Lauren Nuttall

Events and Foundation Lead at the San Jose Downtown Association

San Jose, California, United States

About

Hi! I’m Lauren, a dedicated and detail-oriented professional. I love to build collaborative relationships, lead and be a part of impactful projects. With experience in event management, marketing, promotions, special projects and programs, I am committed to contributing positively and creatively to the organization’s goals through teamwork and strategic initiatives.

Experience

  • San Jose Downtown Association (5 yrs)
    • Events & Foundation Lead
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Events and Promotions Coordinator
      Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

      I manage SJDA’s events and plan & execute the promotions schedule.

  • MDM Restaurant | Bar Group ()
    • Event Manager
      2021 - 2021 · Less than a year

      • Used event software Tripleseat to manage events for 2 venues. • Worked with new leads on booking and led tours of the venues. • Communicates with clients and vendors for effective planning and execution of the event. • Developed relationships with vendors to grow a preferred vendor list. • Worked with In-House caterer and bar staff to create menus. • Worked alongside event partner to coordinate tasks, exchange information and bring ideas to the table. • Worked events as Event Coordinator- managed staff, vendors and facility.

    • Social Media Manager
      2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

      • Uses Sprout Social to manage Instagram and Facebook social media posts for 3 accounts and assists with 2 other accounts. Manages engagements, publishing posts, Stories, messages and profile upkeep. View Instagram pages via media links. • Holds content creation sessions with accounts for posting and updating websites- taking photos, gathering updates and schedule promotions. • Works with the Marketing Manager to schedule marketing plans, generate ideas and discuss needs. • Uses Lightroom to edit photos. • Uses Canva to create announcements and promotional fliers. Prints for in-house as needed. • Uses Squarespace to edit and update website. • Creates and runs Facebook & Instagram Ads.

  • Lead Host & Food Runner at The Farmers Union
    2017 - 2021 · 4 yrs

    • Managed reservation system, fluent in guest seating and reviewed statistics for restaurant performance. • Communicates effectively with other Hosts, Servers, and Managers to relay and discuss guests and information. • Created a new training manual and successfully trained many new Hosts. • Memorized section, table, seat numbers and menu items to deliver food to guest tables, provided services for guests and trained a new Food Runner.

  • Guadalupe Guide at Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
    2017 - 2020 · 3 yrs

    • Taught pre-K - 7th grade students environmental topics in an outdoor field trip setting. • Brainstormed curriculum for programs with coworkers. • Designed layout for two reader board displays. • Worked as a key-holding Visitor Center Attendant and performed tasks of managing the front desk. • Trained new hires in field trips and for the Visitor Center.

  • Sales Floor Associate at Sports Basement
    2011 - 2020 · 9 yrs

    • Provides great customer service grounded in experience with outdoor products such as rock climbing, backpacking, camping, running, swimming, yoga, and hiking. • Paints and makes eye-catching signs based on management requests and own ideas. • Operates registers for sales and returns as well as operating a rental system for outdoor gear. • Performed outdoor marketing events and raised awareness of the company and products we offer.