Artistic Direction, Programming, & Operations
Specialty: Live Music Events
EMILY PREST
Event Manager
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EXPERIENCE
Team Photo Valencia, Spain
On Stage Valencia, Spain
Path to Another World Valencia, Spain
Speaker Flyer Valencia, Spain
Mike Muse Valencia, Spain
Tatiana Simonian Valencia, Spain
Sigue Sigue Sputnik Electronic She Made Me Do It Valencia, Spain
She Made Me Do It Valencia, Spain
Sigue Sigue Sputnik Electronic Valencia, Spain
Imagine Dragons San Diego, CA
Imagine Dragons San Diego, CA
Imagine Dragons San Diego, CA
Matt Nathanson House of Blues, San Diego San Diego, CA
Matt Nathanson House of Blues, San Diego San Diego, CA
Boyce Avenue House of Blues, San Diego San Diego, CA
Kap Slap San Diego, CA
Kap Slap San Diego, CA
Site Visit - Netscout San Diego, CA
Site Visit - Bechtel San Diego, CA
Bridal Shower San Diego, CA
Baby Shower San Diego, CA
PORTFOLIO
Photos & flyers from past events that I have coordinated including TEDxBerkleeValencia, hotel events & site visits, and concerts featuring Imagine Dragons, Matt Nathanson, and a few more.
While earning a BBA in Business Administration and Theology & Religious Studies from University of San Diego, I was on the executive board of the campus programming board. The events that I programmed include:
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Homecoming Concert feat. Imagine Dragons
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Spring Concert at the HOB San Diego feat. Matt Nathanson & Boyce Avenue
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First Annual Battle of the Bands
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Inaugural Tailgate for opening of the baseball stadium, Fowler Park
Upon graduation, I began working in the hospitality industry in sales, catering, and events, working my way up to managerial level in just over a year.
As a sales representative at the Hilton Hotels in San Diego, my job was to create unforgettable site visits for our potential clients which included coordinating food & beverage, room set-up, and audio/visual production in order to transform a space.
My position as a Catering Sales & Event Manager at Hotel La Jolla, required sales and negotiation skills as well as thorough knowledge of event operations and ability to lead a team of banquet servers in conjunction with the kitchen staff.
WHAT I'VE DONE
I have recently graduated with a Masters degree in Global Entertainment & Music Business at the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain. While living in Spain, I worked on TEDxBerkleeValencia, organized international concerts, taken courses specifically geared towards the music industry, and have traveled throughout Europe.
As my Culminating Experience (thesis project), I was the artistic direction coordinator for TEDxBerkleeValencia. This job entailed curating the whole program by choosing speakers, performers, the venue, and providing direction to the marketing & production teams. Over 9 months, I interviewed, coached, and was the main liaison for our speakers, who included Mike Muse, Tatiana Simonian, and Adam Melonas. Additionally, I was the "day-of" event coordinator and one of the MCs for this sold out show of about 500 people.
My passions and skill sets lie in programming and coordinating large events and concerts. I am highly organized, easy to work with, and creative but most importantly, I love putting on events. What I do best is design unique and authentic event experiences by curating a space, acts, and food & beverage that all create a perfect ambiance for guests.