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North Hollywood, Ca

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Directed 4 large- scale annual voter events which increased awareness and resulted in a record-breaking number of nominations in 2023 and a Clio Award. Responsibilities included creative strategy, event design, activation inclusions, logistics, overall guest experience, food and beverage (F&B), vendor management, and venue selection. - Managed film & series FYC live talent panels & receptions, campaign tastemakers, and oversaw vendors, venue selection, invitations, panel set up, tech, and reception details.- Created and maintained departmental budget, and managed event budgets, Purchase Orders, and payment tracking.- Actively sought out ways to improve accessibility measures at all events. - Directed ASL interpreter inclusion on major event panels and included subtitles on screenings.- Built new and trustworthy event vendor relationships and nurtured existing relationships.- Coordinated all event postmortem meetings and created thorough event recaps for leadership visibility

Beverly Hills, California, United States

- Oscars Rolex Green Room Project Lead- Worked closely with Rolex and agency teams on design, logistics, and onsite execution of Oscars Green Room. - Ensure Oscars Partner & Sponsor Agreements are fulfilled & expectations are exceeded for all stakeholders throughout Oscars season- Involved in all pre-production as well as onsite to oversee execution

- HBO Wrap Party, Event Producer, 2021- BET Awards Red Carpet Production & After- Party Producer, 2021- Stefanie Cove & Company, Multiple High Profile Social & Corporate Events, 2021- Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Gala, Sequoia Productions, Event Producer, 2020

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Oscars Governors Ball, 2014- 2020- Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards, 2013- 2019- Emmys Creative Arts & Primetime Governors Ball, 2013- 2019- Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Annual Gala, 2017- 2019 - Jerry Perenchio Estate Celebration of Life, 2018 - Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, 2019- 2020 - Oscars Nominee Luncheon, 2014- 2017- UCSF Medical Center Opening 5k Walk & Gala, 2014- 2015 - Special Olympics Opening Games, 2014- Lead Producer on projects and oversee production team on planning A-to-Z event aspects including, but not limited to: A/V, branding & creative, catering & service, décor & furniture, event rentals, guest arrival/ departure plan, layouts, lighting, logistics, permitting, staffing and training, VIP guest experience - Responsible for clear & effective cross-functional team communication amongst internal, vendor & client teams- Effective brand partner/ sponsor liaison, overseeing negotiations & onsite experiential activations - Experienced in Show Production including talent booking/ riders, stage design, scripts and show runs - Expert in vendor negotiations & relations throughout the event cycle - Create detailed production timelines & manage every item to ensure timely results- Work with clients to generate an overall budget & manage accordingly; responsible for final budget reconciliation - Improve internal company and event operational practices & identify efficiencies - Lead all planning meetings, including client presentations/ meetings, internal & vendor meetings

Greater Los Angeles Area

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Avia Long Beach/ Hyatt The Pike

• Serviced press junkets, red carpet events, weddings, social and corporate markets• Worked with Press and Talent and ensure all needs are accommodated• Manage event food/ beverage, as well as all timelines, floor plans and set up details &effectively communicate to all hotel departments and troubleshoot accordingly• Order all necessary electric, parking, permitting and assist in all A/V needs• Coordinate outside vendors and production timelines• Entertain potential and current clients to build rapport and secure future businessopportunities• Stay current on food, beverage and décor trends to incorporate into events• Produced successful events that exceed expectations, working within client budget

Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

• Oversee all events, event team, sales & operations of $5 million-dollar catering company• Created innovative menus & unique event experiences • Sold, planned and executed $1 million in events annually, including corporate galas, weddings & social events • Create systems to increase efficiency in the office and accuracy in event details• Directly manage and write schedule for Sales team, Event Managers, Front of House staff of 50• Responsible for hiring, annual review and disciplinary matters for all associates• Performed all company Accounting for events• Create and build lasting relationships with all clients• Establish and nurture relationships with other industry professionals, vendors & venues

Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

• Coordinate all aspects of events including but not limited to venue, travel, entertainment and valet• Designed event décor and ambiance, coordinated all necessary rentals• Create and design menus to encompass event theme and client’s vision• Onsite execution of all events and management of event according to high companystandards• Responsible for the hiring, training and maintenance of all associates• Create agendas and points of discussion for company meetings• General accounting, including payroll and client billing