Leading Event Industry Expert with 20 Years of Experience in Wedding, Corporate Events, and Event Brand Management.I've established myself as a versatile and accomplished professional in the industry by creating memorable & impactful events. My expertise lies in thoughtful art direction, client relations, managing diverse teams, seamless logistics, & overseeing finances.Sales & Customer Service: Proven expertise in driving sales through innovative solutions that surpass client expectations. Known for cultivating strong client relationships & ensuring exceptional experiences from concept to execution. Vendor Management: Strong relationships with a wide range of vendors, ensuring successful collaborations & exceptional events.Event Styling: Acted as Art Director for all visuals, led a team of talented event stylists, overseeing the creative & practical aspects of each project to consistently surpass client expectations.Logistics Mastery: Expertly managed logistics for numerous events concurrently, showcasing exceptional multitasking abilities & attention to detail under pressure.Supply Chain Mastery: Orchestrated the acquisition of both perishable & unique items. Specialized in navigating supply chain issues, adeptly at overseeing the entire process, from strategic purchasing to thoughtful delivery.Financial Oversight: Skilled in managing event budgets, accounting & payroll, & sales tax.Team Leadership: Cultivated a high-performing, collaborative team, guiding them through complex events with a focus on quality, client satisfaction, & employee education.Professional Approach: I believe in a proactive, client-centered approach, blending creativity with strategic planning to deliver outstanding event experiences. My passion for the industry drives me to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies, ensuring that every event I'm involved in sets a benchmark for excellence.

Event Manager and Lead Designer for this green floral shop in Marin County, CA.

I served as venue coordinator, production designer, and operations chief for this innovative four day festival to promote creative professionals. I managed over 100 people, designed seven venues, and re-contextualize entire spaces. I crafted the entire schedule, balancing educational, creative, and social events. HATCH is an annual creative mentorship festival and a national non profit organization.

Along with cofounder Jessica Gregory, we worked with each client to make there vision a reality by choosing the perfect elements: river rock, branches, perennials, flowers, fabric, lighting and more. I created all promotional materials including business cards, brochures, and the original website.

I served as production designer for both the 2008 and 2009 Manhattan based Spa trade show: iSpa. I designed and personally created all aspects of the booth, including arts and crafts furniture, fountains, backdrops, lighting, floral, and plant accents.

Sales Manager and Import Broker for North Carolina's first and only organic wine and beer wholesaler and distributor. Duties included analyzing and describing wine and beer, traveling across the state, managing a team of sales people, working with winemakers, distributors, and brokers from around the world, and planning and managing all events.

Service Manager and Lead Designer for all Events. Managed a staff of servers and cooks. Coordinated rental of tents, furniture, linens, serving ware, lighting, and more. Designed layouts, styled food, and dressed venues.