Professional Certification:
N\A
Professional Resume:
EMPLOYMENT:
All About Events
2003-Current
Coordination, implementation, and management of all aspects of private and corporate social events
Classic Party Rentals, Culver City
Event Manager September 2005-2006
Supervisor of event rental equipment installation including pre-event site walk-through, client meetings, measuring, and diagramming event layout.
Jazzland Theme Park*
Sales/Events Coordinator–Opening Crew 1999-2001
Supervised seasonal Marketing staff; Coordinated all events including the Grand Opening festivities; Created sales programs; In-house Graphics Designer; Small group sales representative; Administration for Sales, Marketing, Entertainment, and General Manager; Database design and administration
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (non-profit)
Crafts Department Administrator 1998 Season
Responsible for all administrative aspects of Contemporary, Congo Square, and Folk areas of the Festival including financial, insurance, licensing, chit system, database management, troubleshooting, vendor relations, all computer related issues, some contract, etc.
The New Orleans Music Industry Foundation (non-profit)
Event Coordinator/Grant Writer 1996-1997
Responsible for the organization of various programs including grant writing, fund raising, event coordination, volunteers, press, art acquisition, and management of events.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame (non-profit)
Event Assistant 1993
Responsible for the acquisition of prize donations for the annual golf tournament and banquet, on-site coordinator
FREELANCE:
GIANNA & COMPANY, Wedding/Event Management and consultant, Los Angeles 2008
THEME ROOM DÉSIGN & DÉCOR, Private Clients, Los Angeles
FIRST Robotics, Regional Event Manager & VIP Manager2001-2009
DMA Convention Parade: Epiphany, French Quarter Parade Coordinator 2004
Jefferson Parish Schools, LA: Producer, Talent Showcase 2004
Jefferson Parish Schools, LA: JPPS Talent Showcase Coordinator/Director 2004
Jefferson Parish Schools, LA: Talent Show Coordinator, 2002, 2003, 2004
Bowl for Benoit: Benefit for injured local police officer*--Producer 2000
Society of American Magicians: Convention Show Coordinator*1998
Advocates for Science and Math Education: Event Manager—Microsoft Video Premier
PRODUCTION
FNMtv: Screens Director Live Episode, IG Designs
National Association of Stock Brokers: Location Coordinator, Los Angeles/New Orleans 2006, 2007, 2008
47th Annual Grammy Awards: Project Manager, Screens Content 2005
National Association of Stock Brokers: Location Coordinator, New Orleans 2004, 2005
Bellsouth: Marketing Associates USA
Company Description:
A boutique event planning company specializing in themed parties and Destination New Orleans events
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