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Paula Drago

@pauladrago

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Event production manager specializing in live, hybrid, executive events.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead live, hybrid, and executive events end-to-end—owning run-of-show, AV coordination, and real-time troubleshooting—while partnering cross-functionally to deliver seamless attendee experiences and continuously improve production workflows.

I’m an Events & Community Engagement Manager and event production professional with 9+ years of experience executing high-impact live, hybrid, and virtual events from setup through teardown. I’m known for running precise run-of-show operations, managing backstage coordination, and delivering presenter flow that keeps events moving smoothly.

At the University of California San Francisco, I execute 50+ live and hybrid events annually, including executive meetings, conferences, and internal productions. I partner with AV teams and vendors to coordinate audio/visual setup and hybrid delivery via Zoom, while also providing onsite event support and troubleshooting real-time issues to maintain continuity.

Previously, I produced 20+ monthly corporate events as an Events and Marketing Manager in Spain, managing logistics, scheduling, and onsite operations while resolving live issues during events. Earlier roles included large-scale experiential event support for global brands and daily onboard programming for international audiences with Royal Caribbean International—reinforcing my operational excellence in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Events & Engagement Manager

Current

University of California San Francisco

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Execute 50+ live and hybrid events annually, managing run-of-show operations, speaker cueing, and precise timing from setup through teardown. Partner with AV teams and vendors to coordinate Zoom/Teams delivery and resolve real-time issues to maintain seamless event continuity.

Live Event Production Event Delivery Run Of Show Coordination AV Logistics Vendor Management

Events and Marketing Manager

Viajes El Corte Inglés

Nov 2019 - Sep 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Produced and executed 20+ monthly corporate events, coordinating logistics, scheduling, and onsite operations to ensure event readiness. Managed real-time issue resolution during events and supported smooth live event flow across concurrent productions.

Event Production Vendor coordination Scheduling Onsite Management Stakeholder Management Real Time Issue Resolution Event Logistics

Events & Marketing Coordinator

Nuba

Aug 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 2 months)

Supported large-scale experiential events for global brands (including Mercedes-Benz, Kellogg’s, and Amadeus) by coordinating onsite setup and vendor communications. Assisted with run-of-show execution and contributed to post-event analysis and process improvements.

Logistics Coordination Run Of Show Assistance Process Improvement

Events Coordinator - Teen's Center

Royal Caribbean International

Feb 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 5 months)

Managed daily live programming and events for large international audiences onboard, executing event schedules to ensure a seamless guest experience. Recognized for operational execution and adaptability in fast-paced environments while coordinating activities and event delivery.

Scheduling Fast Paced Troubleshooting Coordination