Experience
Chrome Event Furnishing   2013 - Present
2XR Design   September 2013 - Present
Beach Lounge Bar   June 2011 - November 2012
Shiraz Events   July 2010 - June 2011
Quattro Restaurant   June 2010 - August 2010
D.O.M. Restaurante   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Advertising, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Marketing, Event Management, Graphic Design, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Furniture Design, Floor Plans, Logo Design, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Event Producing, High Profile Events, Furniture, Custom Furniture, Rentals, event rentals, Gestão de eventos, Eventos corporativos, Mídias sociais, Planejamento de eventos, Redes sociais, Comunicações de...

Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Miami   2009 — 2010
Associate's degree, Gastronomia

Fundação Getulio Vargas   2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Gestão Empresarial

Universidade Vila Velha - UVV   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Marketing

Centro Educacional Leonardo da Vinci   1992 — 1998
High School

Experience
Alzheimer's Association®   February 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center   September 2014 - February 2015
White House Black Market  March 2014 - February 2015
University of Minnesota  September 2012 - February 2015
Shiraz Events   June 2014 - June 2014
Bellagala  September 2013 - December 2013
Alzheimer's Association®   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Events Coordination, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2014
Bachelors, Communication and Media Studies, Senior

St. Cloud State University   2011 — 2012
Mass Communication/Media Studies, Freshman

Stevens Point Area Senior High   2008 — 2011
High School, Graduated

Experience
Shiraz Events   September 2011 - Present
Shiraz Events   May 2008 - October 2011
Access Risk Services   October 2003 - April 2008
University of Florida  August 1999 - May 2003

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Live Events, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Email Marketing, Business Development, Budgets, Corporate Events, Social Networking, Public Relations, Management, Advertising, Entertainment, Trade Shows, Facebook, Brand Development, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Post Bach

University of Florida
BFA, Fine Arts / Biochemistry

Bard College at Simon's Rock

New World School of the Arts

Experience
305 Degrees   December 2013 - Present
Karla Conceptual Event Experiences   October 2012 - October 2013
MTV Networks  January 2012 - May 2012
CW&Co.   April 2012 - April 2012
MTV Networks  September 2011 - December 2011
Shiraz Events   January 2011 - May 2011
MTV Networks  September 2010 - December 2010
Tribeca Film Festival  April 2010 - May 2010
Gen Art  April 2010 - April 2010
Elite Model Management  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Facebook, Foursquare, Tumblr, Pinterest, Blogger, PowerPoint, Vimeo, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Social Media, Sales, Illustrator

Education
Pace University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies with Media Studies concentration, Minor in French

Experience
Haymarket Media Group  June 2013 - Present
Shiraz Events   January 2013 - February 2013
New York Lizards  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Media Planning, Social Media, Blogging, Public Relations, Facebook, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop

Education
Towson University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, Italian

School of Visual Arts   2013 — 2013
Advertising

Experience
Shiraz Events   2013 - Present
BARU Advertising   August 2012 - August 2013
DDB/ Ketchum West   March 2011 - August 2012
DDB  August 2010 - October 2010
Greenwala.com   March 2010 - June 2010
American Advertising Federation  September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Fluent Spanish speaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver, Microsoft PowerPoint, Flash, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Advertising, Social Media, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Creative Direction, Marketing, Account Management, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy

Education
California State University-Fullerton   2006 — 2010
Bachelor Degree, Communication Advertising

Experience
Wells Fargo  December 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo  November 2012 - Present
Shiraz Events   October 2011 - Present
Wall Street  March 2012 - May 2012
Piola  October 2011 - February 2012
C. Davis Electric   September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Outgoing personality,..., Honesty and Integrity, work well independently..., Strongly self-motivated, Sound judgment and..., Multi Tasking, Follow Through, Solid computer skills, Direct Sales, Partnership Marketing, Personal Training

Education
Miami Dade College   2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration focused on logistics

Florida International University
Finance, Finance, General

Experience
BestBartendersFL Inc.   July 2011 - Present
South Beach Group Hotels  October 2012 - March 2013
Shiraz Events   January 2010 - January 2012
VH1  January 2010 - August 2010
MTV Networks  April 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Bartending, paint and body work, Casting, grip and electric, Large-scale Projects, Event Planning, Events, Parties, Catalyst, Staffing Services, Staffing Models, Underwater Photography, boat cleaning, Project Management, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Sponsorship, Event Management, Management, Press Releases, Hospitality, Corporate Events, New Media, Video Production, Social Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Restaurants, Advertising, Writing, Catering, Twitter, Online Advertising, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Digital Media, Hotels, Public Relations, Marketing, Television, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Publicity, Integrated Marketing, Spanish, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage

Education
University of South Florida   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Apex high school   2000 — 2003
Diploma, Psychology

Experience
Adaptly  November 2013 - Present
Shiraz Events   December 2012 - October 2014
Adaptly  July 2013 - November 2013
Adaptly  December 2012 - July 2013
PRIME and EES Entertainment   August 2012 - March 2013
Opium Group and Amnesia Miami   January 2010 - May 2012
Propulsion Technologies International (GE Aviation and Safran Snecma Company)   August 2011 - March 2012
Castle Group Marketing   January 2009 - May 2011
University of Miami  January 2010 - January 2011
Beta Theta Pi  July 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Social Networking, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Sales, Advertising, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Research, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Six Sigma, Online Advertising, Team Management, Entrepreneurship, Client Development, Reporting & Analysis

Education
University of Miami   2007 — 2011
Mechanical Engineering, Math, Physics, Design

Florida Keys Community College   2006 — 2007

Key West High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Shiraz Events   February 2012 - Present

Skills
Corporate Events, Wedding Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Venue Search, Venue Relations, Gala Dinners, Award Ceremonies, Private Events, Coordinating Events, Galas, Event Producing, Convention Services, Grand Openings, Special Events..., Parties, Special Event, Live Events

Education
CSUN

Experience
New York Cruise Lines, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Social by Suazo   January 2010 - Present
Fairway Market  December 2012 - February 2015
MWW Group  November 2011 - November 2012
StrongMail Systems  November 2010 - November 2011
Shiraz Events   May 2009 - November 2010
Young & Rubicam Advertising  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Umbraco, Galaxy Ticketing, HubSpot, Content Development, Project Management, Web Content Management, Content Management, HTML, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Marketing, Creative Direction, Blogging, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing

Education
The City University of New York - The City College of New York   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Branding & Integrated Marketing, 3.8

The City University of New York - The City College of New York   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising and Public Relations/ Minor in Journalism

Experience
LeadDog Marketing Group  June 2015 - Present
Shiraz Events   December 2014 - June 2015
Shiraz Events   October 2013 - December 2014
Shiraz Events   May 2013 - September 2013
Bonnie Jennifer Jewelry   June 2012 - September 2013
Anthropologie  June 2012 - August 2012
Anthropologie  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Painting, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketching, Visual Display, Design Conceptualization, Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Design, Experience Design, Sculpture, Photography, Ideation, Model Making, Drawing, Concept Design, Events Coordination, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, 2D graphics

Education
Syracuse University   2008 — 2013
BIID, Bachelor of Industrial and Interaction Design

Experience
Shiraz Events   2015 - 2015
MDC/Wolfson   2011 - 2011

Skills
Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Galleries, Acrylic, Sculpture, Portraits, Figurative Art, Drawing, Photography, Visual Arts, Oil Painting

Education
Florida International University   2005 — 2008
BA, French linguistics/fine arts

Experience
Shiraz Events   2012 - Present
TYGER PRODUCTIONS   January 2012 - Present
View Points Design   May 2012 - Present
Industria Creative  November 2013 - July 2014
Bruce Thompson Creative Services   November 2011 - December 2013
Long Island Insurance Company   August 2009 - August 2010
Grant  March 2008 - May 2009
Link Translation   March 2008 - December 2008
Link Translation   March 2008 - December 2008
The Martin Luther King Jr. School   March 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Event Management, Spanish, Event Planning, Management, Sales, Teaching, PowerPoint, Facebook, Photoshop, DJ, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Time Management, Social Networking, Ableton Live, Microsoft Office

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts degree, Visual Art Management

TEFL Institute   2007 — 2007
TEFL Certificate, Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

Nassau Community College   2003 — 2005
2005 Associates Degree, Liberal Arts

Experience
Exubrancy  September 2015 - Present
Contently  2014 - April 2015
foursquare  October 2013 - March 2014
Yelp.com  September 2012 - October 2013
Shiraz Events   June 2011 - August 2011
Casa Mia Restaurant   October 2010 - May 2011
Wilson Elser  May 2010 - August 2010
Energy Oasis Spa and Health Club   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Newsletters, Management, Sponsorship, Research, Project Planning, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Advertising, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Cold Calling

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2008 — 2012
B.B.A Marketing, Business Administration and Management, General

The University of Georgia
Global Programs in Sustainability

Experience
Shiraz Events   May 2012 - Present
Freelance Event Management  January 2011 - September 2012
Kate Edmonds Events  February 2010 - April 2012
XO Group Inc.  March 2009 - June 2009
Severn River Productions   2007 - 2009
Freelance Film Production  2005 - 2007

Skills
Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Live Events, Event Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Wedding Planning, Advertising, Social Media, Private Events, Microsoft Office, Event Producing, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Public Relations, Marketing Communications

Education
School of Visual Arts   2012 — 2013
Continued Education, Computer Art

Fashion Institute of Technology
Continued Education, Computer Art

Old Dominion University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing

Experience
Bill Hansen Catering  October 2012 - Present
Shiraz Events   December 2011 - Present
Deco Walk Hostel   January 2013 - May 2013
Loews Hotels  February 2011 - January 2012
Loews Hotels  August 2010 - February 2011

Skills
I speak and write..., Catering, Events Coordination, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Relations

Education
Florida International University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Miami Dade Honors College   2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

Experience
Radikel Event Staffing + Management   February 2015 - Present
Shiraz Events   January 2011 - January 2014
Solstice Jets   January 2010 - January 2011
Direc4u Florida   October 2005 - April 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Coaching Staff, Staff Management, Food & Beverage, Beverage Industry, Staffing Services, Operations Management, Digital Marketing, Sales

Education
University of Florida   2005 — 2009
B. S., Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communications

Experience
David Rodgers Inc.   February 2013 - Present
Yves Saint Laurent  September 2012 - December 2012
KCD  January 2012 - May 2012
MBM© Records Music Brand Management   September 2010 - June 2011
Shiraz Events   September 2010 - December 2010
Nickel Cosmetic   April 2010 - April 2010
Alix Malka   November 2008 - November 2008
Clara Club   July 2006 - August 2006
G-Star  January 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Language Sills: -..., Computer skills -..., Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Event Management, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Blogging, Facebook, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Fashion, Marketing, Magazines, Sales, Management, Social Emotional...

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising, Marketing & Communication

La Sorbonne   2006 — 2007
D.A.E.U

Experience
Shiraz Events   2012 - Present
Eggwhites Special Events Catering  January 2011 - September 2012
Grapevine Gourmet   2006 - 2009
Tatu Asian Bar & Grill   2005 - 2006

Skills
Catering, Coordinating Events, Corporate Events, Culinary Skills, Customer Service, Design & Decor, Day Of Coordination, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Logistics Management, Meeting Planning, Operations Management, Parties, Private Events, Receptions, Staff Development, Trade Shows, Venue Search, Wedding Planning

Education
Johnson & Wales University-Florida   2006 — 2009
Associates, Culinary

Experience
Freelance Event Producer  September 2013 - Present
Relevent  May 2012 - September 2013
Shiraz Events   February 2012 - May 2012
Philadelphia Flyers  August 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Event Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Sports Marketing, Press Releases, Entertainment, Fundraising, Corporate Events, Publicity, Trade Shows, Journalism, Brand Development, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Sales, Facebook, Advertising, Media Relations, Sponsorship

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   2006 — 2009
Communications/ Marketing

The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising   2006 — 2008
Merchandise Marketing , Merchandise Marketing

Experience
Rafanelli Events  June 2015 - Present
Jack Morton Worldwide  March 2015 - June 2015
Jack Morton Worldwide  April 2014 - March 2015
Jack Morton Worldwide  April 2013 - April 2014
Jack Morton Worldwide  May 2010 - March 2013
Student Agencies Inc.  May 2008 - April 2011
Shiraz Events   May 2009 - July 2009
Harry's Offsite Catering   May 2008 - August 2008
Hilton Worldwide  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events, Relationship Marketing, Sponsorship, Microsoft Office, Venue Finding, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Experiential Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media Outreach, Building Brand Awareness, Business Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, InDesign, Management

Education
Cornell University   2007 — 2011
B.S, Hospitality Management, Marketing & Public Relations, Catering & Special Events

Universidad Pablo de Olavide   2010 — 2010
Spanish

Experience
My City Publications   January 2011 - Present
Shiraz Events   January 2011 - April 2011
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers  June 2010 - September 2010
The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort and Spa   January 2009 - October 2009
J.Walter Thompson  May 2006 - June 2008
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics  January 2005 - May 2006
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children   April 2005 - August 2005
Nordstrom  November 2003 - January 2005
Lord and Taylor NYC   October 2001 - August 2003

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   1996 — 2000
BFA, Art History

Experience
Institute of Culinary Education  June 2015 - Present
Shiraz Events   December 2013 - June 2015
The James Beard Foundation  September 2012 - November 2013
The James Beard Foundation  June 2008 - September 2012

Skills
Food Writing, Menu Development, Event Management, Food, Culinary Skills, Sponsorship, Food Service, Catering, Food, Recipes, Cooking, Restaurants

Education
French Culinary Institute   2011 — 2011
Culinary Techniques

New York University   2006 — 2008
Master's of Food Studies, Food Studies

University of Florida   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Experience
eMarketer  September 2014 - Present
eMarketer, Inc.   September 2012 - September 2014
InformationWeek Business Technology Network at UBM TechWeb   February 2011 - July 2012
InformationWeek Business Technology Network at UBM TechWeb   December 2009 - February 2011
Shiraz Events   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, PPC, Press Releases, SEM, Social Media, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, B2B, Advertising Sales

Education
University of Rhode Island   2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Communication Studies, Writing

Antonio de Nebrija University- Barcelona, Spain   2008 — 2008
Communication Studies

Experience
Bratskeir & Company  June 2015 - Present
Alpha Epsilon Phi  January 2013 - December 2014
Shiraz Events   June 2014 - August 2014
F-Factor   August 2013 - May 2014
Brynwood Country Club  May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Facebook, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS) Public Relations, Minor in Sport Management

Byram Hills High School

Experience
Guild http://guildisgood.com   March 2015 - June 2015
Guild http://guildisgood.com   October 2014 - December 2014
Shiraz Events   January 2013 - September 2014
Guild http://guildisgood.com   October 2011 - December 2012
Nylon Magazine  April 2011 - September 2011
Ben Sherman  November 2010 - March 2011
Marie Claire  July 2008 - January 2010
Nylon Magazine  October 2010 - 2010
Next Jump  January 2008 - July 2008
Lucky Magazine  September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Event Production, Integrated Brand..., Luxury Brand Marketing, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Special Events, Private Events, Live Events, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications

Education
Emerson College
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing Communications and Advertising

Experience
V.Couture Events, LLC   July 2015 - Present
Shiraz Events   August 2011 - June 2015
Harrison & Shriftman  August 2010 - August 2011
PR Consulting  May 2010 - August 2010
Shiraz Events   2010 - 2010

Skills
Event Management, Wedding Planning, Event Planning, Entertainment, Budgets, Trade Shows, Live Events, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Event Producing, Social Media, Creative Direction, Social Networking, Meeting Planning, Advertising, Event Production

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Display & Exhibition Design/Fashion Merchandising Management

Experience
apt606   April 2014 - Present
Shiraz Events   December 2012 - Present
Operation Smile  November 2010 - Present
Rick Owens  December 2013 - March 2014
cip Marketing Corporation  September 2012 - September 2013
kate spade  February 2012 - August 2012
Jeffrey Lubin Group/Showroom 305   2012 - 2012

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Image Consultation, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Design Management, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Press Releases, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Editing, PowerPoint, Event Management, Photoshop, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Research, Online Marketing, Advertising, Fundraising, Social networking

Education
Hampton University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communicative sciences and disorders

Experience
rad.i.kel   May 2014 - Present
U-Haul International, Inc.   March 2014 - Present
Top Shelf Staffing  March 2013 - Present
Shiraz Events   March 2012 - Present

Skills
Automotive, Customer Service, French, Teamwork, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Fitness Training

Education
Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone   2013 — 2014
Diploma, Automotive Technology, 3.98

Samuel J. Tilden High School   2004 — 2007
Regents Diploma

Experience
Saks Fifth Avenue  June 2014 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue  June 2012 - June 2014
Coach  February 2012 - June 2012
Shiraz Events   October 2011 - February 2012
Century 21 Department Stores  May 2008 - January 2011
Lancome  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Ecommerce Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Ecommerce Item Setup, Ecommerce, Fashion, Mircrosoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Marketing, Public Speaking, Advertising, Editorial, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Press Releases, Event Management, Campaign Building, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Sponsorship, Media Relations, Merchandising, E-commerce, Omniture, Scene7, Analytics, Social Networking, Social Media

Education
SUNY Plattsburgh   2007 — 2011
B.S., Mass Communication/Media Studies

DeWitt Clinton High School   2003 — 2007
MACY - Medical Science Honors Student

Experience
Shiraz Events   April 2013 - Present
Milk Studios  September 2011 - March 2013
Christian Dior  October 2012 - December 2012
Alexander Wang Inc.  June 2012 - September 2012
Michael Kors  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Event Management, Event Producing, Merchandising, Public Relations, Styling, InDesign, Visual Merchandising

Education
Parsons School of Design   2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion Marketing

University of California, Los Angeles   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
LIQQ Pops   February 2015 - Present
La Esquina, NYC  June 2014 - February 2015
Beauty and Essex  November 2010 - June 2014
The tasting room  May 2008 - July 2008
Shiraz Events   September 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Fashion, Food, Real Estate, Event Management, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Excel, Spanish, Public Speaking, Customer Relations, Word, Micros, Golf Course Management, Retail Management, Bartending, Mentoring, Staff Development, Facebook, Hospitality, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Management, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy

Education
The New School - Eugene Lang University   2001 — 2003
BA, English

Portland State University

Experience
Freelance  August 2015 - Present
Shiraz Events   November 2014 - July 2015
Shiraz Events   June 2013 - October 2014
Shiraz Events   January 2012 - May 2013
Shiraz Events   January 2011 - December 2011
Shiraz Events   January 2010 - December 2010
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  2009 - 2010
Max Brenner  2008 - 2009
STARR RESTAURANTS  2007 - 2008
The Royal Garden Hotel   2007 - 2008

Skills
Event Management, Special Events..., Corporate Events, Event Planning, Wedding Planning, Event Design, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
Cornell University   2005 — 2007
Hotel Administration / Management

Temple University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism & Hospitality Major w/ Minor in Business

Experience
Convention Designs, LLC  January 2015 - Present
AOL  February 2013 - August 2014
TK New York, Inc.   2012 - February 2013
Van Wyck & Van Wyck  September 2012 - November 2012
Hartley House  August 2012 - November 2012
New York City Wine & Food Festival  August 2012 - November 2012
New York City Wine & Food Festival  October 2012 - October 2012
TK New York, Inc.   November 2011 - October 2012
Shiraz Events   September 2011 - November 2011
Red House  May 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Alabama   2007 — 2011
Public Relations, Psychology, Computer Technology and Applications

Experience
Thrillist  May 2015 - Present
Thrillist  June 2014 - May 2015
Alpha Epsilon Phi  January 2014 - May 2014
Boston Globe  October 2013 - May 2014
Altus Marketing and Management  January 2013 - May 2014
Shiraz Events   May 2013 - August 2013
Erin McSherry   May 2012 - August 2012
The Krupp Group   May 2012 - August 2012
Anthropologie  May 2011 - August 2012
Cradles to Crayons  November 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Entertainment, Marketing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Publicity

Education
Northeastern University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Minor: Music Industry

American College of Thessaloniki   2010 — 2010

Gann

Gann Academy

Experience
Joie de Vivre Hotels - Commune Hotels & Resorts  December 2013 - Present
MRS events   2013 - Present
Shiraz Events   November 2011 - August 2013
Pinch Food Design  February 2011 - November 2011
Great Performances  February 2010 - February 2011
Celestial Jets   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Catering, Customer Service, New Business Development, Event Production, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Event Execution, Corporate Events, Catering Sales, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Culinary Skills, Food, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Entertainment, Parties, Restaurants, Weddings, Fundraising, Fine Dining, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Wedding Planning, Private Events, Leadership, Marketing, Time Management, Dinners, Venue Management

Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Marketing Management & Dance

Scuola di Amministrazione Aziendale (SAA) Turin, Italy   2007 — 2007
Study Abroad, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Credit Suisse  April 2014 - Present
Shiraz Events   August 2013 - December 2013
SmartCEO Magazine  June 2011 - February 2013
Savvy Media  May 2011 - February 2013

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2009 — 2013
Communications

Experience
Barneys New York  May 2013 - Present
The Highstreet Showroom   January 2010 - Present
Steven Alan Showroom   September 2011 - May 2013
CD Network   October 2010 - August 2012
Stella McCartney  June 2012 - July 2012
Shiraz Events   August 2010 - February 2012
Matthew Williamson  November 2008 - June 2009
Jossip   June 2007 - December 2008
HX Media   September 2003 - February 2007

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Management, Trade Shows, CRM, Customer Service, Sales Management, Recruiting, Fashion, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Styling

Education
Université Paris-Sorbonne   2009 — 2010
Niveau Debutant, French and French Civilization

Texas State University-San Marcos   1999 — 2002
BA, Organizational Communications

Experience
Shiraz Events   October 2013 - February 2015
Independent  June 2007 - October 2013
Sandra Espinet ~ The Well Traveled Home   April 2010 - January 2013
Gold 'N Dulcinea   October 2004 - December 2011
Wasserman Foundation   June 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Installation Design, Special Events..., Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Small Business, Product Development, Start-ups, Team Building, Home Staging, Real Estate Staging, Styling, Brand Development, Floral Design, Accessorizing, Branding & Identity, Charitable Gift Planning, Event Management, Editing, Sales, Market Research, Customer Service, Social Media

Education
University of Miami   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication, General

University of Miami
Bachelor of Science in Communications

Experience
ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey)   September 2015 - Present
ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey)   August 2014 - September 2015
ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey)   March 2014 - August 2014
Marc Jacobs International  March 2011 - March 2014
Acquolina Catering   April 2010 - August 2013
Shiraz Events   November 2010 - March 2013
Callahan Catering   April 2010 - March 2013
Nobu Restaurants   April 2005 - November 2010
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore   March 2004 - July 2004
Food and Beverage Institute   September 2003 - February 2004

Skills
Menu Development, Menu Costing, Catering, Event Planning, Retail, Culinary Skills, Culinary Management, Pastry Skills, Fashion, Fast Learner, Apparel, Textiles, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet, TXT, Blue Cherry, Quality Control, Eye for Details, Organized Multi-tasker, Food, Food Styling, Recipes, Hospitality Management, Cuisine, Gourmet, Wovens, Product Development

Education
The Culinary Institute of America   2003 — 2005
Associates Degree, Baking and Pastry Arts

Academy at-Sunrice   2004 — 2004
Certification, Asian Culinary Arts

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1998 — 2003
BS, Food Science (Conc in Operations/Management), Economics

Fashion Institute of Technology   1997 — 1997
Course Completed, Fashion Art for Fashion Design, Advertising

Johnson and Wales University   1997 — 1997
Courses Completed, Business Seminar, Baking and Pastry Seminar

Institute of Culinary Education
Course Completed, Techniques of Asian Cooking, Tour de France, Global Seafood, Petit Fours and Miniature Desserts

Experience
Shiraz Events   January 2014 - Present
Q Planning Partners   October 2009 - January 2014
Ermenegildo Zegna  October 2008 - January 2012
to the maxx productions, LLC   March 2004 - June 2009
Good Gracious! Events   September 2000 - March 2004
Zimmermann, Koomer, Connolly & Finkel, LLP   September 1998 - June 2000

Skills
Event Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Budgets, Corporate Events, Strategy, Management, Parties, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Public Relations, Advertising, Sales, CRM, Trade Shows

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1998 — 2001
BA, Communication Studies (Mass Comm)

Experience
Alimay Events   April 2014 - Present
Various Organizations  2008 - April 2014
Shiraz Events   October 2013 - February 2014
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  April 2013 - February 2014
Save the Date  February 2013 - June 2013
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority  2005 - January 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Photoshop, InDesign, MS Project, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Special Events..., Logistics Management, Vendor Management, Venue Management, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Highly detail oriented, Customer Satisfaction, Clear Communications, Highly resourceful, Resourceful..., Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Close Attention to..., Business Strategy, Disposition, Reliability, Public Speaking, Event Management, Policy, Customer Service

Education
New York University   2013 — 2014
Certificate in Meeting, Event and Conference Management

Event Leadership Institute
Credential in Technical Meeting & Event Production

The University of Connecticut School of Business   2008 — 2011
MBA

Trinity College-Hartford   1999 — 2003
BA, Economics