St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Renowned Event Planning Expert with 20 years of expertise in the events management and hospitality sectors. An innovative and versatile professional adept at orchestrating a diverse range of events for top-tier clients. Possesses comprehensive skills in all facets of event planning, from concept development and logistical planning to marketing, execution, and evaluation. Recognized for exceptional commitment to delivering outstanding event experiences and for a proactive approach that consistently exceeds client expectations. A world traveler with a keen eye for incorporating global insights into each event, ensuring unparalleled detail and creativity in every project.
Clients: Mindshare Collaborative (JJ Virgin), Robbins Research (Tony Robbins), Tony Horton, LIV Elevated Experiences, Network Marketing Pro, Unbridled Events, Success Resources Event idea curation and logistical planning for high-end “bucket list” experiences as well as production services for large scale seminars and retreats. Services included but are not limited to event design, logistical planning and experiential marketing, all while focusing on a world-class experiences using out-of-the-box initiatives.
Lead operational strategy and execution for YPO’s flagship global conferences and business summits, overseeing complex multi-site event environments serving 500–3,000+ international attendees. Direct end-to-end event operations including venue management, infrastructure buildouts, transportation, credentialing, F&B, production timelines, crowd flow, and onsite logistics across large-scale global programs. Partner closely with executive leadership, board stakeholders, sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-profile member experiences aligned with organizational goals and brand standards. Manage multimillion-dollar operational budgets including forecasting, vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, cost control, and post-event reconciliation. Serve as senior onsite operations lead during live events, overseeing staff, vendors, real-time troubleshooting, safety protocols, and contingency management across fast-paced and highly visible environments.
Founded and led a full-service experiential events and consulting company producing large-scale conferences, executive retreats, incentive programs, trade shows, and live events across domestic and international markets. Directed end-to-end event strategy and operations for high-profile clients and entrepreneurial organizations, overseeing venue sourcing, infrastructure planning, production, logistics, staffing, transportation, F&B operations, and onsite execution for programs ranging from 200–10,000+ attendees. Produced high-touch executive experiences and luxury hospitality environments designed to elevate audience engagement, client retention, and overall event impact. Managed multimillion-dollar event budgets and full project P&L oversight, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, budget forecasting, and post-event reconciliation. Built and led cross-functional teams including vendors, production crews, temporary labor, venue partners, and onsite staff across highly complex event environments. Delivered programs across convention centers, resorts, cruise ships, outdoor venues, and non-traditional event spaces requiring adaptive operational planning and rapid real-time problem solving.
Oversaw all strategic planning, P&L management, human resources, marketing and onsite execution of Global Hospitality Events at Under Armour. Provided first-in-class experiences for guests, clients and stakeholders, all while passionately telling the Brand story. • Executed over 100 world-wide signature hospitality events a year, including The Olympics, Super Bowl, Masters, etc. • Managed targeted budgets as large as $2M, while being personally responsible for budgets over $4M annually • Evaluated and contracted appropriate vendors, venues and events to properly grow the Brand • Key member in the introduction and development of a Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) workflow model to streamline and improve event productivity and ROI • Respected team builder, responsible for departmental staff training, scheduling, performance evaluations and mentoring
Led global hospitality and executive event operations supporting major brand initiatives including the 2016 Rio Olympics, Super Bowl, CES, and other high-profile international events. Directed large-scale experiential programs and executive hosting environments for audiences exceeding 10,000 attendees, overseeing production, logistics, transportation, credentialing, staffing, and VIP operations. Managed annual operational budgets exceeding $10M, including forecasting, contract negotiation, agency management, and financial reconciliation. Developed scalable operational frameworks and production standards to improve efficiency, consistency, and execution quality across global programs. Partnered with executive leadership, agencies, venues, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact brand experiences under aggressive timelines and complex operational conditions.
Produced and executed more than 35 large-scale live events annually across domestic and international markets, serving audiences of 5,000–12,000+ attendees. Directed event operations including staging, venue buildouts, registration, crowd flow, transportation, staffing, and backstage logistics within fast-paced, high-pressure production environments. Managed multimillion-dollar event budgets, vendor partnerships, and onsite operational teams while maintaining exceptional execution standards and attendee experience. Led real-time troubleshooting and operational command during live events, ensuring seamless execution across compressed production timelines.