RAOFACTOR Design House founder, Shaun Rao has been in the event design industry for over a decade. His passion for creating innovative and inspiring designs continues to shine through with each event he creates. ​From intimate gatherings to grand events, our team at RAOFACTOR is committed to designing a memorable and stunning occasion for you and your guests. If you can envision it, we would love to create it! Designed, pitched, sold, and implemented custom designs for numerous weddings and event productions. Produced over 400 events with overall budgets exceeding over $10 million dollars.•Produced celebrity and political events, events for national foundations, city and industry leaders •Hired, developed, and trained a couture design team•Created and managed over $1.2 million in sales in less than 2 years. •Created customized design budgets•Experienced in cultural productions for weddings and events.•Lead design team in creating sales strategies and new designs. •Created show display booths for mainstream trade shows. •Curated unique products and procedures to increase inventory•Generated contacts with vendors in different fields to fully support my client needs•Implemented client and vendor referral initiatives •Devised protocols to lower production cost while retaining vision and quality. •Generated logistic procedures for productions ie. schedules for staffing, trucking, etc.•Planned and managed marketing and social media budget•Vast experience in a wide array of textiles

Designed implemented overall production. Created event production schedules for clients, vendors, and setup crew•Aligned clients with appropriate vendors•Sold wedding planning services to 6 clients within 3 months. •Designed, pitched, sold, and implemented custom designs for weddings and event productions•Produced 6 events with overall budgets exceeding over $250,000

Moderated promotional communications via internet-based applications. Launched and managed social media presence on major social media networks. Established consistency of messages across multiple networks. Monitored and tracked Google Analytics to ensure growing user traffic. •Developed short and long term marketing visions and strategies.•Implemented procedures for the development, advancements, technology upgrades, creativity to social media resources. •Identified and driven opportunities for intersecting online community features with potential partners.•Served as the initial point of contact for inbound requests on online company digital properties.•Monitored media channels on a daily basis.•Strong communication, project, time management, and analytical skills.

Created progressive schedules and budgets based on client’s needs. Implemented company standards for vendor referrals. Performed constructive reviews of clients and vendors. Coordinated design submittals for client’s events. •Coordinated large-scale events.•Modernized company's design review standards.•Produced client vision boards.•Conceptualized unique designs.

Performed administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors. Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. • Updated and delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines.• Upheld project’s schedules.• Maintained procedures manual to ensure consistent performance of routines.• Composed correspondence/reports.• Verified deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play.

Revised draft Development, Fire, and AgreementsResearched best practices for Mixed-use Residential and Green-waste ordinancesAided in drafting TIP application components.Familiarized with the City's codes and policies.

Financially responsible for daily funds up to $1000 per dayResolve customer complaintsAssist customers with ticket transactions

Drafted proposals ranging from $10,000 - 100,000Designed landscapes and outdoor spaces for clientsConducted client lot surveys for initial proposalsPrepared client bid sheets and final drafts

Marketed company's tutoring servicesNetworked with local businesses for marketing and sponsorships