Full service event production company delivering events for major brands, celebrity charities and private clients. Proven history of creating producing and delivering industry-transforming social and corporate events and collaborating with diverse teams to lead and bring events to fruition.► Create and drive all aspects of event operations strategy and execution for a wide variety of nationwide and international programs and audiences with attendees from 10 to 15,000. ► Serve as principal liaison between clients, vendors and committees with regards to all facets of event execution. ► Provide event production strategy and produce all needed elements as related to the events including creative ideation, budgeting, scripting, event design, staging, audio/video, run of show, production timelines, event logistics, guest flow, staffing and security deployments and venue interface.► Build cohesive teams by developing and maintaining internal and external relationships to create quality work which support direct efforts to successfully execute events. Drive cross-functional team efforts to leverage the infrastructure and processes required to successfully execute highly visible events.► Negotiate vendor contracts and hire vendors including audiovisual companies (sound, lights, video, staging, backline), hotels, ground transportation, caterers, hospitality, security, and local support staff and labor.► Point of contact for talent management and agents to coordinate all contractual items, airfare, hotel, ground transportation, dressing room and other rider and miscellaneous talent needs. ► Direct technical set-up of audio, lighting, backline, ► Forecast, develop and manage multi-million dollar event budgets► Collaborate with line producers, production managers and creative executives and offer assessments on budgets, production plans, and schedules. Includes feedback on production risks and/or options that can impact staying on budget and schedule.

► Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of diverse events, including concept development, budget management, venue, talent and vendor selection, logistics coordination, and on-site management.► Act as the main point of contact for clients, understanding their event objectives, preferences, and requirements, and translating them into unique event experiences.► Develop and manage event budgets ranging from $20,000- $3M and track expenses and negotiate with vendors to optimize costs while maintaining quality.► Provide logistical organization and implementation; create event planning estimates for project scope, schedule, and resource requirements ensuring programs are properly budgeted, estimated, and scheduled.► Source and hire all event-related production needs including audio, lighting, video, staging, backline and all other technical elements.► Supervise a team of producers, project managers, event staff and subcontractors and mentor junior event coordinators and assistants. Manage team efforts in understanding key event and production issues and help develop potential solutions.► Create detailed event timelines, production schedules, and logistical plans to ensure all elements are executed smoothly and efficiently.► Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a network of vendors, venues, and industry partners to ensure access to the best resources for each event.► Work on concepts and brainstorming activities for RFPs to pitch proposals to secure events, sponsorships and partnerships. ► Contribute to post-event evaluations and analysis to measure event success and identify areas for improvement.

Onsite operations and production lead for planning, creation and execution of mass vaccination site at Solano Fairgrounds and pop-up vaccine sites in downtown Napa and the Meritage Resort and Spa. Over 165,000 vaccines administered to individuals across all sites. ► Researched and visited multiple sites in Solano County to secure optimal site for mass vaccination site in terms of access, flow and accessibility to service local residents.► Collaborated with executives from health care partners (Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Sutter Health, Partnership Healthplan of California, Touro University), Solano Public Health, Solano County PD and Solano County Fairgrounds Association to plan, develop and execute mass vaccination sites.► Created comprehensive overall site budget and presented to executives for approval. Maintained accountability for budget expenses, invoice management and reconciliation with key partner financial leads.► Directed the day-to-day site operations and standard operating procedures to ensure all elements were executed according to plan and troubleshooting for any issues that may arise.► Led daily operations and staffing calls with partner executive teams to review operations, set goals and report feedback, recommendations and targets for analytics. Maintained consistent communication across all teams and organizations to ensure consistent alignment of site goals and strategies.► Hired and supervised all vendors, site management leads and oversaw recruiting, onboarding and payroll of all non-medical site employees.► Provided continuous direction, support, feedback, and coaching to direct team and management team and ensure consistency throughout all venues. Fostered environment of collaboration and creative problem-solving.► Point of contact for all press inquiries and managed all TV, radio and online media opportunities.

Managed a regional team to direct strategy and production of high-level events including concerts, fundraisers, GRAMMY-Nominee celebrations, artist and tastemaker interviews, film screenings, seminars and membership mixers.► Oversaw design, development and execution of national and regional events. Conceptualized and implemented strategies and vision for events based on annual company objectives, marketing plans and membership goals. ► Collaborated closely with internal departments and executive leadership to maximize overall effectiveness and event direction. Interfaced with Trustee and Governor boards to establish annual event goals and formulate independent campaigns.► Negotiated and secured talent participation. Advanced logistics including liaising with talent management, reviewing artist riders and coordinating travel. Created and provide detailed itineraries for all participants.► Responsible for strategic planning, design, development and implementation of Recording Academy Chapter events throughout region and the managing of day-to-day event operations. ► Conceptualize event strategy and work closely with Trustee and Governor boards to establish annual event goals and formulate independent campaigns. Drive event direction with strategic input based on annual company objectives, marketing plans and membership goals.► Create content for events including but not limited to concerts, live key industry artist interviews, tastemaker panels, film screenings, professional development seminars, and corporate mixers.► Direct production team and organize event schedules, timelines, talent bookings and other event items to ensure all elements meet event objectives. Create scripts and develop content for event speakers, moderators, and panelists.