National Event Director
CurrentStrategized, mobilized, and executed all aspects of high-profile national sponsorship events with accountability for budgets of up to $500K and teams of 30+ crew members & vendors. Collaborated with key internal and external stakeholders to understand event goals, devise budgets, and activate critical partnerships and philanthropic initiatives. Seamlessly delivered accounting, operations, marketing, vendor management, and staffing (outsourcing) functions. Negotiated and shaped sponsorship alliances by providing compelling value propositions. Budgeted, sourced, and implemented POS systems. Collaborate with duty-free supplier to increase sales through events and promotions including programming and budgeting oversight.►2017 America’s Cup: Orchestrated successful execution of Dark n’ Stormy Island Bar with 600-person capacity in America’s Cup Village during six world-series events and six-week Bermuda main event. Concurrently managed travel / transportation logistics for 100 visiting VIPs and traveling team members.►Honda Classic: Helped build 40K-sq.-ft. Bear Trap hospitality seating hosting 4.5K patrons and managed all operations, including vendor performance, employee engagement, and operations. Generated travel plans for 60 guests.►Charleston Race Week: For 15 years, facilitated sponsorships, ordered all POS, and trained staff for largest multi-class sailing regatta in North America.►Leukemia Cup Regattas: Orchestrated Goslings sponsorship and spearheaded delivery of hats / products to 48 regattas nationwide.►Aspen / Snowmass Resorts: Helped establish and grow relationship as official rum of the mountains by conducting 20 – 25 seamless activations throughout winter, including opening / closing parties, full moon parties, and Ruggerfest (the nation’s largest club rugby event).
