Event Production Manager
Current- Owned the end-to-end production for 50 high-profile events within a year, effectively handling budgets ranging from $15,000 to $500,000, demonstrating strong financial stewardship and resource management.- Oversaw the development and enforcement of organizational policies and procedures, ensuring seamless logistics and operational excellence for events.- Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with key vendors and partners, enhancing collaboration for successful event execution.- Represented cross-functional teams in decision-making meetings, ensuring alignment on operational needs and stakeholder expectations.- Designed and managed comprehensive event timelines, facilitating clear communication of pre-production deadlines to all stakeholders.- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients and partners leading up to and during events, ensuring their vision was realized in execution.- Collaborated with culinary and AV teams to finalize event menus and production schedules, aligning with client specifications.- Created and maintained detailed documentation for each event, including Program Execution Orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and accountability.- Provided timely updates to stakeholders regarding event milestones, ensuring all pre-production activities were completed for successful delivery.