Kapwa Gardens is an urban oasis in SF's SOMA Pilipinas district. A pop up community space that is centered on wellness and a site for COVID recovery. Looking forward to seeing you at one of our many community events. We also host private events!

• Centralized client information through automated data collection from website form submissions, streamlining the planning process, and providing transparency throughout the executive team comprised of seven volunteers.• Developed and maintained relationships with clients, coordinating performance logistics per client’s requests, venue specifications, and performing artists’ technical requirements, ensuring successful performance execution.• Advanced automated contract creation process for events, saving time while defining program scope and deliverables that account for over 30% of the non-profit organization’s revenue.• Connected Indigenous Culture Bearers from the Philippines to cultural practitioners in the Filipino-American diaspora through virtual events and experiences that amplify Indigenous voices and promote cultural exchange.

Off The Grid provides mobile food experiences through public markets and corporate catered events.(RFL: COVID-19) I brought the 'wow' to private and corporate events through an easy and delightful end-to-end event planning process with turnkey planning and strategy support.• Planned $100k+ food program for Facebook Global Agency Summit 2020 one-day event with 700 attendees, sourcing 22 food vendors for 3 meal services, maintaining a profit margin by negotiating vendor pricing, and managing multi-day loading logistics of large rentals for food service.• Created experience design for Google Food Team’s top 8 executives by designing event layout, procuring food and bar menu, and managing onsite production that premiered new rental equipment.• Grew contract 600% for high touch client by providing quick solutions to increasing requirements.• Provided account management for a network of 300+ food vendors, and multiple service providers to support full service, turn-key events for large Bay Area corporate clients.

Specialized in day-of wedding coordination, vendor management, and client consultations. When preparing the happiest day of someone's life, I'm the North Star that they can trust to steer their planning to a smooth and snag-free day. I am the first responder to any emergencies through the planning process, and gracefully extinguish the little fires everywhere that may arise. I am my clients' Jake from State Farm, but in cuter khakisI specialize in day-of wedding coordination, vendor management, and client consultations during their wedding planning in a meaningful and approachable way.• Managed vendor schedules and executed venue requirements per multiple contract agreements for events ranging from intimate, high touch dinners to elaborate celebrations with 30-300+ in attendance.• Identified clients’ needs to create event production schedules, day-of timelines, and floor plans.• Directed multiple vendors and staff for on-site execution and on-time performance of event timeline.

BTS is a global business consulting firm that provides strategy implementation and leadership development.• Orchestrated 2-day team offsite meeting for 50 employees from event design conception through contract creation for multiple venue and meal vendors, decreasing last year’s event budget spend by 46% despite an increase in guest count.• Formulated internal event project plans and detailed agendas while improving attendee and presenter communication strategies.• Produced internal events including: quarterly birthday celebrations, monthly happy hours, office all hands, and ad hoc meetings.• Created online Office Visitor Guide document in Microsoft Sway with refreshed branding to be used as a template across global offices, eliminating the risk of circulating inaccurate information and outdated brand standards. (Click View when opening attached link)

(RFL: Company acquisition by Alaska Airlines) Promoted from flight attendant to corporate headquarters in 2013. During tenure, rotated through Corporate Strategy and Learning departments while increasing responsibilities in project and event management roles. We created an airline people loved. In my 8 years with the Condé Nast's #1 Domestic Airline, I planned and facilitated our stellar new-hire orientation program that demonstrated our creative and inclusive company culture, and also managed ad-hoc projects for the commercial strategy team.• Produced a weekend of three consecutive holiday party employee events through overseeing event design concepts/layouts, managing staff schedules, contract negotiation, and budget assessment.• Coordinated and facilitated teammate events including bi-monthly new-hire orientation, training graduations, and appreciation events.• Change champion and learning coach for department's IT cutover from Gmail to Microsoft platform, leading document transfers, Sharepoint site creation, and calendar migration.• Vendor and logistics manager that oversaw vendor contracts, scheduling , and invoicing for 30 sessions of Virgin America/Alaska Airlines' “Momentum”company-wide integration event.

• Pioneered exclusive app partnership at two stations that created a new ancillary revenue stream resulting in five-figure incremental profit results within 30 days of implementation, while ensuring continuation of airport regulatory compliance and no disruption of operation performance.• Managed cross-functional working group to introduce new group booking technology that automated the application of group discounts and streamlined the reservation process.• Compiled government submission that was required for the airline to be considered for government contracted fares.

• Organized logistics for teammates attending training events including travel needs, hotel arrangements, and per diem expenses.• Logistics lead for “Refresh 2014 Production Crew” that worked closely with a team of peers and senior leaders to design, coordinate, and facilitate 23 2-day sessions of a company-wide informational and team-building event; specifically assigned to assist with organizing participant accommodations and travel.• Coordinated and facilitated ongoing bi-monthly 3-day new hire orientation and culturalization trainings for 400+ teammates.

• Led cross-functional team to implement the expanded use of personal electronic devices for an immediate rollout to 53 aircrafts across 19 domestic airport stations.• Organized department meetings and provided administrative support to team of Project Managers.• Oversaw company intranet content for department communicating project updates and web deployments.

• Maintained a high level of professionalism and concierge-like guest care while enforcing safety policies and procedures with a keen knowledge of possible emergency evacuation or medical situations.• Collaborated with InFlight Department Leadership as an elected member of the Service Advisory Team to develop the Service Standards document, which defines onboard service performance expectations in accordance with company brand and values.• Worked on special assignment with InFlight Operations staff to oversee day-of airport operations, assist crews in maintaining on-time departures, and serve as a resource for the launch of new Work Rules and Uniform and Appearance Standards.

• Facilitated personalized communication with Giants Luxury Suiteholder needs, concerns, and requests.• Opened and prepared suites before guests arrive.• Met and greeted suite guests.• Troubleshot suite-related problems or requests as necessary.• Provided prompt and courteous service to high-profile suite guests.