In 1996, Ted unknowingly began his career planning a fundraiser event for Operation Smile.Immediately, he began learning the tricks of the trade, growing from each past coordinatedevent.Ted’s inspiration for his unique ability to present that “wow” factor, stems from his love for traveling.He has experienced a diverse amount of culture fashion, cuisine, art, and music from all aroundthe world. Each and every one of these fine elements aesthetically contributes to his expertisein his event planning.Based in New York City, Ted has readily produced events in Aruba, The Philippines, and various cities inthe United States. He has worked with several companies including KasalNY, Dakota Events, Black Enterprise Magazine-Primetime OmniMedia, Joonbug, Womensphere, and Filipino American Human Services. Tedcan distinctively approach any celebration at any location to each client’s needs. With hissuperior work ethics and hands-on execution for every event, Ted will astonish you with thatmuch desired “wow” factor.

Assisted in overseeing 54 New Years Eve celebrations throughout New York CityProduced three New Years Eve celebrations at AMC, Prince George Ballroom and Chelsea LoftCreated floor plans, itineraries, staff, and event flow for all three venuesContracted and negotiated with all vendors including catering, security, rentals, audio and visual

Managed daily office operations including supervision of staff to assist sales department and upper management Supervised and fulfilled all requirements for all invitations that were produced and mailed out from start to finishContracted and negotiated with all vendors for daily operations of the officeHandled over ten simultaneous projects per day McNabb Roick Events

Designed all marketing materials, proposals, sponsorship packets, and on site logistic handbooks for the staffCoordinated events on site, included a Rolex Luncheon and a JP Morgan Chase Leaders Meeting Contracted and negotiated with various vendors that were used for the events Executed support duties, including taking phone calls and messages and faxing documents and contracts

Directed over 50 new volunteers, 15 interns and fundraised over $30,000 in less than three yearsDesigned efficient timeline schedules to meet fundraiser goals including silent auctions, raffles, pledges, and performancesIncreased donation base from each fundraiser to the next and doubled sponsorshipsCreated all themes, color schemes, and decorations for each event

Managed conference details including placement, contract approval review and signature, and budget and logistical exhibit arrangements for diverse groups of B2B industries Created and maintained budgets and timelines related to marketing, logistical, and event production and performanceResponsible for the hiring and management of on-site permanent, temporary, and volunteer on-site staffingCommunicated all logistics arrangements, purposes and goals of managed events with hotel management, hotel staff, and internal Realshare and ALM staff/management Freelancer