Stephanie Deppensmith Email & Phone Number

San Diego County, California, United States

Sales & Events Manager for both Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Club.Oversee banquet and catering events for both Sycuan Casino Resort & Singing Hills Golf ResortProspect & retain clients | Create custom event packages | Provide excellent guest serviceBook your event with me! s.deppensmith@sycuan.com

San Diego County, California, United States

Oversee the planning and execution of all Chamber events, digital marketing, and programs.Develop, create, oversee, and manage all digital and print marketing campaigns, member promotions, and advertisements across various social media platforms.Create, track, and reconcile event budgets, procurement, and silent auctions, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability.Prepare comprehensive event timelines and manage event logistics to ensure seamless execution.Develop event invitations, signage, promotional items, and marketing materials, maintaining consistent branding and messaging.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Chamber staff and vendors, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful execution of projects.Create and manage marketing & communications calendar, ensuring regular updates and alignment with organizational goals.Monitor and implement website content updates, ensuring accuracy and relevance.Track and report the impact of marketing efforts, analyzing data to optimize strategies and achieve goals.Serve as Project Manager for various initiatives, including overseeing the development, design, and implementation of the Chamber's new website.Coordinate and direct video production projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables within specified timelines and budgets.Lead the design and management of the Chamber's yearly Relocation & Referral Magazine, overseeing all aspects from conceptualization to distribution.Manage the creation and distribution of the Chamber's Annual Report, maintaining transparency and accountability to stakeholders.

Greater San Diego Area

Serve as an independently contracted Meeting Planner and Corporate Concierge by providing assistance in production, operations, administrative and client needs to organizations and corporations for conferences, conventions, meetings and retreats.

Dependable assistant in event operations and administrative and clients’ needsProfessional approach in venue sourcing, permitting, vendors, production, entertainment, F&B, and staffing Organized approach in securing travel, transportation, and hospitality arrangements for corporations and organizations up to 300 attendeesConfident administrative and event logistics troubleshooterEstablish and maintain key relationships with both industry professionals and clientele for repeat business

Greater San Diego Area

Researched, negotiated, and contracted venues such as resorts, restaurants, convention, and conference spaces, optimizing costs while ensuring high-quality event experiences.Created registration websites and communication materials for travel, housing, and events, streamlining attendee registration and communication processes.Sourced and secured third-party vendors for staffing, décor, food and beverage, lighting, entertainment, AV, security, promotional items, signage, and transportation, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring seamless event execution.Conducted financial tracking, monthly budget reconciliation, and prepared detailed expense reports, maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency in event management.

Carlsbad, California

Managed conferences, meetings, trade shows, and social events, ensuring seamless execution and exceeding client expectations.Coordinated with clients and communicated with resort departments for all event and production needs, fostering strong relationships and efficient event operations.Reviewed and executed daily group resumes, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and change logs, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail throughout the event planning process.Increased customer service ratings through Medallia with personable and professional service, enhancing the Chamber's reputation and member satisfaction.Served as secretary for staff meetings, recording minutes and distributing updates to fellow team members, facilitating effective communication and collaboration within the organization.

San Diego, California

Planned and executed corporate, internal, community nonprofit, attraction grand openings, and industry eventsCommunicated effectively with departments regarding park openings and closures, necessary facilities operable, culinary operations, transportation, and staffing for clients' event needsCompiled and presented weekly sales reports, sales channel attendance and revenue reports for sales and marketingCreated all park event communication documents, ie. prospectuses, banquet event orders (BEO's), signage, and production elementsManaged internal CRM system to track potential leads and follow-ups resulting in sales cycle reduction time by 16%Developed response templates to event inquiries resulting in expediting response time by 30%

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Coordinated all back-of-house needs for artists performing in The Colosseum (with AEG/Concerts West) including: transportation, accommodations, suite set-up, amenities, catering, contracts/riders, reservations, and artist meet and greetsWorked with Convention and Catering Sales, Weddings, Special Events, Casino Operations, and Hotel Operations departments for all special event and entertainment needsOversaw vendor contracts for ongoing entertainment and special eventsCreated and implemented property entertainment talent and programsEntertainment Coordinator for The Venetian Resort & Casino in Macao, China

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Public speaking, speech writing, copywriting, speech analytics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Theater productions, production and stage management, makeup artist, artist management

Master Of Education (M.Ed.) Administrative Leadership, Elementary Education And Multiple Subject Teaching Credential