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TapcheckSenior Events Manager
Sep. 2023Plano, Texas, United StatesAs an award-winning fintech company, Tapcheck empowers employers and workers with the employee benefits of earned wage access a.k.a “on-demand pay” and financial education. The result? Reduced employee financial stress, increased employee productivity, lower HR expenses, and higher profits.
VariSenior Events Manager
Mar. 2020 - Sep. 2023Coppell, Texas• Build yearly event budget to increase leads, awareness & project opportunities • Develop and drive event marketing strategy, in conjunction with demand gen media plans; present plans and data to executives • Pull and report on event metrics to evaluate performance and KPI’s
• Manipulate events calendar of 200 events to align with Marketing Calendar, and Sales’ & Executive schedules
• Responsible for experiential marketing and showroom marketing experience, increasing from 6 to 12 showrooms over 18 months • Produce sponsored and hosted events across all target markets; grow national presence at tradeshows and exhibits • Work cross-functionally to identify best practices, build efficient processes & integrate marketing events with Sales plans
• Engage Regional VPs, Directors to strategically compile & communicate a comprehensive event & sponsorship plan
HostiingProject Manager
Oct. 2019 - Mar. 2020Remote (Dallas, TX)
LyricProject Launch Manager
Jan. 2019 - Aug. 2019Remote EmployeeLyric™ design spaces and technology to empower a more creative and connected world. As the leading tech and data-powered real estate and lifestyle hospitality company, it's reimagining the future of living for the modern business traveler. Their premium and purposeful Creative Suites™ – set within inspired buildings in the most exciting neighborhoods in the country – combine the productivity of a workspace, the inspiration of an artistic studio, and the amenities of a luxury hotel. Whether you stay one or 200 nights, they’re building a network of living spaces that make you feel at home everywhere. Their focus is on flexibility, purpose and community to help you unlock possible. Responsible for managing the planning, execution & post-project assessment of move-in's/out's for multiple projects of 20+ apartments from schematic review through photography and operations hand-off.
Managed the rollouts of and opened 100 fully operational units in person across the United States
Actively and consistently strategized and updated project timelines for increased revenue, reduced from 21 to 10 days
Created labor needs and schedules based on project scope; sourced, onboarded and trained all contract & general labor
Trained and set-up vendors, labor and cleaning teams, ensuring brand and operational standards were maintained
Engaged cross-functionally daily, leading meetings, spearheading schedules & coordinating project team’s assignments
Built risk assessment models by project, referencing Procurement, Design, delivery and labor plans and scope
Built out and ran post project debriefs; managed all follow up's
LyricField Operations Manager
Apr. 2018 - Dec. 2018San Francisco Bay AreaResponsible for managing "on the ground" execution & post-project assessment of move-in's/out's for multiple projects of 20+ apartments at a given time.
Neighborly CorpEvents and Operations Manager
Jul. 2017 - Mar. 2018Greater New York City AreaPlanned and executed entirety of a 5-day company retreat for employees from several states across the U.S.
Coordinated all early to mid-stage logistics for the company’s first invite-only conference in California
Strategized attendance and participation at conferences; built ROI tracking process and conference budget Spearheaded all NYC office and personnel operations, managed company-wide conference travel, coordinated conference registration and booth set-up
FreelanceEvent Planner
Nov. 2016 - Feb. 2020New York, New YorkOngoing/Over time--
Engage with founders & executive partners to produce social events of up to 1000 guests, non-profit talks and retreats
Plan and execute events, organize logistics, build programming and source/hire speakers, coordinate swag and promotional products
Bridgewater AssociatesEvent Planner
Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2016Westport, CTResponsible for building out recruiting events ‘office’ to provide internal services to clients
Planned & executed 110+ events per year, from intimate dinners, to strategic branding events, to large celebratory parties
Led all logistical aspects of three weekend-long excursions annually from start to finish, for 140+ guests
Responsible for researching and hiring speakers and building content for in-house and off-site discussions/sessions
Partnered with internal clients & teams to visualize events calendar each year; presented metrics, feedback, ROI
Strategized with Marketing and Recruiting teams on branded merchandise, items and giveaways
Built & managed budget for three recruiting functions based on overall goals and visualization
Researched and selected vendors and venues; negotiated all rates and contracts, conducted site-walk throughs
Created processes and documented event success to ensure efficiency & brand consistency across all events
Formed excellent internal and external relationships for both short and long term business goals
Bridgewater AssociatesOffsite Properties Coordinator
Nov. 2010 - Nov. 2013Fairfield County, CTCoordinate all aspects of intern housing – sourcing housing, negotiating and creating contracts
Full capacity back-up coverage to Events and Meetings Coordinator for up to 2 months at a time
Plan client/VIP dinners, employee meetings, and team bonding events up to 100, upon request
Arrange all accommodations for employees, including during business critical storm planning
Compose production schedules for housing, mitigate property management issues Manage and build vendor relationships with hotels and landlords, run quarterly meetings
Create business cases for budgets, control funds for housing/hotels up to ~$500K annually
David Monn, LLCEvent Production Manager
May. 2010 - Sep. 2010New York, New YorkPlanned & produced high-end, intimate parties for as few as 10, and large-scale events up to 425
Created budget proposals and cost sheets; managed post event invoicing and expense reports
Coordinated with caterers; planned and approved menus for various venues
Logistical management of guest lists, RSVP’s, travel, and hotel reservations for over 400 people
Worked closely with designer and clients to ensure clients’ event visions were met
Composed production schedules and labor timelines for events
David Monn, LLCEvents Intern
Jun. 2009 - Mar. 2010New York, New YorkLogistical management of event product and service orders as well as on-site execution.
Experience in creative production and setup for event sites.
Use of internet research in scripting for mass market media platforms.
Familiarity with archiving of accounting and clerical records in event industry.
Assisted in creating floral arrangements and other centerpieces.
Upon request, traveled from California to assist with event management and production for NY Public Library Fundraiser, building opening in Manhattan and Women in the World Summit.
Serrano Country ClubBanquet Captain
Jun. 2006 - May. 2008El Dorado Hills, CARan banquet team for event set-up and break-down Coordinated venue layout and assisted with set-up when necessary
Trained new servers on table settings, event supply location, proper set-up for various events
As banquet server, served guests at sit-down meals, fulfilled requests for food and beverages
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