Ready to bring my decades of corporate event planning experience to the private sector, I founded Details and Lace in 2017. We serve couples, businesses and nonprofits that want to enjoy every moment of their special events without handling the complicated logistics and overwhelming design tasks required to pull them off flawlessly. LOGISTICAL SKILLS: Create and manage event timelines and budgets. Recommend area vendors that match client budget and aesthetics. Manage lodging and transportation details for clients and their guests.Coordinate and attend final walk-throughs and rehearsals.Advise on event etiquette.DESIGN SKILLS:Create inspiration boards that reflect the client's aesthetic goals. Recommend area vendors that match client aesthetics and budget. Coordinate and lead planning and design meetings with clientsTIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Create and manage event planning timelines internally for the Details and Lace team and externally for clients. Prepare contingency plans for possible last-minute event changes. Execute timeline during the event. PEOPLE SKILLS: Engage with all clients personally and provide a five-star customer service experience.Create and maintain relationships with top Charlottesville event professionals. Recruit, hire, train, and manage a team of assistant event planners.

Rejoining the NGIC, I worked directly for the organization's leadership to impact our department with my organizational, operational, and event planning skills. My mastery of timelines, budgets, etiquette and social events shined in this role as I planned and oversaw 200+ visits and events per year. LOGISTICAL SKILLS: Planned and executed off-sites, professional development, and other events for executive- and senior-level staff.Planned foreign delegation, Congressional, and senior military visits to NGIC, collaborating and coordinating with various personnel, time zones, languages, and cultural differences. Served as the lead in project management, program, and budget execution for my team. STRATEGIC SKILLS: Identified operational and process deficiencies and and implemented improvements Managed projects within the organization's protocol office and the Command team.

Joining the civilian arm of military intelligence, I expanded my event planning responsibilities at NGA. I worked directly with the senior leader of the organization and saw first-hand how a well-executed event could build relationships, boost morale, positively impact productivity and showcase our organization's talent. I used my creative problem solving abilities almost daily in this role. LOGISTICAL SKILLS: Planned and executed retreats, professional development, and other events for executive- and senior-level staff.Planned foreign delegation, Congressional, and senior military visits to our NGA support site, to support cross-organization and partner relationships. Served as the lead in project management, program, and budget execution. STRATEGIC SKILLS: Identified operational and process deficiencies and implemented improvements.

My entry to the military intelligence community was through a logistics role at NGIC. My love of event planning blossomed here as I supported large-scale Center events and coordinated with high-ranking officials. My natural focus on details and organization skills were honed in this role. LOGISTICAL SKILLS:Provided event support to over 1,000 employees as a member of the Logistics Support Division.Supported MILCON proposals.PEOPLE SKILLS: Interacted with Congressional liaisons and military partners.

While at Adams & Garth, I helped hundreds of Charlottesville businesses find not just their next employee, but the right employee for each job — a crucial decision for business profitability and productivity. My ability to handle intense responsibility on a short timeline and work with a wide variety of personalities shined as I worked in this role. STRATEGIC SKILLS: Placed qualified candidates in time-sensitive hiring situations.Performed candidate background checks and drug screenings. PEOPLE SKILLS: Served as the point of contact and hiring recruiter for Charlottesville businesses.Recruited, screened and placed hundreds of candidates for temporary and permanent employment.