events portfolio

Sarah Gates-Lozier 619-920-4445

SarahGatesSanDiego@gmail.com

Special Events

Portfolio

All photography is original and portrays actual

events managed by Sarah Gates.

PLNU Network 9 Events Career Boot Camp Etiquette Dinner Event

Venue: iWireless Center Length: 2 Days Attendees: 8,000 - 10,000 Celebrities Contracted: Stedman Graham, LeVar Burton, Keni Thomas

Set designed by Sarah Gates

Venue: Del Mar Fairgrounds O’Brien Hall Length: 1 Day Attendees: 3,000 - 4,000 Booths: 220

Pre-Event Responsibilities: • Site Selection • Budget Management • Contractor Acquisition • Schematic Design • Theme Design • Vendor Coordination • Booth Assignments • Registration Area and

Process • Demonstration Area • Staff and Volunteer

Organization • Arrange shipping of booth,

crates, & product • Accessibility

Day-Of Event Responsibilities: • Conduct Pre-Show Meeting with Exhibitors and Staff • Coordinate and Supervise Booth Assembly at Convention Site • Oversee Services for Events, Such as Audio Visual Equipment,

Catering, Signage, Displays and Other Event Needs. • Multitask Throughout the Day to Ensure a Smooth and

Enjoyable Experience for Exhibitors and Customers • Review Event Bills for Accuracy, and Approve Payment

Food and Cookware Demonstration Area

Ingrid Croce Book Signing

Venue: McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois Length: 4 Days Attendees: 53,000 + Booths: 1,900 Responsible for 6

Specialty Products Booth

Produce Booth

Center of the Plate Booth

Venue: Midway Aircraft Carrier Length: 1 Evening Attendees: 200

LED Tables Stage Construction

Andrews Sisters Entertainment Awards and Photography

Venue: Carnival Magic Length: 3 Days, 2 Nights Attendees: 89

Organized Team Building Event

Company Dinner and Awards Carnival Magic

Venue: Half Moon Bay San Francisco Length: 3 Days, 2 Nights Attendees: 50

Company Dinner and Awards

Sponsor Tee-Offs

Client Networking

Hotel Negotiations and Coordination

National Association of Realtors (NAR) California Association of Realtors (CAR) Small and Large Association Trade Shows