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Orenda Events & ServicesFounder
Dec. 2014GlobalWith 20 years in the special events business Orenda Events & Services has become somewhat of a logistical powerhouse. Supporting the vision and providing the knowledge and materials to build a solid foundation on which every successful event is built. See List of Projects below.
Based in New York, with a global client base, Orenda Events & Services provides a wide array of utilities from Event Management Services and logistical support to Business Support Services. The perpetual goal is to provide event management companies and their clients with a professional and knowledgeable service with complete flexibility, while maintaining a continued business relationship. For details please check out the Projects section below. Also check out our website: www.OrendaEvents.com
New York Road RunnersExpo Ops
May. 2014 - Nov. 2014After working for NYRR for over 6 years, relocated to Ireland (May 2014) and continued as their Show Manager for the 2014 TCS NYC Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. This included all advance preparation and coordination: Vendor services, budget management, staffing, security, show logistics, build out and on site event management.
New York Road RunnersSenior Manager
Jun. 2008 - May. 2014NYCSenior Manager, Event Development & Production
• Lead event development and production team to ensure standardized execution of over 35 weekly races in Central Park
• Ensured efficient and highly effective pre-planning procedures designed to optimize efforts of extensive race day staff and inventory
Senior Manager, Expo Operations & Warehouse Operations
• First full time staff dedicated to enhance and grow overall expos. NYRR show manager for all organization expos, including all NYRR Premiere Half Marathon expos and the NYC Marathon Heath & Fitness Expo, which is the second largest trade show in New York (2014 Expo Total Attendees 92,000 over 3 show days)
• Show manager tasks included, but not limited to, venue sourcing and management, floor plan design and build-out, NYRR branding and show floor presence, coordination of booth assignments and assisting booth sales team with exhibitor placement and maximizing their brand recognition.
• Scheduled and implemented Security Operations Plan for the NYC Marathon, which included more than 935,000 man hours covering 5 boroughs/26miles for 16 internal departments.
• NYRR warehouse operations manager including, labor projections, budget management, transportation scheduling and inventory management.
• Responsible for the inception of a modernized inventory management system for tracking over 200,000 units.
• Annual management of multiple budgets
CiprianiProduction Advance
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 200842nd St - NYCFacilitated all service requests to effectively ensure the advance coordination of all shows, including liaising with clients and heads of internal audio, lighting and video departments.
KX AssociatesUS Operation manager
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007NYCProduction Manager • Provided logistical management for US-launched trade shows and events, including liaising with key suppliers and host venues, for four France-based clients
• Conceptualized, drafted and implemented floor plans, ordering services and official exhibitor manual for clients
US Operations Manager
• Managed all logistical detail, including coordination with venues, show contractors and suppliers, for the premiere Lingerie Americas Las Vegas Show, which included 86 exhibitors and managed budgets for the Show
Metropolitan PavilionOperations Manager
Oct. 2000 - Mar. 2007Operations Manager • Re-structured Operations Team and managed four Supervisors and a Custodial Team of 22 staff.
• Created and managed controlled purchasing procedures with all suppliers and streamlined supply inventory control.
• Managed Operations Staff scheduling • Developed scheduling and implementation of new Time Clock system and event inventory management systems for each of the three event floors.
• Created structured repair and maintenance program and upgrading security system
• Supervise event load in, execution and load out of all events
• Issue beverage service for events and track beverage inventory and costing per event
• Project Manager for The Level. Company had procured the 5th floor of the current venue location. This project scope of work was to renovate 9,000 sq. ft. from old office space to a premium event space. Responsibilities included liaising with architect on establishing design elements for the space, working closely with the general contractor, expeditors and all sub-contractors in implementing the sequence of operations. Event Coordinator
• Created and developed this role into a sub-division of the operations department in response to the company’s rapid and continuous expansion
• Produce numerous in-house events (fashion shows; product launches; galas; benefit dinners; performances, trade shows; weddings etc.), managing budgets, logistics, event staff and vendor relations (e.g. American Folk Art Museum, European Preview, Chocolate Show, Nordstroms, Clinique, Tibet House, W Magazine, Macy’s, Kate Spade, Escada, Arts & Collectibles Trade Show)
• Designed and created floor plans for the majority of events held on site. Provide guidance and direction for clients on room design, staffing and vendor referrals
• Co-authored the operations manual, staff guidelines, and employee handbook in addition to creating and implementing 70% of all forms used in the company’s Standard Operating Procedure system
Enterprise IrelandConsumer Products/Industrial dept
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1998Project Coordinator/Marketing Assistant • Managed major consumer department projects in conjunction with New York office, linking Irish manufacturers with the HSN Channel, including inception of high-profile trade show
• Coordinated the compilation of industrial sector Irish manufacturer’s information for Irish Government Annual Statistical Survey.
• Managed itineraries for overseas sector managers for their domestic conferences and national meeting plans
• Managed trade show booths at Showcase Ireland Trade Show in R.D.S. Dublin
• Provided top-quality administration for major marketing projects across diverse industries
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