Every event has a goal and I work closely with key staff to ensure successful outcomes of all stated goals whether they may be raising funds, turning audiences into users, customers, supporters, potential donors, or simply to expand an audience base.

I've successfully produced single-day events for 30 people to multi-day events for over 30,000 people overseeing every aspect of event production, asset negotiation, event marketing, communications and outreach, volunteer coordination, sponsor acquisition and fulfillment, and much more.

I have demonstrated ability to work on and oversee multiple events with competing dates and shifting priorities. Understanding of local, city and state government (as well as national/IRS) regulations related to specific components in producing special events.

I have worked with diverse constituencies and maintain a solid understanding of the proper protocols and diplomacy used in interacting with specific audiences, clients and representatives of partner organizations, companies and institutions.

I have strong artistic experience in developing new, creative programming for audiences spanning many disciplines including theater, visual arts, music/jazz, spoken word, film and the world of culinary arts having worked with dozens of top-level chefs, vintners and culinary professionals.

I enjoy developing timely, educational and compelling arts programming. The creative artistic process also is a strong factor in developing key leadership characteristics in successfully leading teams through projects, as explored and well stated in this article from Inc. Magazine.

Case Study

Once hired as Director of Marketing and Communications for First Graduate, one of my primary duties was to manage the annual agency fundraiser that was to take place in 6 months. Going through notes for that fundraiser, I noticed inconsistencies with the event and the organization's mission and opportunities to improve on the event's impact on the eco-system of the organization (staff, funders, students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders), as well as increasing revenue.

I encouraged the executive director to allow me to take one-on-one meetings with each of our board members to engage in conversations (really a fact-finding mission) about their perception of the current annual fundraiser. With the information collected, I created and proposed an entirely new concept for the fundraiser (The Cap & Gown Gala) and presented it at the next board meeting and received complete buy-in from the board.

I organized the first Cap & Gown Gala with the help of key staff and volunteers and once completed, it raised more money for the organization than the previous 4 annual fundraisers combined. I Associate Produced this 8 minute short film that was screened at the Gala and provided collateral design for the promotional campaign, content development and layout services for the 32-page Official program book. The Cap & Gown Gala continues to grow today as the main annual fundraiser for First Graduate.