Oversee logistics, operations, and teams during high-end events for New York’s premier, award-winning, off-premise catering and event design company. Collaborate with the sales director to outline clients’ expectations and develop event plans to optimize workflow and service. Train, coach, and manage the performance of a 20-25-person support team, working diligently to deliver world-class service to the most discerning clients. Direct workflow throughout each event with an average guest list of 100-500 attendees and budgets ranging from $100-$300 per person.■ Manage high-profile events ranging from intimate dinners to lavish $100,000+ weddings, Hamptons beach parties, charity galas, cocktail receptions, and corporate meetings. Led teams during events for the Ronald McDonald House, Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, Burberry, Vans, The Container Store, Niche Media, and the Heart of the Hamptons Ball.■ Execute custom event plans at some of New York’s most notable venues, developing timelines, coordinating workflow, and ensuring flawless event logistics.■ Cultivate relationships with key clients, earning a reputation as the ‘go-to’ team leader for the most intimate events requiring close communication and interaction with celebrity hosts.■ Coordinate an average of 4-6 events each week, collaborating with the event chef to manage back-of-house operations while simultaneously leading front-of-house teams.■ Display an unmatched concierge level of service to clients and guests, working across the city at clients’ private homes, with leading nonprofits, and for Fortune 500 corporations.■ Maintains composure in front of the highest-profile clients and company leaders, leveraging communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate genuine, comfortable relationships.

Develop and facilitate Open Level Vinyasa Flow beginner and youth programs, teaching around the city to inspire students in safe, welcoming environments. Design custom programs to meet the needs of diverse participants ranging in age from 5 to 60. Possess a 200-hour yoga certification through the Laughing Lotus College of Yoga and additional related credentials.■ Build relationships with a diverse client base, demonstrating strengths in liaising with children and their parents to business executives attending some of the city’s premier health clubs.

Property Management, Sales, Lease Agreements

Traveled to manage events and hospitality operations at some of the largest sporting venues—e.g.: Madison Square Garden—working with VIP clients during the US Open Tennis, Kentucky Derby, and Women’s US Open Golf Tournament. Reviewed catering and service contracts and identified the resources critical to successful event execution, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to procure supplies and manage staff. Set up hospitality venues to facilitate a client-centric atmosphere.■ Ensured clients and guests received exceptional service and support during world-class events, serving as a trainer and visible representative of the client, venue, and company.■ Organized concierge services including restaurant, hotel, and transportation reservations, providing out-of-town guests with guidance on the best of New York.■ Engaged extensively with corporate executives—with client organizations such as Bloomberg’s Corporate HQ—while managing services for $70,000+, half-day contracts.

Assisted the sales manager in coordinating construction timetables, communicating proactively with all members of the production team, and resolving issues impacting the timely delivery of the industry’s premier sport fishing yachts.■ Communicated directly with clients to understand needs and wishes, liaising with the production team to ensure top-tier service and delivery against clients’ objectives.■ Attended and supported company-sponsored tournaments and promotional events, serving as a resource and representative of this million-dollar yacht manufacturer.