RESUME
CONSULTANT | CREATIVE DIRECTION + EXECUTIVE MEETING DESIGN
May 2017 - Present
Dynamic and resourceful marketing consultant with a focus on the creation and turnkey production of meetings, special events and conferences. A business event strategist that boasts broad experience in both social and corporate settings; soup-to-nuts production of large-scale executive programs down to intimate theme events catered to high profile clientele.
- Able to work autonomously in an entrepreneurial environment: fast-paced and dynamic
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with clients and team members
- Creative, innovative, inquisitive and resourceful; takes initiative
- Business minded; excels at budget management and navigating large scale budgets
- Strong instincts regarding physical environments and an appreciation for high quality aesthetics
- Process-oriented; ability to work to a timeline, well organized, conscientious, and detail oriented
Specialties & areas of focus: video production, public relations, digital marketing, meeting management, conference planning, strategic development of event experiences as a function of an overall marketing plan, creative direction, on-site management, production design, budget management & negotiation, civic celebration, the production of events in support of quality of life measures in the Houston area
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + EXPERIENCE DESIGN CONSULTANT, DESIGN STUDIO BY MARITZ GLOBAL EVENTS
January 2019 - Present
Advancing the Design Studio by Maritz Global Events mission of unleashing human potential. I am serving in the role of practice growth by helping to expand service offerings of the Design Studio to drive creative and strategic ideation forward into fruition by combining Experience Design Lab findings with resourced solutions. Working directly with CEOs, CMOs and Event Marketers to elevate face-to-face business initiatives through applied Experience Design practice developed by the brightest minds on the forefront of engagement and motivation sciences.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER, COTERIE SPARK
February 2014 - May 2017
Directed the design and production of multi-day conferences, meetings and events for global event marketing firm. Engaged in new client acquisition and account management for clients on turnkey event productions from sourcing to budget management to creative production design, execution and follow up and P&L responsibility for agency accounts
FREELANCE EVENT DESIGNER + PRODUCER
June 2012 - February 2014
Producer of large-scale events spanning executive programs down to intimate theme events catered to high profile clientele. Specialties include: strategic development of event experiences as a function of an overall marketing plan, creative direction, on site management, production design, budget management & negotiation
EVENT PRODUCER, SULLIVAN GROUP
February 2011 - June 2012
Spearheaded the creative vision, planning and execution for a variety of strategic event productions servicing corporate clientele. Liaised between vendors, entertainment acts and clients in the management of budgets and execution of live productions. Wrote technical scripts, detailed production schedules and served as on site lead and support for events of all sizes including meetings, conferences, galas, receptions and festivals
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, STAGING SOLUTIONS, INC
January 2011 and January 2014
Contract Production Assistant + Event Producer for Houston based Creative Production Firm. Provided production support to the lead technical director for the 2011 Maxim Super Bowl party ESPN Tailgate party in Dallas, TX. Created production schedules, managed suppliers, provided onsite support. In 2014, co-produced a multi day meeting + product launch for a global oil corporation at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX
FUNDRAISING EVENTS DIRECTOR, BILL WHITE FOR TEXAS CAMPAIGN
August 2009 - November 2010
Directed the planning and execution of fundraisers for Mayor Bill White’s gubernatorial campaign. Worked closely with donors and volunteers on more than 100 statewide fundraising receptions. Worked as a member of an eight person fundraising team that generated over 26 million dollars in campaign contributions. Planned and coordinated 21 fundraisers in a 30 day period spanning from September to early October 2010, including a 750 person gala that generated more than 350,000 dollars in support of the campaign
EVENT COORDINATOR, LATINO CULTURAL CENTER
October 2008 - August 2009
Arranged and promoted performing arts events, film screenings, and visual art exhibits at cultural arts facility that attracted 25,000 visitors annually. Maintained the Center’s Web site, nurtured working relationships with Latin American Consulates & Latino civic groups, guided tours of facility, disseminated and enforced building policies and procedures, served as the special event liaison with the greater Dallas community
SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN, MAYOR'S OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Summer, 2005 & 2006
Responsible for soliciting and training 200+ volunteers and vendors for Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas 4t h of July event in downtown Houston, streamlined and coordinated volunteer HQ at event with 75,000+ in attendance
EDUCATION
May 2008
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Gaylord College of Journalism + Mass Communication, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Major: Public Relations, Minor: Spanish
Fall 2006 Semester
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALCALÁ
Semester studying in Spanish Language University in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
May 2004
SAINT AGNES ACADEMY
College Preparatory School in Houston, Texas