City National Bank

Head of Sponsorships and Events

2024 - Present

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• Led an 8-member team in securing and managing 14 high-profile brand sponsorships, including  LA Galaxy, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, T-Mobile Arena, and Vegas Golden Knights. 

• Oversaw an annual sponsorship budget of $12M, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing partner ROI through strategic event alignment. 

• Conducted in-depth performance reviews and comparative analysis of sponsorships, achieving a return above benchmark with a relative ROI (RAR) of 1.5x

• Negotiated and executed multi-year corporate sponsorship agreements, enhancing brand equity and driving long-term partnership growth and retention.​

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Capital Group

Meetings and Events, North America

2022 - 2024

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• Collaborated with METS global leadership to lead a team of seven North America-based event planners, overseeing strategic event planning, execution, and metrics analysis. 

• Direct the successful execution of 80+ global events annually, demonstrating expertise in operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale event logistics.

• Develop and manage global meeting and event planning strategies, including Corporate Access functions, resulting in a 46% increase in overall process efficiency.

• Deliver $1.1M in annual cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations, budget optimization, and streamlined event execution practices.

• Leverage deep business acumen to align event strategy with long-term corporate objectives, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and lead process improvement initiatives.​

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MUFG Union Bank, N.A.

Senior Manager, Vice President Corporate Meetings, Events, and Sponsorships   

2015 - 2022 ​

• Led the creative development and execution of 75+ high-impact internal and external events annually, managing budgets of up to $1M per event; honored with MUFG’s 2019 Culture of Excellence Award.

• Produced and hosted the MUFG Leadership Summit for 450 executive attendees, overseeing all logistics including venue selection, air/ground transportation, and on-site experience; recognized as a Designated MUFG Culture Influencer.

• Directed comprehensive event management, encompassing strategic communication planning, content development, risk mitigation, and forecasting - achieving 96% accuracy in event budgeting and attendance forecasting.

• Developed and implemented post-event survey strategies for audiences of up to 1,000 attendees; compiled insights into actionable reports for senior leadership and marketing teams to support future programming and market intelligence.

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15/40 Productions / Hawthorne, CA 

​Event Account Executive

2014 - 2015

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• Executed three multi-city, in-person industry events for M·A·C Cosmetics, each generating over $500K in direct sales, contributing to brand visibility and retail growth.

• Planned and executed experiential marketing events that resulted in $1.5M in new business opportunities within the first six months by cultivating key industry relationships.

• Directed cross-functional teams of 15+ vendors per event, including catering, AV, graphic design, transportation, entertainment, and DMC partners.

• Developed compelling visual and written content for social media and trade publications, growing audience engagement across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and BizBash (100K+ followers each).

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The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA

​Director of Quality and Guest Experience

2012 - 2014

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• Developed and executed strategic plans to boost guest loyalty and brand compliance, achieving 95% compliance with Hilton Quality Assurance standards via bi-annual inspections.

• Analyzed guest satisfaction data and key performance indicators to implement targeted service improvements, increasing annual guest satisfaction scores to 82%.

• Designed and delivered quarterly training programs in partnership with the Forbes Training Team, enhancing service standards and improving satisfaction scores by 15%.

• Partnered with a cross-functional team of seven to develop advertising and promotional campaigns, leading hotel rebranding efforts through professional photoshoots, updated marketing collateral, and a high-profile summer launch event with 350+ celebrities and influencers.

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The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA

Senior Catering Event Manager

2007 - 2012, promoted 2012

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• Managed 60+ luxury events annually with a $3M sales target; oversaw full event lifecycle from strategy to execution.

• Produced the Golden Globe Awards and six afterparties for 7,000+ guests across a 9-acre venue.

• Managed contracts for the Milken Global Conference (3,000 attendees), Television Critics Association Tour (250 attendees), and The Trevor Project gala ($2M raised).

• Collaborated with Hilton Brand Management to secure 265+ PR-worthy events annually and enhance brand visibility.