Jessica Ladanowski
@jessicaladanowski
Event operations leader driving seamless execution, vendor partnerships, and measurable improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am an event operations and project manager with hands-on experience running large-scale productions and managing six-figure event budgets. I combine operational rigor with proactive risk management to deliver safe, on-time experiences for high-profile clients and university communities.
At Fan Experiences I managed annual event budgets over $500,000 and provided on-site support for major events like the Super Bowl and Insomniac productions, building strong vendor relationships and standardizing processes across teams.
Previously, I oversaw a 26,000-square-foot event space at the University of Central Florida, directing 20+ weekly events, supervising and training staff, and coordinating logistics from AV to room setups under tight deadlines.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Event Management from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management and bring a data-informed approach—creating KPI-based post-event reports and maintaining detailed timelines—to continuously improve event efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Fan Experiences
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Managed event budgets over $500,000 annually and provided on-site travel support for high-profile events such as the Super Bowl and Insomniac productions, improving execution under dynamic conditions.
Event Manager
University of Central Florida Student Union
Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Managed a 26,000 sq ft event space serving over 68,000 students, overseeing 20+ weekly events and supervising/training teams of up to 10 staff to ensure timely, high-quality event execution.
Research Assistant
University of Central Florida
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Collaborated on faculty-led research projects, managed and analyzed project data in Excel, and prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science, Event Management
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Event Management at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management with coursework and practical experience in event operations and logistics.
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