Sophie Westacott Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Through masterfully curated donor experiences, we transform traditional fundraising events into powerful journeys of connection and purpose. We blend storytelling, immersive experiences, and strategic touchpoints to create an emotional arc that resonates with donors long after the evening ends. By crafting each event as a carefully choreographed narrative, we enable non-profits to showcase their impact, strengthen donor bonds, and inspire transformative giving that advances their mission.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Direct and oversee corporate, social, and non-profit events for 50-3,000 guests and internal Board of Trustee meetings for 60-people, offsite Board Retreat for 80-people, 900-person signature annual benefit Science Center Discovery Ball, and California State Science and Engineering Fair with 3000 in attendance. Hit projected rental income and catering commission revenue. Lead sales, event production, and logistics oversight for all venue rental agreement contracts for over 150 annual third party corporate receptions, conferences, non-profit fundraisers, including Angel Flight West Gala, YMCA LA-Metro Gala, Children’s Burn Foundation Gala, Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala, and New Village Girls Academy Dinner. IMAX premieres/press line events and receptions for high profile private sector clients including SIGGRAPH, Magic Leap, E3, Virgin Orbit, Morgan Stanley, SpaceX, Hulu, Amazon Prime, The Wonderful Company, Go Tinder, Netflix, NBC Peacock, Disney Plus, and LA Rams.Accountable for managing all creative and logistic aspects of planning the annual Discovery Ball including production and vendor budget of $500K.Identified and successfully contracted 10 catering companies and 2 bar services. Manage 1200 square feet commercial kitchen and 4 onsite field kitchens, uphold A Grade Health Department code. Assembles resources to execute event management strategies. Inspires and motivates 7 direct full-time reports. Interacts as a department team member, which includes fostering collaboration and encouraging the growth of individual talent. Excellent communication skills to achieve consistent quality and successful outcomes.

Greater Los Angeles Area

PTV is Non-profit, established in 1980 by Amnesty International Medical Group and funded by United Nations and private foundations and donors. PTV provides medical and psychological services to survivors of government-sponsored torture from 70 countriesEnsured the external relations efforts elevate the impact of PTV’s mission and provide transparency to funders. Develop diverse and new fundraising streams. Cultivated partnerships and instituted progressive PR strategies to establish long lasting donor loyalty and reach perspective supporters. • Planned, executed and managed annual Human Dignity Awards Dinner raising 10% of annual budget = 100K. Planned, executed and managed la.chefsforhumanrights.org and LA Art for Human Rights live action, raised 100K• Managed budgets for annual gala, special events, and marketing collateral. • Developed partnership alignments for PTV Youth Human Rights Programs in LA High Schools• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for development projects. • Negotiated contracts with event venders. Manage an annual development budget • Develop and presented public relations and development campaign to board of directors.• Develop and pitch stories to national and local media. Pro-Bono and Paid Freelance Special Event Management Positions:• Co-Chair of World Refugee Day Event Committee for the Los Angeles Refugee Forum • Stage Manager for Casting Society of America, Artois Awards Gala • AV Technical/Run of Show Manager for Human Rights Watch’s, Voice of Justice Dinner • Event Planner for Coro Southern California, Annual Water + Sustainability Conference

Greater New York City Area

Palmer & Westacott Consulting • New York, NY 2003-2012Public Relations & Special Events Consultant Launched Palmer & Westacott Consulting, a boutique public relations and special events consulting firm in NYC, to advance the strategic goals of a diverse portfolio of for-profit and nonprofit clients.Clients included: Madison Square Garden EntertainmentThe Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City RockettesAIFD - American Institute of Floral DesignersFloral Design Green Academy UNICEFHiT Entertainment and AEG ThemeStar;

Greater Los Angeles Area

Developed and executed strategic PR and promotional plans for 42 annual live family entertainment productions throughout the West Coast and Canada. Contributed to regional growth of paid attendance by 34% and gross revenue of $25M.Cultivated partnerships with internal and external partners to drive publicity coverage for the producer of Disney on Ice, Disney Live, and Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey. Managed 17 PR agencies and publicists. Created and instituted progressive PR strategies, public relations, and promotions to establish lasting brand value and reach targeted audiences. Managed budgets for agency compensation and special events. Directed a $250K publicity budget.Established partnerships and grassroots community outreach programs with local libraries, children’s museums, schools, and charities.Handled crisis communications, including developing positive animal position and corresponding educational campaign to complement the launch of an educational pre-show.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Planned events and parties as a key member of a strategic in house publicity team. Led development and implementation of high-profile events, including invitations, venue selection, budgeting, and vendor management. Drafted and issued press releases, media alerts, and biographies. Liaised with personal publicists, agents, managers, talent, and filmmakers. Executed media, talent, and charity requests. Managed feature film publicity and special events for up to 53 annual releases, including Pulp Fiction, Mighty Aphrodite, Good Will Hunting, Life is Beautiful, Talented Mr. Ripley, Chocolate, and Mrs. Brown. Projects included press junkets, screenings, film premieres and awards ceremonies such as the Oscars, Golden Globes, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG).

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications And Maori Knowledge

Certificate, Global Philanthropy

Secondary School