“I would like to thank you for your dedication, leadership, organizational skills and vision that created the resounding success of our States Millennium event” 

-- M. Jodi Rell
Governor, State of Connecticut

Projects

iQuilt Urban Development Plan
September 2011
Development of Innovation Festival to coincide with urban innovation development underway in Hartford, CT. Including concept, strategy, presentation, budget, schedule and masterplan development for urban festival.

175^th Anniversary of Ensign Bickford Industries
June 2011
Development and implementation of ten events over three days for shareholders’ gathering. Including publication and video development, event management and production.

The Hopkins School
July 2010
Designed, developed and implemented the programs and events to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of The Hopkins School in New Haven. Vendor recruitment, venue development, event management.

Capital Workforce Partners
May 2010
Coordinated and managed a 10 year anniversary celebration for the Jobs Funnel program with labor union leaders and the U.S. Secretary of Labor.

International Chiefs of Police Torch Run Conference
February 2010
Produced a five day series of events to highlight the achievements of the Chiefs of Police and their fundraising efforts to support the Special Olympics International Torch Run raising millions of dollars around the world.

United Technologies
March 2008
Conceptualized and developed a community relations program for new CEO with event ideas, employee engagement, and communications strategy to support new initiatives.

Hartford Public Library
January 2008
Event management and creative development for “Hartford in Harmony” featuring events and public celebrations for the newly renovated Hartford Public Library.

National Site Selector Tour
August 2007
Developed strategic plans and implementation for Pilot Pen and Yale University business development events with tours for regional cities and towns.

CT Independent Colleges and Universities
May 2007
75th Anniversary celebration planning for University Presidents, Trustees and guests

Governors' Arts Awards and Tourism Conference
June 2007
Event consultant to develop theme and produce events for the State and Connecticut Arts Awards and Tourism conference held in New Haven, CT

Inaugural Ball
January 2007
Production and logistics manager for Governor M. Jodi Rell’s Inaugural Ball.

Otis Leadership Conference
May 2006
Provided event planning for 240 senior executives from 40 countries from the OTIS elevator, Division of United Technologies Corporation. Venue coordination, travel, production, program development.

Metro Hartford, Site Selector's Tour
September 2002-2005
Event management and strategic planning for economic development tours featuring 20 events in two days for potential business relocation clients.

Governor’s Economic Summit
January 2005
Focus on jobs and the economy. Designed event for global economists and State of Connecticut leaders to discuss talent and workforce development.

New England Governor’s and Canadian Premiers
June 2003
Workforce Development Conference. Developed two day conference with panel discussions, speakers and hospitality for policy and thought leaders from New England and Canada.

Library of Congress: Center for the Book
May 2002
Program designed with United Nations cultural attaches giving gifts of literature to library directors. Twenty-two countries participated.

Op Sail 2000 CT, New London Harbor, CT
March 1999 - August 2000
Connecticut’s millennium event showcased the state and hosted 40 tall ships from around the world with four festivals, protocol events and event logistics.

America’s Promise to our Future
May, 1998
Worked with Colin Powell and Elizabeth Dole to develop a program for volunteerism with General Mills and the Points of Light Foundation. Produced show and expo.

Presidential Debate, Hartford, CT
October 1996
Operations and logistics manager for the Presidential Debate between President Bill Clinton and Senator Bob Dole. Developed comprehensive operations plan with responsibility for media logistics, spin alley and Debate Hall site preparation.

Special Olympics World Games, New Haven, CT
July 1994 - 1995
Responsible for Ellis Island torch arrival, opening events at the United Nations, Secret Service liaison for President Clinton. Produced three major festivals and sponsor expo.

50th Anniversary of the United Nations
March ― August 1994
Friends of the United Nations, Event Consultant. Worked with United Nations staff and outside volunteers to develop event highlights and activities to showcase and celebrate United Nations activities around the globe.

“Our Grand Opening succeeded on every level: artistic excellence, variety of program offerings and community participation. 
We could not have done it without you.”

-- Louise Blalock
Chief Librarian, Hartford Public Library