About: I have been the Event Manager for ISB’s organizational offsite retreat for the past eight years, leading in development, production, and execution of the annual 160 person two day event. In 2014, I researched and visited venues across Washington State, presented my findings to ISB leadership, and orchestrated a radical move of the retreat from it’s long-time homes in the Hood Canal and Olympic Peninsula to Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, WA....
Event Production: Lessons from a Wicked Learning Environment Transferable Skills 1) Leadership, Collaboration 2) Problem Solving, Innovation 3) Adaptability, Agility Event Production: Lessons from a Wicked Learning Environment I have spent the last 10 years living and breathing event production, which has in turn provided me with innumerable opportunities for professional growth and skill development. From organizing nonprofit, corporate, and government events, to creating immersive programs, producing multi-faceted shows, and working within cross-functional teams from a variety of backgrounds, I have gained invaluable work experience in demanding environments that are as complex as they are fast-paced....
About: A symposium and party held in 2018 in honor of Dr. Lee Hood’s 80th birthday. Dr. Hood, a pioneer in the field of biotechnology and recipient of the National Medal of Science in 2011, is co-founder and chief strategy officer of ISB. Event Website Event Summary Symposium Videos (YouTube) As Event Manager, my scope included budget and stakeholder management, overall project management, vendor selection and negotiation, cross-functional collaboration with Communication, Development, Leadership and Scientific groups within ISB to ensure successful execution of event program....