Hire the Best Event Managers in New York

I’m a project, event, and operations professional with 6+ years of experience managing complex projects, high-value client relationships, events, sales initiatives, and day-to-day operations. My background is in fast-paced environments where deadlines are real, details matter, multiple people need to stay aligned, and someone needs to take ownership and make sure things actually get done. I can help businesses with: • Project and event coordination • Corporate meetings, conferences, and events • Timelines, logistics, run-of-show documents, and project tracking • Client and stakeholder communication • Vendor sourcing, coordination, and negotiation • CRM management and client follow-up • Sales support and business development • Process and workflow improvement • Scheduling and operational planning • Budgets, proposals, invoicing, and documentation • Research and administrative project support • Canva presentations and client-facing materials I've managed events ranging from weddings, intimate VIP functions to 600+ person conferences, overseen multimillion-dollar revenue portfolios, managed teams of 40+, and helped increase event sales by 1200% in five months within a struggling property. I'm particularly strong at taking a project with a lot of moving pieces and bringing structure to it. I communicate well with clients, anticipate problems, follow through, and am comfortable working independently without needing constant direction. If you need someone who can organize the details while still understanding the bigger business objective, I'd love to hear about your project.

Hi, I'm Taylor. I help founders, executives, agencies, nonprofits, and hospitality brands organize complex projects, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional client experiences. Over the past 12+ years, I've managed everything from executive events and private dining programs to international brand partnerships, recruiting, vendor management, operational systems, and high-touch client communications across New York, London, and international markets. My background spans event production, hospitality operations, project management, executive support, recruiting, vendor coordination, partnerships, and client communications. I've worked with global brands, hospitality groups, agencies, nonprofits, and private clients, managing everything from intimate executive experiences to large-scale events with up to 30,000 attendees. I'm particularly strong at stepping into fast-moving environments, understanding what needs to happen, creating structure, and keeping people, timelines, and details moving without requiring constant oversight. I can support you with: • Event planning, production, and operations • Project and timeline management • Executive and administrative support • Vendor sourcing and coordination • Client, attendee, speaker, and sponsor communications • Recruiting and interview coordination • Travel and hospitality planning • SOPs, workflows, and process improvement • Partnerships and event sales support • Run of show and on-site execution My experience includes producing and supporting events and partnerships for brands including Hendrick's Gin, Hilton, Heineken, and Belvedere; managing hospitality venues and private events in New York and London; spending two years in university recruitment in England; and consulting with organizations to improve event strategy and operating processes. Whether you need someone to take ownership of an event, organize a complex project, support an executive, or bring order to an operation that has outgrown its current systems, I bring a practical, hands-on approach and a high standard of communication and execution.

Hello! Thank you for stopping by! I draw upon a wide range of experience in sales, marketing, events and operations from across US, Canada, Australia and Ireland - and within multi-national, national, local and start up businesses. Based upon what is most important to you, this translates into helping you achieve results in more than one area of your business. Many of the roles I've undertaken moved beyond the core function area of responsibility and prompted fast adapt strategies of new skills and focuses (or as I like to call it "figuring it out-ness".) SUMMARY (TL;DR) Consultative Sales / Sales Strategy / Lead Generation / Appointment Setting / Project Management / Proposal Development / Event Planning and Management / Content Creation / Recruitment / Vendor Management HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE: EVENT and CONTENT CREATION Experienced event and content producer with a strong background in both virtual and live event production for corporate and social clients and independent projects. Skilled in end-to-end event and project management, from conceptualization through execution. Proven ability to sell exhibitor and sponsorship packages, research, source, and secure speakers across a wide range of subject matters—managing compensation structures including pro bono, paid, and affiliate-based models. Adept at developing onboarding and pre-event strategies to maximize ROI and enhance stakeholder experience. Expertise includes detailed run of shows, exhibitor and sponsorship sales, venue selection, vendor coordination, special event design, content creation, ticketing and registration, program development, marketing, social media promotion, website creation, and post-event surveys. Recognized for delivering impactful, well-organized events that align with brand goals and audience engagement. SALES and SALES STRATEGY A results-driven sales professional with deep expertise in full cycle lead generation and strategic selling across multiple industry verticals. Proven ability to generate high-value opportunities through skillfully deploying relationship-based strategies to build trust and credibility with prospects, managing end-to-end sales processes or specific segments within the sales funnel. Experienced in closing deals ranging from $1K to $10MM+ with both long and short-term sales cycles and through cold calling and warm leads. Highly versatile as both an individual contributor and sales leader, further supported by having exceeding company revenue goals and achieved multiple Sales Excellence recognitions for such results. (135%+ of quota) Flexible to a variety of arrangements whether by hour, by timeframe, milestone or combination of hourly and incentive payments.

Not sure where to begin? Book a 15-minute strategy consult and let’s bring your vision into focus. I’m Olivia, an event planner who brings big ideas to life while managing every detail to ensure each experience is seamless and stress-free. My portfolio spans a diverse range of events from elegant private gatherings and milestone celebrations in New York and Connecticut, to high-profile nonprofit productions such as the Equal Rights Advocates’ 50th Anniversary Gala in San Francisco. I’ve also managed large-scale corporate experiences and a 480+ guest Venture Capital Summit in NYC, as well as international wellness retreats in Tuscany, Sedona, and the Swiss Alps. Every event I lead is guided by precision, creativity, and a commitment to delivering memorable, meaningful experiences.

We are living in unprecedented times where almost everything is online, and therefore work is 24/7. I am here to take the load off! From help with day to day tasks, marketing, events, scheduling, consulting, idea development, I am here to assist you with all your projects needs I have been privileged to work in the event planning industry for over 3 years in various positions from administration to sales to on-site coordinator; I have done it all and I love what I do! I have developed great organizational, communication, and people skills. And as I continue to learn and develop, I always aim to bring further innovation and value to whomever I am working with. So let's work together!

Hi, nice to meet you! My name is Cara Weglarz and I'm a NYC-based event coordinator, project manager, and marketer. I'm passionate about combining my business background with my creative skills to optimize your events and marketing plans to be the most efficient and effective that they can be. In the past, I've worked with companies like Broadway for Biden, the New 42nd Street, and 54 Below. I've coded, designed, and distributed emails using MailChimp, Beehiiv, and Flodesk, written copy that converts, developed Google and Facebook Ads, and managed social media accounts with followings of 100K+. I've planned events for sold out audiences, from the initial ideation to budget management, vendor negotiation, and day-of logistics. I also have experience as a business associate and administrative assistant, so I have a knack for anticipating needs and am a whiz with a spreadsheet. I can make a comprehensive tracker for just about anything, and keep even the most chaotic projects organized. I'm excited to help you take one thing off your plate, whether it be sourcing venues or contractors for your next event, setting up an email marketing plan, blog writing, helping with a run of show, or data entry/organization. Looking forward to getting in touch!