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California, United States

California, United States

San Jose, California, Us

Spearheaded cross-functional teams, volunteers, and vendors to flawlessly execute events, including the 2022 Investor Appreciation Party with a team of over 30 people.Designed and rolled out company-wide budget best practices, slashing resource waste by optimizing travel costs.Collaborated directly with C-suite on strategic event initiatives, managing travel logistics and handling their complex calendars.Drove year-over-year growth in event attendance by collaborating directly with marketing and sales to develop unique strategies that targeted and expanded audience reach.

San Jose, California, Us

Directed event budgets ranging from $30,000 to $160,000, ensuring financial targets were met.Spearheaded events that generated over $16 million in additional fundraising in 2021.Achieved a record-breaking $3 million in fundraising from a single event in 2023.

San Jose, California, Us

Managed the end-to-end event lifecycle from concept to execution, ensuring seamless delivery of key events such as Due Diligence meetings, CRE ground breakings, and educational webinars.Collaborated with senior leadership to strategically set dates and budgets for forward projections.Elevated investor and employee gifting experiences, improving brand perception by researching and selecting strategic SWAG vendors tailored to Urban Catalyst's current needs and future growth projections.Enhanced company culture by building on Urban Catalyst's existing fun and competitive environment, including weekly trivia and yearly karaoke contests.

Directed events for 30+ employees, including Life@ and Bootcamp programs, fostering team cohesion.Developed engaging multimedia presentations for team-building activities.Streamlined internal processes, significantly improving cross-department communication.Collaborated with diverse teams to consistently exceed service level agreements.

San Jose, California, Us

Introduced innovative event technologies like Zkipster for enhanced registration and badging.Planned major events, including "Hot Summer Nights" and "Reignite – Real Estate Conference and Expo."Launched social media campaigns, increasing event and class participation.Acted as liaison for the Global Real Estate Investment Council, facilitating industry connections.

San Jose, California, Us

Provided comprehensive explanations of membership benefits to new members, enhancing retention.Managed data entry for over 6,000 members, ensuring accuracy and consistency.Coordinated cross-industry meetings, fostering collaboration and networking.

Coordinated events with budgets ranging from $2,000 to $30,000, delivering personalized experiences.Developed customized menu and venue proposals, aligning with client needs.Communicated with staff to ensure smooth event execution and client satisfaction.

Worked through start-up hurdles and set the precedent for future and current employees.Handled 300 customer interactions weekly, achieving a 95% satisfaction rating.Delivered personalized service, resolving returns, complaints, and style recommendations.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Navigated start-up culture as the 12th employee and 4th CRS.Managed communication with 200 customers weekly, maintaining a 90% satisfaction rating.Assisted with design and product recommendations, enhancing customer experience.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Carrollton, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us