Katherine Ferwerda Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Orchestrated end-to-end project cycles, including ideation, pitch decks, ground plans, budgeting, sponsorships, donations, supervision, installation, and breakdownsNotable Projects: Cisco, Wildwoods Foundation.
• Creative Director, IMPACT, annual global sales conference, Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, 2023
• Event Designer, ShinDig, Wildwoods annual fundraiser, Magnolia Place, Los Angeles, CA 2023
• Producer, Wildwoods holiday fundraiser sponsored by Volstead Act, Social Study, Los Angeles, CA 2019
• Assistant Designer, In-N-Out Christmas Party Moulin Rouge, Long Beach Convention Center, 2022
• Event Designer, In-N-Out Slave to Nothing, anti-human trafficking fundraiser, Disney’s Grand Californian, Anaheim, CA 2019

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Founded a lifestyle store and event space in Los Angeles, specializing in modern environmentally conscious products in the categories of housewares, gifts, men and women’s clothing, and body products¬––driving $500K ARR.
• Led a diverse team, including 5 part-time staff and a manager, optimizing team productivity and workflow.
• Spearheaded dynamic in-store pop-ups and events, boosting brand activations and customer experience.
• Transformed store and displays with artistic flair, and directed impactful photoshoots, strengthening visual brand identity.
• Streamlined social media strategy and newsletter content, while designing an intuitive Shopify website, enhancing digital footprint and user engagement.
• Successfully curated 24+ art exhibitions for the Highland Park Art Walk, showcasing diverse talents and enhancing community cultural engagement.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led television programing for children ages 5-10. Inspired by Hy Zaret’s Songs of Science, My Planet Rox was a show about a kids rock band that lives in a modern treehouse and travels the globe experiencing and singing.
• Developed the 'Production Bible' and Keynote pitch deck, providing comprehensive compelling presentations.
• Co-produced eight contemporary covers from Hy Zaret's "Songs of Science" catalogue, revitalizing classic tunes.
• Authored the pilot episode and outlined 6 comprehensive treatments for the first season, laying foundation for storyline.
• Conceptualized and designed the main 'Treehouse' set, creating a visually thematic environment for the series.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Worked as a principle designer for world-renown event planner, Colin Cowie, on a range of high-end private and corporate events.Scope of work: Created CAD drawings, built props, and sourced materials Highlighted events:- Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday parties - Oprah Winfrey's $1,000,000 Wedding, The Oprah Winfrey Show- Bob Green's Wedding, The Oprah.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Spearheaded the design of corporate events, high-profile fundraisers, and luxury private events, showcasing a flair for creating memorable and engaging experiencesHighlighted Events:
• The Fine Art of Event Production (Event Designer), Creative Artist Agency, Various Celebrities
• Cowie Lifestyle (Set Designer, Prop Builder), Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey’s 50th birthday party “Matrix Reloaded”
• What A Pair! (Producer, Production Designer), Fundraiser for the Revlon UCLA Breast Center.
• Bolthouse Productions (Event Designer), Virgin Records Grammy party, Various Celebrities
• Planetary Coral Reef Foundation (Producer), Celebrity Sail, Marina Del Rey Yacht Club - James Cameron, Chairman

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Benefit for the Revlon UCLA Breast Center and the John Wayne Cancer Society.40 celebrity women sing 20 Broadway duets for breast cancer research. Singers included Debra Harry, Rita Wilson, Megan Mullally, Patricia Heaton, and Jamie Lee Curtis, among others.Scope of Work: - In charge of hiring key positions of Music Director, Lighting Designer, Stage.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Designed numerous high-end events including private celebrity parties, weddings, mitzvahs, and movie premieres. Worked out of both offices at Creative Artist Agency and Glendale, CA.Scope of work: Create concept presentations, create CAD drawings, hire principles and crew, source props and furniture, supervise load-in and strike.

Los Angeles, CA

Designed all three dimensional set pieces and backdrops for the "The Grinch" Toy Fair event at the Armory in New York City and the premiere party in Los Angeles.Scope of work:- Designed and drafted all set pieces and backdrops so that they could be shipped and reassembled multiple times in different locations on east coast. - Supervised set build, prop.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ensured all contracted sponsorship deliverables were met and properly displayed. Designed and built a comfortable space for filmmakers to hang out. Hosted daily networking events. Coordinated with Special Events on opening and Closing parties. Collaborated with Volunteer Coordinator on staffing.Scope of work: - Built a Sponsorship Area and a FIlmmaker's.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Narrative And Emerging Media

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Production Design

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Education record