
Professional Event Planner, Music Enthusiast, and lover of life!
San Francisco Bay Area

Professional Event Planner, Music Enthusiast, and lover of life!
San Francisco Bay Area
As outlined in my background, I have an excellent record in management, public relations, promotional activities, large events, sales, tours, and marketing. Also extensive hands on media experience in TV, Radio, Print, and Social Media. In addition, I believe my outstanding people skills, strong work ethic, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and knowledge of promotional procedures would be of great benefit to any organization. I have toured with AT&T, DirectTV, Principal Financial Group, MTV, mtvU, Pfizer, NASCAR/Nextel, Verizon, and Iomega.
I learn new things quickly, and share my passion for my work with those around me. I feel that my experience, background and strong work ethic set me apart.
I have worked with "A" list celebs to "Z" listers. They are all the same and I never get star struck. Making things happen when no one else thinks they can, or have tried and failed is where I excel. Last minute changes and making something from nothing is where I do my best work.
(Entertainment industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for all aspects of Mountain View Art & Wine festival.
Responsible for all aspects of Celebration of Leaders Annual Event.
Managing Yipee (Young Innovative Professionals, Entrepreneurs, etc)
Managing Monthly Speakers and Business Mixers.
Recruitment and Management of Volunteers’ and Interns.
Plan and Organize Staff and Board retreats.
Managing budget for above mentioned programs.
Attend monthly Board Meetings and Manage monthly Program Commitee meetings.
Make nice with everyone, stay cool under pressue, and ensure every event maintains a positive image of the Chamber of Commerce within the community.
(Privately Held; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
I teach 24Cycle commonly reffered to as "spin" 2 days a week.
Mondays and Wednesday 7:30pm @ San Jose Super Sport
If you have ever been to a "spin" class this will be a refreshing change. The principles of spin have shown to cause injuries and excessive wear and tear on your body. So 24Cycle is more like an indoor version of an outdoor bike ride. Another key difference is you will NEVER hear techno music in one of my classes. I look forward to seeing you there!
(Public Company; HANS; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Work closely with Sales channel for targeted events at retail locations
Load branded vehicle with product to find targeted demographic in a designated geographic region
Create positive relationships with key influencers in the action sports and lifestyle communities
(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2008 — October 2008 (10 months)
Well radio still proves to never have a dull moment. I had worn every other hat withing the radio world with the exception of sales. Don't knock it until you try it right!? Well I tried it, I can knock it! MAJOR kudos to all of those amazing people who have been able to make it in that world. It wasn't for me but I had fun along the way and learned even more. What a great experience and no regrets. Would I do it again...nope. =)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
July 2007 — September 2007 (3 months)
Worked with multiple venues pre event to outline time line, set expectations and organize load in and load out of event materials
Built budget and floor plan for the world’s first ever mobile 300 person 3D Movie Theatre http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070830/lath082.html?.v=101
Worked with multiple vendors and media from beginning to end including: quotation, installation, run of commercial spots, promotional events, tear down, and load out
Recruiting, Interviewing, Training, and Supervision of promotional staff.
Execution of ALL promotional events surrounding http://www.gyrohaunts.com haunted houses in San Jose and Sacramento
(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2006 — April 2007 (7 months)
Work on site in the client’s building to provide superior account service
Work with the client’s entire team on a daily basis to ensure all process and planning for launch into market are on schedule and on budget
Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll for both event team and retail sales team
Supervise a staff of 20 including retail sales team and sales manager
Acquisition of all promotional, event, and retail goods and services from concept to invoice
Manage in market budget and spending via Corporate American Express
National sales trainer for TPN Inc. for the account.
Assist Account Director acquire and expand business in other markets.
(Public Company; ALOY; Marketing and Advertising industry)
2005 — 2007 (2 years )
Ordering, coordinating, and managing backline, hospitality, ground travel, itineraries, and spur of the moment requests for all artists
Negotiate with local event management to gain access to events for guerilla marketing including working with local media to get free press coverage
Researching and scheduling of events, positioning of event set, shipping and receiving premiums, and taking detailed photos and recaps of each event location
Managed Stage Manager, Stage Hands, Production Assistants, House DJ, Emcee, Monitor Engineer, FOH Engineer and Security
Planned with TV crew to make sure proper shots, angles, and stage set décor exceeded expectations
Responsible for load in, load out, and construction of event set displays and management of local labor
Planned equipment load in, sound check, and stage swaps in-between performances
Worked with the following talent: Matchbook Romance, Lil’ Wayne, Hawthorne Heights, Juelz Santana, All American Rejects, Daddy Yankee, LL Cool J, Three 6 Mafia, Sean Paul, T.I., Hellogoodbye, and Armor for Sleep
Visit http://www.mtv.com/onair/spring_break/2006/performances.jhtml, http://www.mtvu.com/on_mtvu/spring_break/2006/ or http://www.mtvu.com/music/woodie_awards/2005/ for details
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 2002 — February 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Exclusively executed concerts and managed all aspects including technical riders, hospitality riders, ordering backline, managing show day itinerary, working with label and tour managers, and securing venues for shows from 100 to 15,000 person attendance
Facilitate special events at concerts and movie premiers with contest winners, music label representatives, promoters, performers and bands
Responsible for drafting and presenting proposals for promotional goods including but not limited to Suppliers, Sponsors, Public Relation Companies, Concert Promoters, Marketing Directors, Advertising Agencies
Directly responsible for Station Image and Listener Experience, including station’s vehicle, tent, clothing and logo design and purchase
Supervise 15 Street Team members and interns for all station appearances and activities in the community
(Music industry)
July 2001 — November 2002 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated concert details including all riders, venue particulars, label requests, and station involvement
Executed special events at concerts and movie premiers with contest winners, music label representatives, promoters, performers and bands
Responsible for interviewing, scheduling, and directly supervising 8 unpaid promotion interns
Executed on-air program and performed live call-in’s
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CNCX; Internet industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
Music Tour Management, Music Festival Production, Networking
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce, San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commcerce