As the Events Manager for Code.org, I successfully planned and executed over 20 national events, including high-profile conferences. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, I am skilled in VIP management and have worked with notable figures such as Melinda Gates, Steve Sisolak (Governor of Nevada), Brad Smith (President of Microsoft), Hadi Partovi, and many others. My events ranged from 60 to 600+ attendees and I managed budgets up to $600,000+. Here are just a few events I planned:
CSEdCon, The Mirage - Las Vegas, NV
CSEdCon is a conference for educators, policymakers, and advocates passionate about computer science education. The conference features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. This event had over 600 attendees from all over the world. Responsibilities: submitting RFPs, site visits, contract negotiation, travel management, registration set up, rooming list, space plan, managing speakers and special guests, on-the-ground point of contact, managing on-the-ground staff, food and beverage, budgets, shipping and organizing materials and swag, name badge design, and AV coordination.
State Supervisors Summit, Saguaro - Scottsdale, AZ
The State Supervisors Summit is a gathering for state supervisors and policymakers. These annual events typically have around 60 attendees. Responsibilities: contract negotiation, travel management, registration set up, rooming list, space plan, managing special guests, on-the-ground point of contact, food and beverage, budgets, shipping and organizing materials and swag, name badge design, and AV coordination.
Computer Science Education Week Kickoff, Santa Fe Indian School - Santa Fe, NM
CSEdWeek is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. This one-day kickoff celebration event brought panelists and speakers to inspire K-12 students in Santa Fe, but also around the world as the event was livestreamed across media platforms. The event also had a tabling event with various computer science organizations, a live visual coding DJ, breakout workshops for students, and a collaboration with Meow Wolf. Responsibilities: Live event production, live streaming, coordination with Meow Wolf, transportation management, contract negotiation, managing special guests, on-the-ground point of contact, budgets, material and signage design and printing, shipping and organizing materials and swag, and AV coordination.
Facilitator Summit, Hilton Downtown - Atlanta, GA
Facilitator Summits are a professional development opportunity for Code.org registered facilitators. This event had over 300 attendees from all over the country. Responsibilities: submitting RFPs, site visits, contract negotiation, travel management, registration set up, rooming list, space plan, managing speakers and special guests, on-the-ground point of contact, designing signage and materials, managing on-the-ground staff, food and beverage, budgets, shipping and organizing materials and swag, name badge design, and AV coordination.
