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Irvine, California, United States

In my role as CEO and Founder of PSQ Productions, I successfully lead a team of 500 employees to deliver unforgettable event experiences and bring more than 500,000 in the community together annually.Our team has achieved several significant accomplishments that we are proud of, such as overseeing more than 300 events annually and managing two venues at.

Orange County, California Area

As the CEO of Winter Fest OC, the role involves developing and implementing the strategic vision for Southern California’s largest winter festival, ensuring it remains innovative and appealing to a wide audience. Responsibilities include overseeing all operational aspects of the festival, from logistics and event setup to day-to-day management, ensuring a.

OC Fair & Event Center

As the CEO of Night of Lights OC, the role encompasses developing and executing the strategic vision for one of Southern California’s most celebrated holiday events. During a time when large gatherings faced unprecedented challenges, the need to pivot became essential to ensure the event's continuation. This involved reimagining the event format to.

Irvine, California, United States

Big Bite Events was created and developed to bring a new style of food events to the consumer market called "foodtainment"​ Big Bite Events launched its very first event in the summer of 2013 and made not a splash, but a tidal wave of an introduction to both the local and international “Foodie” community. The Big Bite Bacon Fest is the largest bacon.

Santa Ana, California

• Creator of event consulting, production and promotion company and grew to a gross revenue of over $3 million. Managed all aspects of the company including business development, client production management, and managed.
• Launched and produced largest winter/holiday themed festival in Orange County with more than 40,000 attendees with an event budget of over $1.5 million
• Developed, planned and successfully produced this inaugural event in 2015.
• Led the recruitment and management of over 250 employees and contractors over a one month seasonQueen Mary 2010 - 2015Event Director Long Beach, CA
• Executive Producer
• Defined and executed a multi-year strategy for Dark Harbor making investments in creative content to maximize return on investment by creating a new customer experience each year at minimal cost

Costa Mesa, California

• Effectively managed an annual operating budget of over $10 million, 150 events and a team of over 500 employees
• Led the growth of year-round events to booking and managing more than 150 events annually and revenues of $5 million within four years
• Implemented marketing and promotions programs resulting in the annual Orange County Fair attendance increased by 160% to 1.3 million annually earning the ranking as 5th largest fair in the USA
• Executed ancillary revenue of food, beverage, retail and sponsorships to over $5 million in three years
• Led the operation team of more than 600 employees in the production of the annual Orange County Fair as well as the Pacific Amphitheater Summer Concert Series
• Part of the management team that strategically planned and implemented the reopening of the 8,500 seat Pacific Amphitheater after it was closed for 7 years due to neighborhood noise complaints and litigation, with.

Costa Mesa, CA

Awarded OC Fair employee of the year in 1999

Costa Mesa, CA

Awarded OC Fair Department of the Year in 1997

Business

Activities and Societies: Studied abroad in Bonn, Germany with Loyola Marymount University for one year studying international business.

High School

Activities and Societies: Mater Dei Football