• Manage the university event suite at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center• Research and develop strategies for events to achieve strategic engagement outcomes for the university• Build and maintain partnerships with relevant units within the institution and community• Engage and manage vendors, ensuring effective procurement and contractual activities• Prepare briefing memos, event overviews, budgets, guest lists, and other necessary documents for university… Show more • Manage the university event suite at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center• Research and develop strategies for events to achieve strategic engagement outcomes for the university• Build and maintain partnerships with relevant units within the institution and community• Engage and manage vendors, ensuring effective procurement and contractual activities• Prepare briefing memos, event overviews, budgets, guest lists, and other necessary documents for university executives• Directly oversee guest correspondence and registration systems• Provide on-site event management for a variety of engagements ranging from small group settings, strategic board meetings, and large-scale campus events• Collaborate with executive staff to draft ceremony scripts and speeches for targeted audiences• Serve on the leadership team for university convocations, commencements, and sponsored academic ceremonies• Coordinate with campus partners for large-scale initiatives often collaborating with University Advancement, University Athletics, Student Affairs, Deans Offices and University Registrar• Develop and maintain cost-efficient budgets and allocate resources appropriately across am extensive portfolio of university funds• Supervise student and OPS staff, overseeing hiring, assignments, performance reviews and training• Participate as a member of the University Relations leadership team• Represent the Office of University Relations on university-wide committees and workgroups Show less

• Managed various indoor and outdoor event facilities reservations and maintenance• Implemented office policies and procedures to streamline financial processes, data management, and maintenance of facilities and equipment• Supervised student interns with oversight of training, scheduling, and project management for office projects• Coordinated logistics for special events and engagements for the office of the president in collaboration with campus stakeholders ranging from… Show more • Managed various indoor and outdoor event facilities reservations and maintenance• Implemented office policies and procedures to streamline financial processes, data management, and maintenance of facilities and equipment• Supervised student interns with oversight of training, scheduling, and project management for office projects• Coordinated logistics for special events and engagements for the office of the president in collaboration with campus stakeholders ranging from facilities and campus safety to alumni and governmental relations staff• Provided on-site event management for initiatives host by, or in partnership with, the office of the President• Drafted scripts and speech notes for high-profile events and academic ceremonies• Represented University Relations on university-wide committees Show less

• Advised 30 student leaders on Homecoming Council on budgeting and event planning for the annual Homecoming week of events • Coordinated campus-wide inter-departmental collaborations for “Welcome FSU” programming• Led assessment of student sense of belonging at FSU traditions events in the Division of Student Affairs (DSA)• Negotiated contracts with food vendors, major performing artists, large venues, and production companies• Managed several budget lines totaling $326,000… Show more • Advised 30 student leaders on Homecoming Council on budgeting and event planning for the annual Homecoming week of events • Coordinated campus-wide inter-departmental collaborations for “Welcome FSU” programming• Led assessment of student sense of belonging at FSU traditions events in the Division of Student Affairs (DSA)• Negotiated contracts with food vendors, major performing artists, large venues, and production companies• Managed several budget lines totaling $326,000, along with fundraising and revenue management responsibilities• Secured $25,000 in additional funding through budgetary requests• Increased overall Homecoming attendance by 65% over 2 years with total attendance rising to 5,150 students• Served on University committees focusing on student engagement, campus activities, and student wellness• Managed marketing and public relations efforts alongside Divisional marketing staff• Supervised the rebranding of the largest Homecoming event including new imagery, name, logo and publications• Assisted on major programs for the DSA including alcohol-free alternative programming and involvement fairs Show less

• Co-advised the 30 student leaders on Homecoming Council on budgeting, planning, and implementing activities for the annual homecoming week events (with the largest event capacity typically around 5,000 students) • Supervised and managed the Homecoming budget lines totaling $289,000• Created a leadership development program centered on student development theory and assessment practices• Planned, managed, and marketed the rebranded Garnet & Gold Student Tailgate, an alcohol-free… Show more • Co-advised the 30 student leaders on Homecoming Council on budgeting, planning, and implementing activities for the annual homecoming week events (with the largest event capacity typically around 5,000 students) • Supervised and managed the Homecoming budget lines totaling $289,000• Created a leadership development program centered on student development theory and assessment practices• Planned, managed, and marketed the rebranded Garnet & Gold Student Tailgate, an alcohol-free and tobacco-free program for home football games • Lead collaboration with campus partners to implement traditions programming for Welcome Week and other campus involvement initiatives• Assisted in negotiations for production contracts, performances, and facility rental agreements for Homecoming Live (the largest event of Homecoming Week)• Oversaw the creation of operational guidelines including event layout, logistics, and safety for Experience FSU (one of the first in-person involvement event after COVID-19 school closure)• Served on multiple university committees including the University Homecoming Committee and the FSU Welcome Week Committee Show less

Worked in the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA), managing projects for the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). Developed administrative forms and processes for program management, program assessment, and financial requests. Met weekly with the VPSA to discuss DSA priorities and university policy. Provided recommendations and project proposals for DSA priorities including facilities renovations, expansion of services, and departmental collaborations.

Managed a division of coordinators which help develop policy and plan events surrounding Athletics, Safety & Transportation, and Government Affairs. Served as a liaison to agency directors and university departments. Planned, budgeted, and executed the winter festival and spring event hosted by student government.

Oversaw the relations with State, County and local government officials through the Student Senate. Conducted legislative research, organized lobbying events to address student issues and educated students on how to effectively communicate student concerns with elected officials.

Assisted TSIC students in finding on campus resources which will help them succeed and reach graduation.

Aided Representative for Florida House District 49 by conducting legislative research, processing/addressing constituent concerns, coordinating relief efforts with local state agencies, and planning community functions.