Hello, I am an event planner, hospitality professional, yoga instructor and content writer living in beautiful Bend, Oregon. I enjoy the outdoors, skiing, traveling, and crafting.

Contact me for event/project planning, travel planning, content writing and marketing.

Education/Certifications:

Western Washington University 2016

Journalism & Communications B.A.

Dance Minor

Event Planning Experience:

I'm passionate about bringing people together to enjoy life's moments. Organizing every piece to the whole excites me - planning event logistics, building the timeline, ensuring cohesive design, creating marketing materials, and working with vendors and partners to present an extraordinary event. I love my work and am thrilled to see where this industry will take me.

Lead Wedding Planner

Actually Ashley Events - Bend, OR

September '22 - Current

Plan weddings from beginning to fruition working with clients, vendors, and AAE owner - facilitate initial phone calls, book clients on Aisle Planner, build wedding projects on AP (timeline, floor plan, design vision, notes) liaise important information between vendors and client, assist with decor set up, work day-of weddings.

Banquet Manager; Event Coordinator

Juniper Preserve - Bend, OR

Feb '22 - Nov 2022

Banquet Manager: Facilitate high caliber events, ensure spaces are ‘event ready’, complete banquet charges and manage banquet staff. Event Coordinator: work with members, guests, potential clients, and internal departments to plan and coordinate all definite events.

Event Curator & Server

Bottlehouse - Seattle, WA

Aug '19 - June 2021

Planned public and private events at a popular wine bar restaurant and event venue: answered inquiries, scheduled and lead tours, booked events on Tripleseat, created supporting documents (BEO's, event guidelines), and facilitated events.

Yoga Background:

I teach Vinyasa and Yin Yoga in the lens of embodied movement. Yoga has helped me get in tune with my potential and has shaped my path towards wellness. This study has given me strength in voice, leadership, and EQ which helps in every aspect of my life.

200 hour RYT, Bohemian Studios 2018

50 hour Yin Yoga, Live Love Flow 2019

50 hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training 2020

Published Writing:

Trophy Cupcakes - @trophycupcakes

Datza Studios - @datzastudios

Live Love Flow - @liveloveflowstudios

Seattle Magazine - @seattlemag

Bellingham Alive - @bellinghamalive

The Sun Weekly - Newspaper Sun Valley, ID

The Western Front - Spring Qtr 2015