Tara Forster

Serve as primary operations lead for major conferences including CBC, HBC, and GABF, managing hotel contracts, AV/vendor coordination, budgets, and event logistics to ensure smooth execution of large-scale receptions and pavilions.

Led conference and operations for Craft Brewers Conference, Great American Beer Festival and Homebrew Con, managing housing, AV, exhibitor communications for 600+ exhibitors, budget reviews, and large-scale event execution.

Managed event registration, attendee communications, financial liaison duties including vendor coding and invoicing, housing coordination, and logistical support for multiple association conferences and festival operations.

Oversaw office administration and supported event department operations prior to transition into event-focused roles, maintaining administrative systems and supporting cross-functional coordination.

Coordinated VIP services and logistics for triathlon events, managing guest experience and onsite operational details to support large-scale athletic events.

Managed merchandise operations for events, overseeing inventory, sales logistics, and onsite retail execution to support event revenue and attendee experience.

Coordinated catering and conference services, managing event setup, vendor communication, and client service for hospitality events.

Assisted with catering and conference services, supporting event setup, attendee services, and operational tasks for hospitality events.

Provided front-of-house guest reception and seating coordination, ensuring positive customer experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Supported seasonal special events with logistics, setup, and onsite coordination to ensure smooth event operations at the venue.

Assisted with planning and execution of fundraising events, providing administrative and onsite support to event teams.

Completed undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2002 to 2006.