Brooklyn, New York, United States
Highly motivated and experienced event planner with expertise in corporate, higher education and international culinary events, media campaigns and business social functions.
• Liaise with clients to identify needs, wants and event goals • Manage all event logistics such as décor, rentals, catering, transportation, facilities, guest lists and vendors • Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, crew and freelancers • Worked with clients such as 21 Buttons, INSPR, Big Apple BBQ Fest, Bacon & Beer Fest, and more.
-Spearheaded mid to high level culture and employee experience initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment. -Developed and implemented strategies to improve the employee experience with measurable outcomes. -Analyzed data and used insights to generate initiatives aligned with company goals and objectives for 13 hub locations and remote employee population. -Oversaw Employee Resource Groups program (10 total) to ensure they had a defined organizational structure with clear goals and objectives that support their purpose and policy to support their work and the overarching mission of Brex -Proactively manage stakeholders (Internal Comms, Workplace, L&D, Social, Onboarding, et) to ensure business objectives are met and monitor project progress geared towards employee engagement. -Produced multimedia content, including
-Drove the conceptualization and successful implementation of DoorDash's Employee Connections strategy on a global scale. -Collaborated extensively with the Culture and Belonging Team, contributing significantly to the design and rollout of an impactful international employee experience playbook. -Aligned ERG-related programming and initiatives seamlessly with overarching business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and strategic approach. -Forged close partnerships with the Consumer Marketing team, integrating employee engagement seamlessly into high-impact campaigns and product launches. -Established a robust and inclusive environment both internally and externally through strategic company messaging and innovative internal programm
-Pioneered and executed a comprehensive company-wide ERG strategy, including the formulation of a compelling mission statement, guiding principles, and an innovative ERG rollout process. -Forged impactful partnerships with the social impact team, enabling ERG groups to host influential internal and external panels, raise substantial funds, and facilitate skill-sharing sessions with various non-profit groups. -Established and managed the DEI Creative Council, comprising ERG members, to provide invaluable diverse perspectives and advisory feedback to our marketing and product teams, solidifying our commitment to building a diverse brand. -Led and managed a team of three employee experience professionals as a people manager, ensuring the cultivation of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Prepare quarterly engagement surveys to leverage data in shaping employee engagement roadmap. • Oversee employee anniversary and Team Love recognition programming. • Collaborate with executive team to roll out brand defining internal and external programming. • Partner cross-functionally with organizational leads to celebrate individual & team wins and accomplishments. • Strategize with key members of People Operations (benefits, D&I, people partners and more) to enhance employee experience. • Oversee Employee Resource Group strategic roadmaps & programming, growing participation by 33% quarter over quarter in 2019. • Build and track company-wide events budget. • Collect feedback from attendees, host event debriefs, and compile data for post event analysis.