14TH ANNUAL UPTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL
CandleLit Brunch
PORTFOLIO EXPERIENCE (SELECTED CLIENTS & PROJECTS)
Councilwoman Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie – Uptown Jazz Festival (2022–Present)
• Booking Agent & Logistics Lead for a major civic festival drawing thousand; managed talent booking, staging logistics, vendor placement, production flow, and day-of operations.
The Queen Mary – Production Services (2022–Present)
• Coordinated performers, supported technical teams, assisted with crowd flow, and ensured smooth execution for large-scale waterfront events.
Long Beach Convention Center – Event Production Support (2022–Present)
• Provided onsite logistics management, coordinated vendor load-ins, and ensured technical and operational readiness for high-volume public events.
Mayor Rex Richardson – Booking Agent & Contract Negotiator (2022–Present)
• Managed performance contracts, coordinated artist scheduling, and supported mayoral public programs and cultural events.
Maroon Arts & Culture – Event Director & Board Member (2022–Present)
• Directed theatre productions, community conversations, cultural programming, talkbacks, and audience engagement initiatives.
Bill Pickett Rodeo – VIP Coordinator / Day-of Support (2022–2024)
• Oversaw VIP guest operations, front-of-house logistics, and credential management during high-attendance cultural sporting events.
CandleLit Brunch – Series Director (2021–2024)
• Produced a recurring live music and cultural brunch series; managed talent booking, event design, staffing, and vendor coordination..
Confidential Touring Artist – Artist Coordinator (2020–2022)
• Provided logistics and program support under NDA, assisting with travel, scheduling, rehearsals, and production requirements.
In The City Inc – Youth Art Show Curator & Community Outreach (2014–2020)
• Produced student-centered art showcases, secured partners, coordinated volunteers, and engaged community stakeholders.
Punch Family Foundation – Special Events & Outreach (2014–2020)
• Coordinated fundraising and community outreach events, managing logistics, partnerships, and volunteer teams.

