Set the strategy and manage day-to-day operations and execution of a design and event production agency, producing corporate and social events globally for clients in industries ranging from fintech, adtech, non-profit, CPG brands, and retail.Directly manage team of four within in-house design and production departments, setting deliverable schedules across events, delegating roles and responsibilities during pre-production and on-site, and creating and streamlining of SOPsCreate and maintain relationships with clients throughout planning and event execution, and with vendors and venue contacts to build trusted business partnershipsBusiness operation management includes- Event budgets and company P+Ls, ensuring business growth with repeat clients and YoY growth across all events and business opportunities- Contract management and coordination with legal team- Financial procedures for accounts receivable and payable- Employee reviews and growth goals and development- New business meetings, proposals and pitching

Manage the Partnerships Servicing department of a top global obstacle course racing company, responsible for delivering against all sponsorship obligations, and building multi-year partnerships with key clients of $10M+ portfolio- including Reign Energy (Monster Energy), Gatorade, Kodiak Cakes, Samsung, FableticsOversee all related department operations, including budget forecasting, event production and on-site activation deliverables, marketing and retail promotions, and metrics reportingNegotiate contract renewals and upsell opportunities, understanding partners’ key business goals and how to service against those while ensuring Tough Mudder’s own business goals are metDevelop proposals with the Sales team to identify optimal servicing offerings and deliverables for new business onboarding and continued management of each partnership in the portfolio

Created new internal and external processes for the Partnerships Servicing department, managing the strategy and execution across all partnership deliverables, including marketing campaigns, retail promotions, and on-site activationsManaged $3M+ portfolio of partners, and contributed to continued growth by identifying and selling in upsell opportunities and renewal proposals to enhance partner brand presence and consumer interactions through Tough Mudder’s various event platforms and marketing assetsHired three brand new positions on the servicing team, implementing new internal processes for working cross-departmentally, and externally for consistent partnership management and growth

Manage experiential activations for the Verizon account across trade shows and projects, including 5G Labs, AWS re:Invent, CES, Mobile World Congress Americas, Mobile World Congress Barcelona, and Verizon Smart Communities.Areas of management include creative renderings and fabrication, digital content strategy and development, technical production, and on-site client and vendor management.Oversee production budgets ranging from $50,000 to $5M, working closely with the client and their agency partners, in-house production teams, and third party vendors.

Work cross-functionally for end-to-end management of NYRR’s sponsorships across 50+ events. Ensure proper execution, brand integration, and ideation for year-over-year growth opportunities. Single-handedly coordinate with key department stakeholders for improved project management and execution during Marquee Events, which include the TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines New York City Half, and the Popular Brooklyn Half. Key partners include Biofreeze, Foot Locker, Gatorade and UPS• Account lead responsible for $15M portfolio, developing and managing multi-platform activations for year-round impact. Develop communication plans, manage brand marketing integration, execution of on-site activations, conduct post-event evaluations, and create year-to-year growth strategy. Work closely with clients and their agencies to collaborate on physical and digital assets for event activations• Drive year-round cross-functional projects to revolutionize event branding and logistics with internal departments, including Event Development & Production, Public Relations, Strategy Planning & Organizational Operations, Brand Marketing & Communications, Development & Philanthropy, and Executive Suite• Logistics Lead for the 20+ team members of the Business Development & Strategic Partnerships department for NYRR’s Marquee Events, representing the department during company-wide stakeholder meetings and ensure proper planning and execution• Manage a direct report, support positions, and department interns, evaluating and supporting partnership management, projects and workload, and conduct performance guidance and reviews

Managed a portfolio of sponsors for multi-platform marketing integration across NYRR’s 50+ events. Created the new role of Logistics Lead for the Business Development & Strategic Partnerships department during planning and execution of NYRR’s largest events.• Planned and executed the event activations of corporate and non-profit title partners of NYRR’s events. Clients included Air France, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Fred’s Team, and UPS• Created a new Logistics Lead role, responsible for representing the Business Development & Strategic Partnerships department in planning deliverables and execution of NYRR’s Marquee Events, setting standard operation procedures, streamlined processes, and project managed across departments• Coordinated with internal departments for the execution of contractual obligations and identifying incremental activation opportunities, including Event Production & Development, Brand Marketing & Communications, and Public Relations

Selected to lead a newly developed corporate function as Director of Strategic Partnerships, directing the creation and maintenance of partnerships with local city governments, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, public institutions, and global corporations to recycle traditionally non-recyclable waste. Managed lead generation, created customized partnership opportunities, and executed project management across all internal departments.• Established partnerships with US and Canadian cities, and consulted TerraCycle’s global offices, to launch over 20 custom city-wide recycling programs for cigarette waste• Created partnerships with companies to help their locations move towards zero waste, and offer recycling solutions to their clients. Business partners included Google, General Motors, Aramark, AEG, and Carnival Cruises• Managed the company’s event marketing efforts to drive product sales and brand awareness, overseeing budget planning and execution, asset design, and reporting successful impact of marketing efforts

Managed a suite of Consumer Product Goods partners that sponsor national recycling programs, handling over $5 million in revenue. Drove program expansion and incremental revenue directly with clients and their agencies. Coordinated all correspondence between brand partners and TerraCycle’s internal departments. Key clients included Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Kraft Foods (Kraft Cheese, Philadelphia, Lunchables), The Clorox Company, Kimberly Clark Consumer, 3M, and Elmer’s Glue.• Launched the first city-wide cigarette recycling program with the city of New Orleans for Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company• Created the very first mailable ashtray in partnership with the United States Postal Service• Developed the largest brand-funded national recycling contest in TerraCycle’s partnership history with Kraft Cheese• Integrated company logo and messaging onto PUR product packaging during a new product launch

- Maintained a comfortable, safe, and educational living experience in a dormitory with a staff of other undergraduate and graduate students- Created house events to bring together staff members, house residents, and other Cornell students to encourage networking and learning opportunities- Interacted with students daily to create a positive living environment

- Worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis in the College of Human Ecology- Assisted a research professor and graduate student on the Longitudinal Study of Environmental Attitudes and Behaviors- Designed and conducted a validity test for the most recent wave of research

- Created briefing manuals, field report articles, updated databases, and did other office work of organizing and mailing- Maintained meeting documents and minutes for staff members from key board meetings, partnership meetings, and staff retreats- Visited National Parks in the New York City and Boston area

Worked in Food and Beverage, and House KeepingResponsible for serving breakfast, wine and cheese reception, and turn-down serviceTrained new hostesses