Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)

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Senior Event Manager @ Toast Of The Town LLC
Anaheim, CA, US
Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)'s Location
Anaheim, California, United States, United States
About Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)

Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) is a Senior Event Manager at Toast Of The Town LLC.

Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)'s Current Company Details
Toast Of The Town LLC

Toast Of The Town Llc

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Senior Event Manager
Anaheim, CA, US
Employees:
14
Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) Work Experience Details
  • Toast Of The Town Llc
    Senior Event Manager
    Toast Of The Town Llc
    Anaheim, Ca, Us
  • Toast Of The Town Llc
    Senior Project Manager
    Toast Of The Town Llc Feb 2022 - Present
    Anchorage, Alaska, Us
  • Toast Of The Town Llc
    Project Manager
    Toast Of The Town Llc Sep 2020 - Present
    Anchorage, Alaska, Us
    • Understand the client’s brand and targeted event outcome; working within establishedbudgets and timelines to achieve 100 % client satisfaction.• Coordinate all details of managed events, from invitations to coordinating logistics in advance to load out, to ensure accuracy, professionalism and consistent brand presentation.• Manage staff as required to ensure smooth operations of all events• Manage “day of” logistics and staff to ensure smooth running operations and positiveattendee experience.• Document all contracts and expenses timely by both attaching them to the project in ourproject management software as well as sending them to the appropriate parties if asubmission for payment is necessary.• Assist in the build of new event budgets, and manage existing event budgets, notifying Directors immediately of any over-budget concerns.• Market events, with the help of our contracted marketers as needed, to ensure weprofessionally and successfully achieve client targeted attendance numbers.• Prepare, analyze, and present post-event reports to clients.• Attach all documents associated with the Event Plan and project build into the projectmanagement system.• Log and track all project updates into the project management system; this includes thecreation of task tracking of assignment for all team members involved.• Coordinate the consultation process with all stakeholders ensuring an accurate and secure audit trail of documents and key decisions.• Arrange all pre-event rehearsals and virtual quality checks for online events.• Undertake other duties as requested appropriate to the grade of this post.
  • Gri (Growth Resources & Indicators)
    Sales And Marketing Associate
    Gri (Growth Resources & Indicators) Feb 2021 - Present
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
  • Freelance Event Production
    Event Manager
    Freelance Event Production Oct 2017 - Present
    Los Angeles Auto Show 2017, 2018, 2019, Empyrean Production Services
  • Freelance Event Production
    Production Coordinator
    Freelance Event Production May 2018 - Present
    Music Taste Good, Long Beach, CA - Sept 2018LA Times Food Bowl: Night Market - May 2018
  • Freelance Event Production
    Signage Manager
    Freelance Event Production Sep 2014 - Present
    Just Like Heaven Festival, Long Beach, CA - May 2019Los Dells Festival, Mauston, WI - Sept 2018Night on Broadway Festival, Hollywood, CA - Jan 2018Music Taste Good, Long Beach, CA - Sept 2017CRSSD Music Festival, San Diego, CA - March 2017, March 2016, Oct 2015Air + Style, Los Angeles, CA - Jan 2015 - March 2016Hard Music Festivals, Los Angeles, CA - August 2014 - October 2018
  • Freelance Event Production
    Front Gate Manager
    Freelance Event Production Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
    Find Your Grind University Festivals Fall 2019
  • Freelance Event Production
    Sponsorship Manager
    Freelance Event Production Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
    Tailgate Fest, Eastvale, CA - Aug 2019
  • Freelance Event Production
    Artist Hospitality Coordinator
    Freelance Event Production Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
    High Low Festival, San Bernardino, CA - Sept 2017Supercity Festival, Oakland, CA - Aug 2016
  • Live Nation
    Box Office Attendant
    Live Nation Mar 2013 - Present
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
  • Live Nation
    Signage Coordinator, Hard Summer
    Live Nation Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    My responsibilities include coordinating with the Production Manager on what signage was needed, where it is to be instaled and if designs are approved, order all signage and coordinate the order with the printing company, lead a team to install all signage ordered before the event started, and took inventory of all signage that was ordered and in stock. I am also responsible for all site operations storage containers that included knowing which items were inside the storage containers, where the items were taken and the location of those items, and communicated to the production assistants of new items that needed to be ordered.
  • Live Nation
    Site Operations Assistant, Hard Day Of The Dead 2013
    Live Nation Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    • Ordered additional event signage and placed event signage for the music festival. • Received, managed, and allocated the heavy equipment to different vendors and staff during the load in and load out of the festival. • Managed the inventory inside the storage container, as well as logged the use and return of the items.
  • In-N-Out Burger
    Charitable Event Planner
    In-N-Out Burger Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
    Irvine, Ca, Us
    • Contracted third party vendors for the 32nd and 33rd Annual Children's Benefit Golf Tournament and Auction which raised money for the In-N-Out Burger Foundation. • Worked with multiple golf courses and hotels to plan and execute the charity golf tournaments. • Worked with multiple department to coordinate the donations of food, beverages, and services for the events as well as the coordinated the logistics of shipping and receiving those goods.• Experienced adversity when the 33rd annual golf tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19 and had to cancel vendors, shipping of items, etc.• Managed the course/operations budget of the golf tournament pre event and post cancellation.
  • Street League Skateboarding
    Athlete, Industry, & Vip Check In Manager
    Street League Skateboarding May 2016 - Mar 2020
  • Motiv Sports
    Event Operations
    Motiv Sports Sep 2015 - Mar 2020
    Positions include:• Event Operations Team Member• Signage Manager • VIP Experience Coordinator• Outreach Team Member
  • Aeg
    Camping Operations Manager, Coachella Valley Music Festival
    Aeg Jan 2017 - May 2019
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Pimco
    Event Manager
    Pimco Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
    Newport Beach, California, Us
    • Worked with resorts and hotels to manage rooming lists and develop menus for corporate events. • Worked with the Corporate Events Manager and other Specialists in reconciling event cost center budgets.• Worked with the Corporate Events team to create and manage timelines for corporate events, including those that involve outside vendors, Creative Services, and various PIMCO business units• Assisted in developing event collateral and promotional materials, working closely with the Creative Services department• Contributed in brainstorming sessions with other team members for event ideas and solutions• Worked directly with various levels of Experian management, outside vendors, resort management and Experian clientsSupport survey summary report development • Worked with the Corporate Events team to streamline and monitor a standardized work-flow process for event planning and management• Collaborated with corporate event team members to reconcile participant and vendor invoicing• Supported efforts to develop and maintain relevant event databases and mailing lists• Provided client-facing onsite support during the triennial conference
  • Avp Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
    Social Media Marketing And Event Operations Associate
    Avp Pro Beach Volleyball Tour Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
    Fountain Valley, Ca, Us
    • Created, managed, and monitored content for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.• Increased Facebook Likes by 262% and Twitter Followers 240% in a 12 month period.• Communicated with tour athletes to create marketing tools used in digital media, including avp.com and Facebook. • Assisted in day to day tasks, including answering incoming calls, scheduling meetings and travel accommodations, and maintaining AVP Wilson inventory and digital photo library. • Filed event insurance, city permits, and vendor permits in different cities across the U.S. in coordination with city officials, the operations manager, the managing partner, and other staff members.
  • Insomniac Events
    Guest Services Breaker - Escape From Wonderland 2013
    Insomniac Events Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
    Los Angeles , Ca, Us
    • Relieved other station managers to allow them to rest from their managerial duties.• Constantly communicated the status and well being of the volunteers to the volunteer coordinators.• Coordinated break times and meals for the volunteers at my station.
  • Insomniac Events
    Information Booth Manager
    Insomniac Events Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
    Los Angeles , Ca, Us
    Festivals Included: Escape from Wonderland, Oct 2013Nocturnal Wonderland, Sept 2013Beyond Wonderland, March 2013Nocturnal Wonderland, Sept 2012• Was responsible for five volunteers for the duration of the two to three day music festivals. • Coordinated multiple 15 minute breaks for all volunteers.• Made sure that all my volunteers as well as other volunteers in my section were fed. • Aided in staffing more volunteers at the main water refill station during the event. • Constantly communicated to volunteer coordinators and other booth managers for the duration of the event.
  • Athleteslivehere
    Marketing And Social Media Coordinator
    Athleteslivehere Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Wrote articles about professional athletes’ charity organizations, hobbies, and obscure interests that were posted on to athleteslivehere.com/blog• Created and executed social media marketing plans to increase likes, followers, and readership on Facebook, Twitter, and the AthletesLiveHere blog. • Supported the overall marketing of the company to multiple local sports businesses.
  • Origaudio
    Pr Coordinator
    Origaudio Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
    Danville, California, Us
    • Pitched several products to magazines for the 2012 holiday gift guide.• Managed social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.• Wrote the script for the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 video submission. • Produced the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 video submission. • Managed communication between printed press, online media and potential partnerships with a myriad of companies. Created a PR plan for the year, from July 2012 – June 2013.
  • Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group
    Marketing/Communications Intern
    Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
    Pomona, Ca, Us
    - Attended campus events to write informative and engaging stories about campus events to be posted on ASInside, an online publication.- Wrote preview stories about future on campus events.- Replaced fliers in and around the Bronco Student Center for traffic marketing updates.- Reviewed and edited co-workers written work that will be posted on ASInside.- Created and executed marketing plans utilizing social media for upcoming campus events.- Engaged students with social media tools to increase web traffic.
  • Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group
    Communications Intern - Bronco Athletic
    Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
    Pomona, Ca, Us
    - Wrote post-game recaps of all home volleyball matches.- Wrote season recaps for multiple sports including women's basketball, and volleyball.- Posted all game recaps on the Bronco Athletics website.- Video recorded and interviewed players after home games, videos that are posted on the Bronco Athletics website.- Took multiple video sports clips to be used on the Bronco Athletics website.- Created promotional videos for upcoming home games.- Handled social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
  • Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group
    Volleyball Referee
    Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group Sep 2009 - Dec 2011
    Pomona, Ca, Us
    - Was the referee for multiple intramural games and sports for multiple seasons.- Communicated with team captains, other referees and management on a weekly basis.- Explained the rules and regulations Campus Recreation to participating intramural team captains before games.- Delegated tasks to other referees.- Trained prospective volleyball referees in a classroom and on the court.
  • Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group
    Recreations, Programs And Marketing Summer Assistant
    Associated Students, Inc. Gas Creative Group Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
    Pomona, Ca, Us
    - Created marketing platforms for ASI, Inc. to present to incoming freshman and transfer students during orientation.- Created Prezi presentation to present to orientation students.- Wrote and edited a script to go along with the presentation.- Presented ASI and it's benefits to over 4,000 incoming Cal Poly Pomona students.- Generated the layout of the Bronco Spirit Night as well as the ASI, Inc. Club Fair at freshman and transfer orientation.- Created a platform and implemented plans for campus wide events hosted by ASI, Inc.
  • Avp Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
    Marketing/Communications Intern
    Avp Pro Beach Volleyball Tour Jul 2011 - Nov 2011
    Fountain Valley, Ca, Us
    - Outreached to all local high school volleyball teams, club volleyball teams, college newpapers, local newspapers, and local news stations to inform them about the event.- Obtained event insurance and health insurance by effectively communicating with city and county officials.- Created sponsorship fliers and Prezi Presentations to be presented to potential sponsors.- Outreached to multiple companies to participate as sponsors at our event, AVP Championships. - Coordinated all volunteers for the event. - Was in charge of hospitality for all professional players. - Communicated between media, sponsors and event coordinators.
  • Svforum
    Marketing Intern
    Svforum Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
    San Jose, California, Us
    - Assisted the Events and Program Manager with research for large conferences- Wrote event descriptions for upcoming conferences and events- Registered guests, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff for events- Prepared materials for events such as badges, speaker bios, table tents and registration sign-in sheets- Shot, edited, and posted on various social networking sites promotion clips of upcoming company events.- Drafted press releases for the company
  • Lamore, Brazier, Riddle, Giampaoli
    File Clerk
    Lamore, Brazier, Riddle, Giampaoli Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
    - Filed case documents for multiple cases- Organized folders and cases in each of the four attorney’s offices.- Corresponded between attorneys about large cases- Improved efficiency for filing - Proficient in using copying and scanning machines

Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) Education Details

  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    Communications - Public Relations
  • Palo Alto High School
    Palo Alto High School
    Ged

Frequently Asked Questions about Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)

What company does Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) work for?

Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) works for Toast Of The Town Llc

What is Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)'s role at the current company?

Monica Makins (Formerly Lee)'s current role is Senior Event Manager.

What schools did Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) attend?

Monica Makins (Formerly Lee) attended California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Palo Alto High School.

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