* Main point of contact between the client and all departments within the Resort* Services high volume of medium-sized groups and theme park events* Lead assigned accounts Conventions, Socials, and Disney in-house groups to include meeting/event planning and program execution* Product knowledge within all areas of Disneyland Resort* Working with customization of menu planning, larger Theme Park Events, several groups with entertainment, assisting Senior Level Managers on large size events* Interacts directly with clients on room setup, decor, entertainment, and other elements applicable to the client program* Understand banquet menus, food and beverage minimums, and standard policies for events held at the Disneyland Resort* Complete Banquet Event Orders and Resumes for contracted groups/events.* Effective in Delphi/Salesforce; Microsoft Office and related software programs* Provide support to team within the Resort/Park Sales and Services teams

•Create and produce innovative events for clients all over Los Angeles and Orange County. • Budget planning and management •Design concepts and themes for each event. •Vendor hiring and management. •Performed menu planning, floor plan design, logistics, and effective onsite event management. •Negotiated pricing and determined budgets with clients. •Coordinate with vendors, clients, and staff; communicating the agenda and itineraries for the event to meet strict timelines.•Ensured customer satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service to the clients.

•Manage the planning and execution of annual $300,000 special event gala at Disneyland. •Lead fundraising efforts to raise a total of 3.2 million dollars since 2007.• In 2020, shifted the organization and lead the planning team to produce the first virtual gala, raising $195,000. •Design and coordinate 8 week residential camp for over 800 people annually. •Directly train and supervised more than 50 seasonal staff members. •Expedited relevant documentation completion for all activities. •Led quarterly event planning meetings and summer programming.

•Budget planning and management •Design concepts and themes for each event. •Vendor hiring and management. •Performed menu planning, floor plan design, logistics, and effective onsite event management. •Negotiated pricing and determined budgets with clients. •Coordinate with vendors, clients, and staff; communicating the agenda and itineraries for the event to meet strict timelines.•Ensured customer satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service to the clients.

•Responsible in raising over $900,000 for the PADRE Foundation organization annually. •Lead fundraising efforts to raise a total of 5.5 million dollars since 2008. •Budget planning and management.•Direct oversight of 4 full time employees.•Manage and oversee 75 community education classes each year.•Plan and execute 15 social, fundraising, and leadership events annually. •Coordinate annual fashion show fundraiser with fashions provided by Macy's.•Cultivate partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, vendors and private donors. •Create and maintain all online media for the foundation. •Recruit and train all volunteers and volunteer groups. •Maintain relations with hospital management, nurses and physicians.

•Managed all facets of the waterparks (Soak City, Buena Park) operations ensuring each department met their goals.•Direct oversight of 400 seasonal employees. •Accomplish HR objectives by recruiting, training, counseling, and disciplining employees.•Upheld safety and sanitation standards throughout the park.•Directed cost containment and effective utilization of labor. •Acquired Serve Safe Certification and TIPS trained.•Certified Lifeguard Trainer.