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I’m Here to Help

No matter where you find yourself in the planning process, I can provide the guidance and the connections to throw an in-person or virtual event that meets your goals, engages your audience, and stays within budget.

Services

 

CONSULTING

VENDOR SOURCING

VENUE SEARCH

CONCEPTUALIZATION 

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

ONSITE EXECUTION

AND MORE…

Not sure where you need support, just know that you need it? In a quick 30-minute call I can assess where you’re at and outline a plan to make your event reflect your values and needs.

What it’s Like Working With Events That Matter

“From making sure we utilized all aspects of the venues’ capacities, to oversight of our catering and service requirements, to respect for our budget, to creating a timeline that allowed for no surprises, to promptly and enthusiastically responding to any outreach with constructive solutions delivered with enthusiasm and patience, to always being present, in person, at the event to calmly weave it all together, I can truly say I have never worked with anyone like her. It was a joy to have such a partner in the execution of our goals, and something I looked forward to every year. She delivered every time on every aspect; both the things we had imagined and by offering resources and concepts and vendors we had not!”

– JILL COLLIER INDYK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHARLES BRONFMAN PRIZE

I know every angle of the event industry because I’ve worked them all.

 

My professional experience is multi-faceted and gives me the necessary tools to design, plan, and produce your event. In a variety of roles, I have seen events from all sides.

As the caterer, I intimately know how the food, beverage, service, and rental equipment all come together to leave a lasting impression on your guests. Then, as the venue manager producing both large-scale public events and intimate, private celebrations, I fully understand the operational plans that must be put in place to successfully execute every last detail of the event. And finally, while building and leading a special events program at a top NYC cultural institution, I learned the value of building vendor teams that support your goals and always go the extra mile to deliver.  We work together in harmony to ensure your event is seamless.

 
 

NON PROFITS

Are you looking for someone who understands both the logistics and the fundraising aspects of your events?

In order for a non-profit organization to deliver successful events, these need to be interwoven. I have years of experience working for a non-profit organization and actively overseeing the full catalog of events. I know the delicate balance between the two and will work closely with you to ensure both are prioritized.

 

WEDDINGS & SOCIAL CELEBRATIONS

Do you lead a busy life and need someone to build you a roadmap to wedding planning?

I am here to break down the planning into stages so that it does not feel overwhelming, but instead allows you and your partner to focus on the joys of the process and feel like you are always one step ahead! 

 
 
 

CORPORATIONS

Are you overwhelmed with the full scope of your events calendar? 

With over 15 years of experience running events at famous New York venues, I am skilled in working with a variety of clients at one time, all with varying goals, stakeholders, audiences, planning time, budgets, and event needs. Allow me to help you simplify the process.