Hire the Best Event Planners in New York

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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.

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.

I'm an experienced sales and marketing professional with expertise in event management, public relations, sales enablement and account management. and I currently work full time as a sales enablement manager for a food technology company, but have availability for a variety of freelance projects. See below for a brief overview of my professional achievements: -Lead sales enablement strategy & facilitate trainings that have led to a 77% increase in annual revenue goal attainment -Execute an average of 10 industry events per year -Land an average of 5 media placements per quarter in relevant industry publications -Secure an average of 2 placements per year in leading industry rankings/awards I am proficient in the following tools: -HubSpot -Salesforce -Canva -Gong -Lessonly -Highpot -Looker -Wordpress -Confluence Separately, I've spent considerable time living in Italy and am a connoisseur of Italian culture and language. In my free time I enjoy cooking and planning my next international trip.

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.

Are you drowning in daily details when you should be focusing on the big picture? I am a Top Rated Plus executive assistant and podcast producer with 15 years of experience and 855+ hours logged on Upwork. When I step into a fast-moving business, I look at how you operate, figure out where you are getting stuck, and build the actual systems you need to run smoothly. I take total ownership of your day-to-day operations with zero hand-holding. What I Handle For You: • Systems & Structure Building: I take your chaotic project management, team communication, or daily routines and turn them into clean, repeatable setups. • Project & Product Launches: If you have a project or product that must launch smoothly, I map it out, manage the timelines, and coordinate everything so you do not skip a beat. • C-Suite Support: High-level gatekeeping, complex calendars, inbox triage, travel logistics, and client communication. • End-to-End Podcast Production: You just show up and talk. I handle the entire technical side, from editing and mixing to guest booking and distribution. • Writing & Content Strategy: I make sure your emails, pitch decks, blog posts, and clips match your business goals and sound exactly like you. Tools I Use Daily: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Trello, Slack, Zoom, SharePoint, Power Automate, Podbean, Riverside, Descript, Buzzsprout, Canva. Why We Will Work Well Together: I don't need micromanaging. I ask smart questions upfront, adapt instantly to your style, and deliver work to your exact standards. If you want a resourceful partner to protect your time, let's talk.