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Bridgette M. Brigham
2040 Jefferson Street #302 San Francisco, CA 94123 Residence: 415-922-4799 Mobile: 415-260-3035 sfbridge@yahoo.com

Event Producer

Accomplished, resourceful, creative special events professional with successful record of managing and producing multiple public and corporate events simultaneously. Proven ability to produce on-time, under-budget events from conception to final onsite set-up. Recognized for independent work abilities and excellent job completion. Dedicated to client objectives through production of seamless, timely, and cost-effective events. Available for travel. Areas of expertise include:


1 Production Management 2 Trade Show Management 3 Event Planning
4 Personnel Oversight 5 Marketing Collateral Creation 6 Problem Resolution
7 Vendor Negotiations 8 Budget Preparation / Control 9 Multitasking


Career Highlights and Qualifications

Executed successful, under budget ($2.5M budget) three-day conference (Schwab Impact 2000) for 2500 attendees with 80 speakers including A-list celebrities, trade show with 250 exhibitors, and gala reception with $250K budget; received immediate contract renewal for following year.
Demonstrated talent seamlessly producing events requiring coordination of multiple outside vendors and extensive details, and interaction with diverse populations from volunteers to senior executives.
Developed largest database of available rental properties in San Francisco for start-up company with no original database.
Proficient in MS Windows operating systems, Filemaker Pro, ACT, QuickBooks, Outlook Express, PowerPoint, and Excel.


Professional Experience

Sequoia Retail Systems, Inc., Mountain View, CA 07/05 03/07
Marketing Manager
Successfully planned and executed high-end customer events, annual user group meetings, company retreats, and 15+ trade shows annually.
Managed event logistics, including site selection, contract negotiations, registration, attendee tracking, presentations, materials support, audio/visual, F+B/accommodations, as well as secured speaking opportunities and conducted pre- and post-event evaluations, and oversaw on-site event execution
Held operational management responsibility for annual marketing budget development and vendor contract negotiations,
Elevated companys profile by creating quarterly newsletters and maintaining company website
Created design and content for marketing collateral including brochures, presentations, event signage, and tradeshow material
Promoted awareness and projection of high-end corporate image and messaging at all events
Managed programs across functional groups including leading team meetings, managing and tracking time lines and project logs, and performing all general project management

Contract Positions 09/03-06/05

JTG/Muir
Project Manager for The Western Hydronic Conference & Tradeshow, Contract Position
Produced 3-day User Group Meeting and Tradeshow
Responsibilities included contract administration, staff scheduling, hotel planning, booth location, show layout, registration, A/V, F&B, collateral development, website content and event promotion, development and implementation.
Oversaw all budget management and final bill reconciliation






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Professional Experience Continued

Association Management Solutions, San Francisco, CA
Project Manager for Samsung Telecommunications America, Contract Position
Directed on-time, within budget tradeshow participation and facilitated client achievement of trade show objectives at SuperComm 2004 through budget development and control, human resource management of 26 client employees and multiple external vendors, logistics coordination, collaborations with public relations firm, VIP reception orchestration with talent and food and beverage, design and content management for marketing collateral, final bill reconciliation, and completion of post-show follow-up.
Ensured client success by facilitating weekly meetings with Samsungs technical committee and marketing team principals.
Orchestrated three-day, off-site event including private show by comedian Jeff Foxworthy.


Events West, San Francisco, CA
Production Manager, Contract Position (08/03 10/03 & 07/04-10/04)
Directed pre- and post-production and on-site management for three-day event, A la Carte, A la Park and two-day event, Reggae in the Park, in Golden Gate Park with 15K visitors per day featuring San Franciscos top 50 restaurants and nationally known bands.
Secured all government permits, coordinated all production, and managed all on-site staff for both events.

Event Manager (08/99 03/03)
Coordinated logistics for multiple events including A la Carte, A la Park, Reggae in the Park, Hamilton Hometown Festival, and corporate holiday parties.
Event Coordinator (09/89 01/94)
Orchestrated logistics for American Windsurfing Association Tradeshow encompassing site selection, event design and layout, advertising, booth sales, registration, meeting and party planning, outside vendor hiring and management, sponsor promotions, and staff oversight.
Managed multiple special events including A la Carte, A la Park, USWA International Windsurfing Championships, Angel Island Bike and Hike, The North Beach Festival, and San Francisco Travel Fair


Association Management Solutions, San Francisco, CA 02/01 08/03
Marketing Project Manager
Spearheaded public relations program and special marketing events from conception to completion.
Drove traffic and captured leads through effective management of website design and content.
Elevated forum activities awareness within membership and telecom industry by writing and editing quarterly electronic newsletter and interim announcements.
Created design and content for marketing collateral including brochures, presentations, event signage, and tradeshow material.
Held operational management responsibility for annual marketing budget development, vendor contract negotiations, and domestic and international trade show activities.
Collaborated with marketing and technical committee chairs to ensure coordination of activities and timely delivery of milestones by developing annual work plans and timelines.


One World Incentives, San Francisco, CA 03/00 01/01
Project Manager
Organized and executed Charles Schwabs IMPACT 2000 Conference for 2500 attendees through personnel oversight for 56-member staff and contract management with hotel and convention center, food and beverage vendors, transportation providers, and special events suppliers.
Ensured customer satisfaction and conference success through exceptional client management via daily contact and weekly meetings with client and suppliers, budget and timeline management, and on-site inspections.
Reconciled supplier invoices and contracts to prepare accurate final invoicing for client.






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Professional Experience Continued


SpringStreet.com (formerly Rental Reconnaissance), San Francisco, CA 01/98 07/99
Retail Marketing Director
Directed all marketing and public relations activities including company representation at industry tradeshows, Association meetings, and San Francisco Chamber of Commerce; advertising copy writing for marketing collateral; and coordination of all special events.
Generated new business through relationship building with local schools, corporation, and staffing agencies.
Ensured superior quality and adequate quantity of available rental listings in database by creating and maintaining landlord database and establishing strong professional relationships with rental property providers including landlords, managers, management companies, and real estate agents.
Provided clients with personalized relocation service.

Rental Reconnaissance, San Francisco, CA 09/96 11/98
Manager
Collaborated with start-up company principal to implement goals and objectives.
Developed and executed strategic marketing plan and client service procedures.
Managed client reception and registration, and multiple databases for clients, building, and contacts.

Fraise Corporation, San Francisco, CA 11/95 07/96
Export Marketing Manager
Represented and marketed company at multiple nationwide trade shows.
Conducted produce purchasing and shipment coordination to Western Regional freight forwarders for wholesale distribution in Japanese markets.

Foote Cone and Belding Impact, San Francisco, CA 03/94 08/94
Promotions Coordinator, Contract Position
Performed advertising, traffic coordination, and database management for national advertising agencys promotion of California Milk Advisory Board.

One World Concert Series, San Francisco, CA 03/94 06/94
Self-Employed Producer
Promoted event through marketing collateral creation and production, and execution of public relations campaign utilizing press releases and local press articles.
Secured title sponsorship and entertainment for concert series.
Orchestrated event through site selection, permit obtainment, staffing, and vendor solicitation and contract negotiations.


Education

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon


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Location: San Francisco
Compensation: Negotiable