Event Manager

Bridgett M. Horton * Hayward, CA * 310-***-**** * **************@*********.*** Summary:

Highly talented and accomplished Project Manager with an emphasis in Special Events, Trade Shows, Fundraising and Meeting and Conference project management. Proven ability to plan, coordinate and oversee full-cycle events for 10 to 3000 persons or more. Strategic and Resourceful Leader with a strong background in logistics, planning, budgeting, multi-tasking, business and program development. Creative thinker with a cutting edge vision and style of managing events for corporate executives, ad agencies, sports & entertainment firms, as well as small business owners. Able to provide the highest level of service regardless of time constraints or special considerations. Deadline and Budget driven. Comprehensive and diverse work experience. Outstanding Communication Skills. Over 12 years of professional experience in Television Production and Entertainment, prior to career in Event Management. Professional Experience:

SEMI - SEMICON West - Sr. Operations Coordinator/Program Manager (No. California) March 2015 – August 2015

Lead the planning and implementation of the Silicon Innovation Forum and Innovation Village

Work closely with SEMI Americas marketing and sales teams to develop and support SEMI’s mission and strategy for future tradeshows and events

Develop and Manage turn-key exhibiting options, project deliverables, booth graphics, exhibitors onsite set-up and dismantle, ensuring labor and budget efficiencies

Program Manager for the International Buyer Program (IBP Select) and International Buyer Onsite Center

Liaison between the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Suppliers and International Delegations to include 6 countries (Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan), providing exclusive networking opportunities

Oversaw catering for entire Show Management, Exhibitor Meeting Rooms and Individual Programs

Research and manage event vendor relationships with hotels, convention management, exhibit houses, creative agencies, transportation, booth associates and labor Playcast Media, Inc. – Operations Manager / Event Marketing Manager (No. California) July 2013 – October 2014

Supporting CEO, VP of Development and all High Level Executives with events, tradeshows, board meetings, marketing / public relations, human resources, accounting, correspondence and database administrator for Start-up Company in the U.S.

(Headquarters in Israel). Playcast Media Cloud Gaming also has remote offices located in Europe and Asia.

Organize arrangements required for production schedules, conferences and meetings; including: union labor, tradeshow booths, insurance and all other vendors; such as: catering, AV, telephone equipment need, travel, hotels and ground transportation.

Maintain a thorough knowledge and good relationship with the company’s partners, potential partners and third party relations

Serves as Executive Assistant to CEO for the U.S. start-up office and Headquarters in Israel David Tutera My Fair Wedding: Unveiled – Event Coordinator (So. California) March 2013 – June 2013

On-Air Talent coordinating all aspects of day of event management

Assist David Tutera and Event Manager with design and style of event production

Coordinate and arrange all request of wedding clients as directed by production and staff

Liaise with on-site crew and vendors to ensure proper set up & tear down of all sets Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Foundation –Event Manager / Consultant (So. California) August 2012 – January 2013

Plan and coordinate all aspects of events / Design and order all event related equipment as needed

Work with Donor Relations Team to ensure all expectations are met for restricted/unrestricted funding efforts

Liaison between Gala Host Committee, Board of Trustees and Sponsors

Produced tribute journal, signage, collateral, timelines, run of show, presentation needs for all logistical requirements

On-Site event support / Volunteer Management / Vendor Management / Room Layouts / A/V and event technology needs

Manage event budget / Set up new event vendors / Manage all final payments

Team Member of Special Events, Community Fundraisers, Cultivation Events, Ambassador Events, Stewardship Events,

Third Party Events, Corporate Events, Donor Relations Events Include: Nautica Malibu Triathlon (Registration/Promotional Items), Los Angeles Kings Golf Tournament (Registration), Phillip Palmer Golf Classic Invitational, Noche de Niños, Ambassador Family Festival, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2012 Tree Lighting Donors Include: The Walt Disney Company, AEG Worldwide, Cheryl and Haim Saban, Marion and John E. Anderson, Pau Gasol, Heidi Klum; naming a few contributing to over 97,000 patients per year / Fundraising Team Efforts: Over $2.5 Million for Noche de Niños Bridgett M. Horton

Hayward, CA *310-***-**** * **************@*********.*** Independent Contractor – Project Manager / Event Producer (So. California) January 2010 – March 2013

Facilitate all aspects of events from pre-planning to day of event management / Oversee all A/V and event technology needs

Explore and Scout location and venue targets / Direct, Plan and Execute fundraising efforts

Manage vendors and service providers / Supervise staff and volunteers / Set-up & Tear down of all sets

Assist clients with contract negotiations to ensure budget preservation and appropriate venue and vendor selection

Design and produce collateral, floor plans, timelines, run of show, proposals & presentations for all logistical requirements

Coordinate all hospitality request including customized food & beverage desires as well as other unique client needs

Direct all media relations, marketing, product placement and social media networking Clients Include: St. Anne’s (Evening of Angels), Ethos Design E3/Gamescomm, UCLA (Spring/Fall Health Festivals), Infocast Meetings; etc. Paramount Pictures – Special Events Business Development (So. California) October 2009 – May 2011

Generate leads for event space from up to 280 – 5000 guest

Sale event packaging for A/V needs, labor, food & beverages, lighting décor, rentals and grounds maintenance

Develop proposals, floor plans and special requirements for event production

Serve as liaison between clients and vendor management / Manage set up & tear down for pre-production and post production needs NCompass Int’l – Event Manager (Game Stop) / Staffing Coordinator (So. California) June 2009 – October 2009

Oversaw vendors for destination management / Manage all hospitality events

Department leader for on-site logistics and registration for Gamestop Managers Trade Show

Manage social media campaigns for product launches

Contract management, fire permits, air/ground transportation, budgeting, logistics, timelines and meeting conference training Clients Include: Activision, Game Stop / Blackberry (“Blackberry / U2 International Concert Tour), Coca-Cola “Slurpee”– Hawaii Ignited Advertising Agency – Project Manager / Meeting Planner (So. California) September 2008 –June 2009

Develop and plan logistics for one of the largest electronic industry trade shows

Secured experiential marketing aspects of business development, gaming product launches, sales cycle tools for B2B and B2C

Strategic development for social medial campaigns, media relations and event website updates

Managed contract negotiations, budgeting, timelines, registration, hospitality, audio visual, client and labor unions

Clients Include: Activision (E3 Gaming Expo), United States Army (The Army Experience Center), Agility Logistics Stanley & Associates Sports Agency – Director of Marketing Operations (So. California) January 2007 – January 2009

Developed/Planned client marketing opportunities, Campaign Management, Endorsements, Contract Negotiations

Directed development for athletes media relations, non-profit organizations, speaking engagements and appearances

Responsible for design, development and implementation of Agent research for NBA/NFL prospects

Oversaw database management, correspondence, media inquires and brand building opportunities for national exposure Clients Include: Keyshawn Johnson (NFL - ESPN Analyst), Dennis Northcutt (Jacksonville Jaguars), Bobby Wade (Minnesota Vikings), Gerald Alexander (Detroit Lyons), Brian Shaw (Los Angeles Lakers – Assistant Coach), Tairia Mims-Flowers (USA Softball Team), Keith Ellison (Buffalo Bills), Syndric Steptoe (Cleveland Browns), Todd Haley (Kansas City Chiefs – Head Coach) MRV Communications, Inc. – Trade Show Marketing Manager/Event Coordinator (So. Cal) December. 2005 – Jan. 2007

Responsible for planning and executing lead generations for Sales Force of 95 Representatives in the Software Technology field

Oversaw strategic marketing, public relations opportunities, on-site trade show logistics and Leads tracking database

Manage and Recruit new hires and generate sales leads for internally/externally and MRV Training Programs

Liaison between CEO, CFO, VP of Sales & Accounting / Vendor Management and Booth Set-Up/Strike Events Include: 74 Trade Shows Completed in 2006 Interop – Las Vegas/Tokyo Japan, IT Network World; Government Technology Conference(s); Globalcomm; MTA; KTA; NAB; Interface, ATRION, Futurecomm, LinuxWorld, Supercomm SKILLS/EDUCATION: Microsoft Office Tools:Windows, XP, NT, 2000, 98, 95, Publisher, Excel, File Maker Pro, Lotus Notes,77 WPM, Drupal, Aptify, a2z, Smartsheet

Morris Brown College: Mass Communications Santa Monica Jr. College: Radio, T.V.& Film, Sports Casting *Local Cable Access Network

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