Event Assistant Planning

JASON DANIELS

SUMMARY

With ** years of experience in event production, I have organized events with up to 3,000 attendees. I've taken on diverse roles that have equipped me with a versatile skill set. Skills that has lead to the opening of six venues in NYC, being the ambassador for multiple worldwide brands, and having my events written about in publications like Paper Magazine and New York Times. Now, I’m searching for a position in the corporate sector for stability and advancement. WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising

Art Institute of California- San Francisco

2002-2006

Coordinated multi-scale events, engaging audiences and liaising with talent, vendors, and sponsors.

Assisted in curating Bushwig, the largest drag festival in the U.S., by managing corporate sponsorships initiatives and volunteers stewardship. Produced Brooklyn's first queer nightlife awards, the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards, uniting nightlife participants for seven years.

Provided friendly, professional service to ensure a seamless guest experienced from entry to departure.

Developed engaging promotions for various events through social media and event management platforms.

Organized fundraising events for a decade, raising over $300,000 for various organizations. Assisted with the setup and breakdown of event materials for multiple events. Event Producer, Freelance Mar 2012 - Jan 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hard Skills: Event Coordination, Project Management, Program Development, Brand Partnership, Vendor Negotiations, Venue Scouting, Budget Management, Sponsorship Outreach and Activation, Timeline Management, Tech Integration, Fundraising Strategies Tech Skills: Microsoft (Excel, Word, and Outlook), Google Workspace, SalesForce, Raiser’s Edge, Photoshop, InDesign, Zoom, Canva, EventBrite

Soft Skills: Stakeholder Engagement, Team Player, Staff Supervision, Guest Experience, Team Leadership, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Outreach, Customer Service Awards: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Independent Property Manager, Airbnb

Managed property expenses, inventory, and budget.

Curated a handbook featuring guest experiences and recommendations. Addressed guest inquiries and provided arrival and departure details a month in advance. Jan 2018 - Dec 2023

Development Assistant, The Environmental Defense Fund Provided essential administrative support to a team of eight in the Development Department, including the Database, Development and Event Planning Directors. Manage calendars, schedule meetings, travel and assisted with general administrative tasks. Assisted in the organization and follow-up for donor and volunteer events, focusing on relationship building, effective communication, and attention to detail. Oversaw database entry functions, including gift processing, acknowledgment, and reconciliation, to meet revenue goals.

Apr 2009 - Jun 2012

31 Joice Street, Apt 2 San Francisco, CA 94108 / **********@*****.***