Retail & Hospitality ISAC 

Event Content Manager

Wander Joy Vacations

As the owner and travel specialist, responsible for all business operations, including sales, marketing, reporting, strategy, and business development. Develop and maintain relationships with customers to create personalized travel experiences on every continent, with a focus on European travel, family experiences and cruises. Specializes in medical travel and has been recognized as a featured travel expert in television, radio, and print programming.

-Increasing business every year through word of mouth referrals and exceptional customer service.
-Became an expert in medical travel and helped heart patients plan trips that meet their unique medical needs.
-Recognized as a featured travel expert in television, radio, and print programming, including ABC7, KCAA radio and Entrepreneur Magazine. 
-Nominated for Champion of Women, National Women of Influence Award 2021.
-Honored as a 40 Under 40 Honoree 2022, recognized as part of the next generation of leaders in Orange County.

Owner and Founder

ThriveDX (formerly HackerU)

As the Event Manager, responsible for planning and executing a range of virtual events for student cohorts, alumni, and corporate partners, including panel discussions, subject matter expert interviews and career fairs. 

-Strategize, manage, and execute an average of 120+ virtual events per year.
-Created "Fireside Chat" series by researching the top names in Cyber Security and reaching out to them to ask if they'd participate. Through research and LinkedIn outreach was able to secure high-profile speakers.
-Responsible for all marketing and content creation, ensuring the success of events.
-Moderate large events, speak in front of cameras, and organize behind-the-scenes.
-Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create successful events that increase brand awareness student engagement and student enrollment.

Event Manager

Event Coordinator

Gateway One Lending & Finance

As the Marketing and Event Planner, responsible for planning and executing various marketing and promotional activities for the company, including trade shows, customer appreciation events, employee incentive trips and conferences.

-Executed over 30 successful events annually, national and international, with a budget of up to $2M per event.
-Created and designed event marketing materials such as brochures, swag and digital ads to promote events.
-Worked with cross-functional teams, including sales, to develop effective marketing campaigns.
-Managed event budgets, negotiated vendor contracts, and secured sponsorships to increase event ROI.

Marketing and Event Manager

Costa Mesa Playhouse

-Oversaw donor relations and sponsorships. 
-Created an Annual Gala with multiple events over a weekend, celebrity guests, and silent/live auctions.
-Implemented seat name plaques and bronze/silver/gold sponsorships, generating $100k annually.
-Obtained significant coverage in OC Register and LA Times and received support from celebrities who contributed directly or through their agents.

Fundraising Director

The Michaels Companies, Inc.

As an Event Coordinator, responsible for organizing and executing various events and workshops. 

-Collaborating with store managers and staff to identify event opportunities and create a calendar of events.
-Managing event budgets and ensuring all expenses stayed within budget.
-Marketing events through social media, email, and in-store signage.
-Tracking event attendance and customer feedback to make improvements for future events.

Innovative and highly personable events manager with over 15 years of experience in corporate event planning and management. Expertise in audience engagement, relationship building, and strategic marketing. Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality programming and passion for engaging new audiences. Excels in booking travel for individuals and corporations. Self-proclaimed ‘Spreadsheet Queen’, skilled in strategic planning, project management, public speaking, contract negotiation, digital marketing, content creation, contractor management, budget management, and proactive communication. Creative, organized, and determined with a focus on producing high-quality work to accurately represent the company brand and culture.

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