The Lincoln Motor Company: • Developed media and influencer event program to introduce the 2018 Lincoln Navigator during the New York Auto Show; the first event for 250+ guests set tone for future brand representation and served as backdrop for all print and broadcast interviews• Brokered a partnership with The Surf Lodge in Montauk as part of VIP lending program to forge connections with writers and creative class and generate content, media coverage; managed branded footprint on property and offered guests thorough walkthrough on the car’s technology and designAirbnb: • Four-year veteran as Attendee Experience Lead for the company’s annual Airbnb Open events in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Paris – integral part of agency leadership team that sourced venues, developed menus and created program for 5,000+ guests; ultimate decision maker on all food, beverage selections for the public and VIP attendees • Created custom dine-out program for 4,000 guests in Paris in partnership with VizEat; created one-of-a-kind experience allowing guests to dine in Parisian homes and supper clubsLaureate Education: • Client relationship manager for one of the largest international education groups in the world; lead the program development for company’s annual Laureate Leadership Summit which convenes 300+ university leaders from around the world• Lead and and manage a team to curate and design all aspects of the Summit’s programming, from stage design, presentation graphics, multimedia content, programs and printed materials, to décor and lighting, menus, overall “show flow,” content as well as group social and team building activities and a gala dinner

Responsible for sales teams at three different venues which includes over 20 event spaces in addition to off site events, generating over $2,500,000 in sales. Obtain new clients through customer outreach, targeted markets, and promotional events, while maintaining the Wild Ginger brand and presence in the community. Communicate daily with the general managers of Wild Ginger Seattle, Wild Ginger Bellevue, and The Triple Door to ensure continued success. Building and maintaining strong relationships with past, current, and potential clients for all venues.Regularly meet with the executive board to report on events, marketing, sales, and the team. Coordinate and manage off site events, which include venue selection, vendors, staffing, menus, rentals, and entertainment for events ranging from 10-3,000 people.This role includes the responsibilities of the Sales Manager as listed below.

Developed a strong, lasting relationship with clients and vendors.Managed the sales and coordination of private events at both the Seattle and Bellevue location in addition to payment as well as billing.Received and responded to a high volume of phone calls and emails in a timely manner.Completed and distributed detailed event orders to all departments for daily events.Assisted in the private event space design and opening of our new location in 2009.

Directed and organized two club parties per month with attendance of up to 350 people. Created and implemented these events for the client in order to increase member participation.Produced their largest member turnout in years as well as their first profit-generating event.