Lori Brodsky Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

United States

United States

• Developed, organized, managed, executed 30 events across the US ranging from galas, conferences, golf outings, executive dinners, and luncheons for 200-2000+ guests.• Raised $1M through personal connections which translated into $4M in overall matched funds.• Oversaw the entire continuum from identifying the event venue, negotiating with vendors, ensured heightened security staff at all events, managing budgets, securing rentals, and organizing the appropriate AV at venue.• Worked with every chapter across the US, traveling to each location to execute the events.• Created materials to raise awareness and boost attendance at the events.

Manhattan

• Promotion: Promoted the judges through marketing campaign to attract clients. Developed ongoing and in-depth relationships with VIP clients.• Project Management: Oversaw key aspects of projects from inception from completion. Managed multiple projects in deadline-driven situations. Provided ongoing support, leveraging time management abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.• New Accounts: Brought in new account business. Quickly adapted to changing needs of diverse clients. Worked discretely with confidential client information in setting up new accounts and on an ongoing basis.• Client Management: Educated prospects and clients on the value of mediation and arbitration in lieu of civil court. Developed strong working relationships with clients, juggling multiple clients simultaneously.• Sales: Dealt with approximately 500 plaintiff and defense attorneys focusing on personal injury and medical malpractice and labor laws as well as insurance carriers.• Business Development: Introduced a new carrier, CNA, to the firm’s roster of carriers. Developed settlement program and handled key aspects of the settlements, interfacing with attorneys sending in cases.

Pound Ridge, New York

• Events Management: Built the entire events process from scratch for an $8M property, including the financials for the events required to run the operations. Set up and execute all events from start to finish.• Team Operations & Human Resources: Interviewed, hired, and developed the front of the house andrestaurant staff, including hosts, maître de, serving staff, and reservationists; oversaw the entire reservations department.• Revenues: Grow the revenues from 0 to $1M in first year by maximizing covers while maintaining qualityservice.• Corporate Management: Collaborated with top corporate Vice President/President/General Management.• Pricing: Developed food and beverage minimums for the event spaces and price per person for all private event spaces.• Customer Relations: Served as the VIP liaison for guest relations. Leveraged network and acquaintancesthroughout the community. Developed relationships with high net worth guests for repeat business forcorporate and personal events.• Networking: Leveraged personal contacts and network to bring in new business, including food & wine events.• Contract Execution: Developed contracts to ensure consistency and price containment.• Special Events: Created the Literary Luncheon series at the Inn. Leveraged relationships and sought outappropriate contacts at public relations firms representing clients for key events.Partnered with local bookstore and sold books during the event. Interfaced with key guest speakers who have included Debi Mazar, Ruth Reichl, Melissa Clark, Chloe Coscarelli and Barbara Lynch.• Marketing: Created email blast to all guests on Open Table in conjunction with PR to all clientele. Partnered with local bookstores, orchestrating all aspects of the event, including inviting the press which generated exposure in local magazines and additional revenue. Achieved significant results with full-capacity at 185 guests in totalattendance.

Marketing and Event Planner