CORE COMPETENCIES
* Responsible for bidding, selecting, and supervising various vendors
* Responsible for executing contracts
* Responsible for creating contracts where needed
* Responsible for arranging vendor deposits and payments
* Responsible for purchasing the correct event insurance policies
* Supervise the activities of vendors on event day, to ensure successful execution
* Developed and executed follow-up with vendors after event
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Chair, Adams Morgan Community Festival, Council of Latino Agencies
* Chair, CHERRY Weekend, The Cherry Fund
* Chair, Youth Pride Day, Youth Pride Alliance
* Co-Chair, Annual Brunch, SMYAL
* Festival Director, Asian Pacific American Film Festival
* Asst Festival Director, Reel Affirmations
SAMPLE VENDORS CONTRACTED
* Catering / RSVP, W. Millar, Whole Foods
* Host Hotels / Georgetown Inn, Hotel Helix, Marriott, Mayflower
* Staging and Event Rentals / Allied Rental, Select Events
* Sound and Lighting Companies and Technicians / Baltimore Stage Lighting, Nomad
Promethean Fundraising 