vanessa casa

Help raise money to provide financial assistance for educational opportunities and bereavement counseling to children that have experienced the loss of a parent.

* Corresponded with clients and vendors * Organized events and parties from first call to execution * Communicated with managers of the restaurants in implementing strategies, policies and programs * Organized regular status meetings and ensure that all projects are progressing and completing on a timely basis * Assisted with bookkeeping and follow up with vendors on bills and invoices * Oversee over-all management of all three restaurants

* Ensured the efficient day-to-day running of the restaurant * Trained and supervised hosts as well as scheduling and assignments for wait staff * Planned and organized special events

* Worked with several Boston-area promotion companies * Worked with many of the nightclubs selling tickets and booking events * Planned and advertised for events, managed guest list

* Planned, coordinated, and executed fundraisers resulting in multimillion dollar donations * Arranged luncheons and dinner parties for Chancellor of CSHL, Dr. James Watson, Nobel Prize Winner for discovery of Double Helix (DNA) * Presented customized event packages to suit client preferences * Organized meetings and conferences for more than 500 scientists from all over the world * Coordinated itineraries, food, beverage, and special events * Gained Expertise in Public Relations, Marketing and Promotions

Manage daily operations of boutique event design and prop rental company. Work with clients to create elaborate events with our unique custom designed furniture and props.