Large-scale events typically several thousand people at one time, or a roadshow that travels to or has simultaneous launches in multiple cities. Festivals, concerts, tours, etc.
Produced the Oyster Festival and reversed 3-year financial loss. We attracted a record 150,000 guests and saved $60,000. It spanned 2 miles, used two football-sized fields, had 3 stages (20+ bands), hundreds of artisans, exhibitors, and sponsors, 24 food vendors, buskers, and contests.
Spearheaded and oversaw pilot one day event in new city (Atlanta, GA) attracting 6,000 – 8,000 paid guests. Responsible for event and site design, vendor and supplier sourcing, acquisition and management, event logistics, on-site management, sponsor activation, fulfillment.
Developed and designed budget and events for three one day simultaneous (later 2 wks apart) festivals in North Carolina (Charlotte, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem). Laid out, managed event logistics, vendors, suppliers and talent. Average 6,000 guests, 24 food trucks, and 12 stage performers per city.
Hudson River Park Trust 2-day event on the Pier with on and off-stage talent performances, and STEM exhibitors. Developed site plan, and event logistics, sourced and managed suppliers, vendors, exhibitor activations, security, F&B, food trucks, permitting, and talent. Attendance 6,000.
Up to 150,000 guests per event; Up to 400 simultaneous events; Up to 150 exhibitors and sponsors; Up to 120 field staff; Area ranges up to 2 miles in length including two football-sized fields and three stages at single event; 24 food trucks and food vendors
Event design and strategy (events include festivals (cultural, ethnic, food, STEM, Health/fitness and music), special events (nationwide tours: branding, product launches and introductions, educational, and media), conventions (science fiction, health and wellness, and industry), conferences, retreats, parades, and outdoor adventure integrated activations. Event PlanningEvent ProductionEvent LogisticsEvent ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingStaff managementRegistrationVenue selection and inspectionSupplier and Vendor sourcing, acquisition and management event consult
Novant Health, Hudson River Park Trust, Mayor’s Office for the City of New York (several departments), CBS Rotary International (Oyster Bay Chapter), Curly Girl Collective, LeFooding, Intel, Estee Lauder, American Digestive Health Foundation, Coalition of Asian and Pacific Americans, L’Oreal, Adidas, Yardley of London, Coca Cola, Snapple, etc.
Nationwide in raw spaces, college campuses, mega malls, parks, convention centers, exposition halls, etc.