Freelance Event Coordinator & Venue Manager, 2017-2019

Freelance Event Coordinator, specializing in large-scale wine events in the Walla Walla Valley and beyond. Recent events include: Hospice du Rhône - April 2018, Paso Robles, CA (Paso Robles Event Center), Auction of Washington Wines Private Barrel Auction - August 2017, Woodinville, WA (Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery), Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance Harvest Party - August 2017, Walla Walla, WA (Tranche Estates), Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine – The World of Syrah - June 2017, Walla Walla, WA (Cadaretta Glass House, Canoe Ridge Winery, Three Rivers Winery, Whitman College, Dragon’s Gate Brewery), Walla Walla Reveal wine auction - April 2017, Walla Walla, WA (Dusted Valley Vineyards, The Gesa Power House, Corliss Estates, Whitehouse Crawford Restaurant, Reininger Winery)

Red Star Barn Event Manager - Responsible for marketing and promotion of the venue for weddings, winemaker dinners, corporate retreats, concerts, and other events. Created and maintain website, and all social media accounts. Responsible for event sales, and communicating with clients from booking to event date. Coordinate with local vendors, non-profit organizations, wineries, and local businesses to host events and ensure all logistics are in place for smooth operation of venue for event hosts. Organizations with whom we collaborate include the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, Nelson Irrigation, the Port of Walla Walla, and Alaska Airlines.