent that comes to DC to participate in the five week National Cherry Blossom Festivities

Bethesda, Md

Teaching small group fitness classes on the Megaformer. The routines combine cardio, strength training & Pilates into a 50 minute comprehensive workout that is innovative and challenging every time.

Develop event concepts, create and implement planning strategies, and provide logistical support through end of event. Provide full-scale event production support, including writing proposals, budget creation, vendor selection as well as operations reports and on-site management. Coordinate with internal and external Communications, Logistics, and Marketing teams to achieve goals of each event. · Established fourteen city, cross-country mall tour, with three weeks lead-time including four separate routes and a celebrity component.• Most recent collection of events include: mall tour, fashion show, editor cocktail events, 5 city multi-day charity walk, Brooklyn Bridge Walk and a role in the ING NYC Marathon.

Managed design and delivery for various events, including conferences, award ceremonies, training days, and off-site/team-building meetings for up to 2,000 attendees. Facilitated venue selection, event layout, and day-of logistics. Prepared budgets and developed effective relationships with external suppliers to ensure best value and to control costs.· Established key policies and procedures to enhance Events Team's productivity including Feedback Forms and Training Guide for Freelance event staff.

Designed and implemented inaugural mass-participation fundraising walk; developed concept,selected walk route, wrote and produced opening and closing ceremonies, staffed route, and directed event day logistics. Managed event success through key roles in logistics planning and media relations, and by leveraging advertising and sponsorship relationships. Met financial, marketing, recruitment, fulfillment, and supporter care objectives.· Managed a team of 4 people to create inaugural fundraising walk, while raising over £1.1M through participant fundraising and sponsorship.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directed operations of local large-scale, multi-day fundraising event. Recruited participants, managed volunteers and staff, and solicited vendors for 3,500-person annual event. Scouted route and selected site. Supervised five participant coordinators tasked to interact with clients and vendors and to perform business development and community outreach.· Established methodology to successfully recruit over 8,000 participants; increase of 20% over three years.

Handled logistics for 25 special events year-round, including golf tournaments, walk-a-thons, and evening galas. Managed day-of-event schedule and guest database. Designed and produced invitations, collateral pieces, and specialty signage. Arranged vendor deliveries and pickups.· Planned and executed successful athletic event with 50% increase in participation from previous year.