Founder and Owner of With Creatives

Portland, Oregon

I specialize in Event Management and Consulting for Creatives/Authors/Speakers.  I have been contracted for a variety of events and my role varies based on what the client needs, including but not limited to the following: Bookstore Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Logistics/Operations Manager, and Consultant on how to manage/execute an event.  I am skilled at handling operational logistics to implement the vision of the Creative/Author/Speaker, enabling them to fully concentrate on executing the content of their Event.

With Creatives

Founder

I began as an Account Manager, and was promoted to Director of Bulk Sales, which included: development of vision and growth of the Bulk Book Department; sales and order execution; development of standard practices and procedures for sales/orders incorporated by team members; led the team and developed team members growth; retained current clients and added new clients with consistent growth of gross margins.Consultant for Author Content Services: Introduced authors/organizations to our Author Content Team; consulted with team on how to work with authors regarding authors events.Onsite Bookstore Staff and/or Manager for Author/Business Events supported by Givingtons Speakerbox branch.

Givington's

Director/Account Manager of Bulk Book Box

Executive Assistant: I created, managed and executed all administration systems, including but not limited to the following areas:Relationship Management:  Maintained communications and relationships with Fans, Publisher(s), Booking Agent, Literary Agent(s), Publicist, Events, Speaking Engagements Clients, Independent Contractors, High-Profile Colleagues, and The Mentoring Project Financial: Oversaw and managed book keeping and legal paperwork including Quick-Books, payroll, invoicing, bill payment, tax prep for CPA, etc.Communication/Scheduling/Travel Systems/Speaking Contracts: Communicated with clients on speaking agent executed contracts, managed all emails/phone calls, managed newsletters/emails to fans, coordinated and booked all travel needs, managed calendar for all scheduling and implemented deadlines for  projects and meetings, and received orders and mailed books for online store.Event Management:  I managed all logistical aspects of the following Special Events/Projects and Storyline ConferenceAnnual Artist/Leadership Retreats with Bob Goff: coordinated logistics, travel and communicated with high-profile guests.Blue Like Jazz Movie: communicated with movie team and coordinated all Don’s logistical needs for movie and tour.Storyline Conference Director (bi-annual; Feb 2010-June 2012):I created, managed and implemented all administrative aspects of the bi-annual Storyline Conference, including but not limited to: budgeting, calendar, venue contracts, supplies, safety guidelines, guest registration/communications, oversight of website, recruited and coordinated volunteer  and contracted staff, managed high profile guest speakers contracts and communications, managed/booked all travel needs, and collaborated on-going development/vision of the conference.

Tara Brown

Tara Brown