Sydney Ridder Email & Phone Number

Park City, Utah, United States

San Rafael, California, United States

The Development Coordinator works with the Major Gifts Manager, Director of Development and the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director to support the festival experience for it's largest donor group.- Track and collect reservations for donors and special guests- Oversee donor email accounts and schedules- Process ticket requests for donors and special guests- Provide responsive customer service for donors and special guests- Work with Box Office to process ticket requests- Coordinate mailings- Collaborate with other departments for on-site signage and event needs - Support special events (invitations, rsvps, guest lists, etc)

Greater New York City Area

The Tribeca Film Festival brings together visionaries across industries and diverse audiences to celebrate the power of storytelling. A platform for independent filmmaking, creative expression and immersive entertainment, Tribeca supports emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning filmmakers, curates innovative and interactive experiences, and introduces new technology and ideas through panels, premieres, exhibitions, and live performances.- Responsible for working directly with the Travel Manager in managing filmmakers, panelists, and VIPs travel and accommodations for the festival (2019,2020,2021). - Communicate and coordinate over 100 filmmakers flights in and out of New York City. - Manages fleet of sponsored vehicles through the festival, average about 30 unique rides per day.

Park City, Utah

Advancement Coordinator, SFF2021- Hosted a portfolio of 16 partners, with giving levels from 10-150k. - Ensured contractual obligations were fulfilled fo each partner- Detailed attention to each partner when helping produce their events.- Responsible for learning CMS functions of festival's brand new site built, relaying that information to team and resolving external conflicts. Festival Event Manager, SFF2020- Event manager for 12 events during Sundance Film Festival 2020.- Oversee the planning and execution of events that range to 1,000 plus attendees. - Personally coordinated with vendors, sponsors, and local government to meet event expectations. Festival Event Coordinator, SFF19- Event coordinator for multiple different events happening during Sundance Film Festival 2019.Festival Venue Coordinator, SFF18- Venue Coordinator for The Shop, an official venue at the Sundance Film Festival 2018 which holds 21 events within 10 days.- Responsible for contracting and managing all vendors (sound, audio, light, cleaning, designers, security, volunteers, etc) for the events at the venue. - Works directly with Shop Associate Manager to meet needs of hosts, coordinate room flips, and build out event layouts in VISIO. - Schedules volunteers, security, tech run-throughs, production load-in/out, audio engineer, lighting engineer, and additional vendors.- Responsible for overseeing and managing the budget for the entire venue. - Coordinates directly with Production, Transportation, Marketing, Tech, and Safety departments to meet needs of the festival. - Responsible for building out Run of Shows with Associate Manager. - Manages extensive database with rental equipment, signage, production timeline, and more. - During the festival, responsible for being on-site at every event managing: capacity, green rooms, coat check, line, volunteers, security, audio/tech/light, caterers, and more.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Waste-Free Earth is a full-service sustainability consulting and event production company based in Burlington, Vermont. We direct businesses and events to be seen as global leaders in environmental stewardship. By implementing innovative and strategic programs through the integration of triple bottom line sustainability, educational outreach, carbon footprint analysis, and waste reduction and diversion, we show our clients how to make environmentally conscious shifts that are economically viable.

- Vendor Manager for 8 food vendors for (4) 3-day music festival in CO, CA, VT, and CO (WinterWonderGrass Steamboat, WinterWonderGrass Tahoe, WinterWonderGrass Stratton, and Campout out for the Cause in Buena Vista). - Oversee and obtained all advancement paperwork required (COI's, Menus, Permits). - Communicate directly with local government departments to ensure vendors met standards (fire, health, and tax). - Schedule and execute vendor load-in, load-out, daily revenue profit, and settlement.---------Due to COVID-19, our second event in CA, third in VT, and fourth in Buena Vista was forced to postpone until 2021.

- Responsible for concession vendor load-in, on-site management, and load-out for 15 vendors located within Centeroo. - Main contact for vendors for any issues (Power, POS, Marking, etc). - Responsible for enforcing compostable compliance for all vendors on-site in accordance with the Clean Vibes mission.

Canton, Ma

- Main contact for 50 outside vendors (sponsors, non-profits, food, and craft).- Advancing all information and obtaining proper paperwork/permits in order for vendors to operate successfully at the festival. - Two-day festival (September 15th & 16th, 2018) with 8,000 projected attendees.

San Francisco, California

- Responsible for aiding the Event Director in any tasks prior, during, and after the festival. - Responsible for building and updating showflows (timeline of event). - Managed hospitality needs for guests (green rooms, meal buyouts, catereing). - Worked together with Guest Office, Press, and Tech to organize and run events.

Plymouth, Ma

- Primary responsibilities are planning all golf outing events, corporate meetings, assisting with special events (weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners)- Marketing of all public events/specials/news at Waverly Oaks through social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram) and Email - Responsible for coordinating with internal staff and external suppliers to finalize event details - Create and revise proposals, contracts, BEOs, food & beverage menus- Showcase venue to prospective clientele (answering variety of questions, reviewing costs, sales) - Produce marketing campaigns through the use constant contact or adobe cloud- Use of Google Analytics to help with redesign of website- Use of WordPress and Dreamweaver to assist in redesigning website- Use of Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop to design and market upcoming events- Implements and oversees social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Blog, Pinterest)- Coordinate with in-house Chef to rebrand food and beverage menu - Compiled research on South Shore/ Cape Cod wedding market for 2017 sale

Sugarbush (Mt. Ellen), Waitsfield, Vermont

Frendly Gathering is a reoccurring music festival in Vermont with a mission to leave no trace behind. I was fortunate to join the team this year and help be apart of their sustainability practices. Check out the Frendly Gathering Sustainability practices here http://www.frendlygathering.com/new-page-1/ - Assistant to Sustainability Director Marina McCoy for Frendly Gathering Music Festival June 28-July 3rd - Composting, Recycling, and Waste Management for 3,000 + attendees - Responsible in helping set up Zero-Waste Station (compost, waste, and recycling station with picture labels to help educate attendees in proper placement of their waste) - Assisted in compliance check with on-site vendors in use of all compostable products (PLA) - Responsible for educating, engaging, and directing volunteers alongside Marina

Greater Boston Area

- Responsible for aiding director in creation and management of events for 1000+ guests- Coordinated with 10+ venue’s in the Boston Area- Created proposals, contracts, BEO/SEO(s), contact lists, marketing campaigns - Responsible for communication with vendors/suppliers - Oversaw social media and marketing expansion- Responsible for clientele on-site contact (walkthroughs, event day)- Organized and managed contact lists through Microsoft EXCEL - Developed a comprehensive target list of companies/organizations with assigned categories- Use of Constant Contact to gain market exposure, build, and maintain clientele- Ensured accurate organization in online database (Dropbox)

Woburn, Ma

GrooveBoston is a production company located in Woburn MA. I was fortunate enough to Intern with them my in spring 2014, and have re-joined their team in 2016 as a Freelance Special Operations dealing mainly with load-in/load-out, volunteers, and miscellaneous duties. - Stage production build, load-in to load-out- Responsible for assisting management of volunteers - educating, engaging and energizing them on stage production, live events- Production for Big Gigantic at UConn in February 2017, and LOGIC at Rutgers University in October 2016PR/Marketing Intern - Spring 2014- Responsible for management and operation of social media platforms and press opportunities - Organized and managed prospective clientele spreadsheets- Researched and booked press opportunities (newspaper, TV, radio stations, etc.)- Supported fan-oriented giveaway projects through Instagram - Handled step-and-repeat area for red-carpet photography- Use of Adobe Photoshop to edit red carpet photos for Facebook - Aided in stage production and crowd management for 3,000+ guests- Managed tour logistics (Travel, food and beverage, accommodations) for staff during productions

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management, Event Management

Activities and Societies: Endicott Event Management Organization (EEMO)

Hospitality Management, Event Management

Participated in a semester abroad experience at Florence University of Arts in Fall of 2014. Florence University of Arts offered a range.

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Campus Ministry, Key Club, Student Government, Varsity GolfNotre Dame Academy is a private, all-girls Roman.