Emily Hacker: Manager, Talent Booking & Event Programming in Santa Monica, CA

- Serve as a project manager, to create systems, yearly calendar, and to ensure all deliverables are met - Establish and build relationships with talent and partnering brands - Consult on talent booking and standards for communication with talent for international Wanderlust events - Acting stakeholder in partnerships with adidas, Ford, and others - Book and manage over 150 teachers for yoga, outdoor, and other specialized programs - Establish venue contacts & advance all needs prior to each event - Negotiate contracts with upsell third parties and manage logistics leading up to each event - Advance and manage volunteer support to the programming team on site - Hire, train, and manage 50+ venue managers - Collaborate across departments in New York and Los Angeles, including operations, marketing and sponsorship - Maintain yoga + activities budgets for all multi-day festivals and Wanderlust 108 events

- Designed and implemented operating procedures for a new business - Hired, trained, coached, and evaluated studio staff in service of an outstanding client experience - Collaborated with social media team at M&C Saatchi to develop social position & on going social campaigns - Upheld an impeccable brand standard exemplified by warmth, genuine connection, and unwavering customer service

- Coached the mental and physical aspects Crossfit classes for all fitness levels - Developed strong, longterm relationships with members - Managed execution of philanthropic Chili Cookoff: 60 clients attended with $800 raised for Covenant House