Elizabeth Bloodworth

EVENTS - EXPERIENTIAL - COMMUNICATIONS

Freelance

Event Manager, Sentilink (Contract)
- Oversee logistics for trade show and sponsorships
Event Producer, George P. Johnson Agency (Contract)
- Led planning and onsite execution for two large booths at CiscoLive 2024
Communications/Marketing
- Amy Julia Becker, author and speaker - Developed Digital/Social Strategy
- Emcee at Map International’s Major Donor Weekend
Events Consultant
- 100 Cities Summit, 2018 - Attendee and Volunteer Management
Blog Contributor and Website Copywriter
- Attendify (event app, now acquired).
- The Streets. See page 58 and following.

Shape and execute Zenni’s experiential strategy
Oversee brand presence and sponsorship of live and virtual events from strategy through execution
- Music festivals
- Gaming conventions and e-sports competitions
- Social benefit events that promote eye health education and give kids glasses
- VIP gifting opportunities
- Fan events and activations at partner team home and away games
Track sales and manage inventory of four pop-up activations
Negotiate and manage contracts, budgets, and detailed schedules
Accomplishments
- Upgraded Zenni’s VIP gifting program
- Implemented inventory system to track event-related collateral, swag, eyewear
- Led the creation of two new experiential builds used to activate at e-sports and stadium events

Creating events and programs for the tech and startup community in SF/Silicon Valley

Event management from concept through execution
Recruiting speakers
Event marketing and communications
Curating event content on topics including FinTech, FoodTech and Social Entrepreneurship

Drove complete rebranding of flagship student conference including name, logo, and collateral resulting in clearer marketing and increased visibility of the conference
Upgraded major conference to digital app going green and saving $5000 in design/production
Created new alumni welcome events that each attracted 50+ young professionals in NYC
Restructured winter staff conference to emphasize professional development greatly improving post-event scores
Developed new, specialized programs for children and teens at the annual summer staff conference to rave reviews
Built large conferences for Ivy League undergraduates and alumni with 550+ attendees

Planned and executed 10+ events annually from small lectures to large benefit and student events
Oversaw event digital communications including email, social, website content
Oversaw venue selection and vendor sourcing
Negotiated contracts with a wide range of vendors
Coached volunteer teams of over 50 adults and Ivy League students
Tracked, analyzed, and reported on conference survey and post-event data
Mentored undergraduate women at Columbia University

Experienced keynote speaker and emcee in various settings of 300+ attendees
Directed 25+ weekend conferences and 1-2 week camps for 40 to 250 students
Innovated and designed new conferences from initiation to implementation
Selected and trained volunteer teams of up to 50 undergraduates and young adults
Facilitated info sessions to increase awareness of organization’s goals and strategies
Utilized social media to foster community and recruit students and volunteers
Developed and implemented training programs for staff and volunteers
Wrote training manuals
Organized and directed monthly activities and social events for 100+ students
Facilitated 4+ small group discussions with a wide range of age groups every week
Mentored students ages 16 to 21
DJ’d New Year’s Eve parties for high school students

Committee Chair and Committee Member, Young Life NYC
Alumni Admissions Interviewer, Duke University

Duke University, Durham, NC.
BA, History.
GPA: 3.8, magna cum laude

(Former) Licensed New York City Tour Guide

You can find more detail about my work experience and education on my LinkedIn profile here.