Created a Catering & Event Program at Horizon Therapeutics that set the standard for the company and designated the Deerfield Office as the Horizon Convention Center. Worked with Horizon’s Executive Leadership to build an inclusive culture through food and unique experiences leading to be named Fortune’s #1 Workplace in Biopharma. Developed a team that supports all services at Horizon, as well as full service events in the Midwest Region to elevate our catering and event experiences. Built a Seasonal Full Service Bar Program to support the Happy Hour Program, as well as all company large events hosted at the Deerfield Office. Mentored the Culinary Team to step out of their comfort zone to explore culturally diverse and best of season menu, adding to the culture of Horizon.

Senior Event Planner for Eurest National Corporate Events & Internal Innovation Events Full-Service Custom Event Planner for National ClienteleCreating Polished Experiences from Registration, Vendor Partnerships, Staff Execution to Creative Details to Enhance Client BrandsCustom Event & Catering Programs for New Contract Accounts & Refresh Existing Catering Programs to Ensure Services are Consistent & On TrendAnnually Refresh Custom Marketing Programs, Event Guides, Approved Vendor List & Business Development Best Practices.

Increased Contract Events by 85% through Creativity, Training & Menu DevelopmentPartnered to Build Out New Conference Center & Create a Program that Increased Usage by 55%Introduced New Diversity & Inclusion Culinary Program to Enhance Firm CulturePolished All Levels of Events & Catering to Become a True Partner is the Firm's Growth

Led the Transition Team in our Client Partnership with Northern TrustCreated a Custom Catering Program that Provided Top Level Service for Staff Training, Wealth Management Client Meetings, Celebration Events & HolidaysGrew Catering Program by 40% Before Transitioning to Next Eurest Accoun

Daily Management of Catering Staff for Conference Center & Chase CampusBusiness Development for Outside Clients For The Urban Market Catering Brand, Increasing Catering Sales From $650k To $1.2m In First YearMarketing & Social Media Management for Seasonal Menus & Promotions Execution of Full-Service Events With Urban Market Trained StaffingClient Management to Ensure Catering Program Is Consistent & Progressive

Focus on business development & sales execution to increase market placepresence with new company brand Developed corporate clients increasing monthly sales by 35% in the first 8 months Strong logistic & operational skills with large, high profile events Large event logistics manager for Chicago Gourmet ’10 & ‘11 Headed transition team for the purchase of Behind the Scenes Chicago Office to Paramount Events

Developed partnerships with top venues in Chicago to generate business. Led Sales Team with training & sales development. Operations responsibilities included payroll, event staffing, vendor selection, hiring & FOH training Sales & event development for Chicago Gourmet ’09 & Lollapalooza ‘10 Operations & administration support for Vancouver ’10 Olympic Games

Created & Developed the Corporate Catering DivisionManaged All Special Events for Contract Catering ClientsVenue Representative for an Exclusive Relationship with the Civic Opera House Sales Development with Venue Partnerships to Increase Corporate Event