Tayvia Sloan
@tayviasloan
Strategic event operations professional with expertise in large-scale execution.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic and detail-oriented event operations professional with a robust background in large-scale event execution, program management, and logistics. My expertise lies in end-to-end event planning, vendor and stakeholder management, and operational oversight, ensuring seamless event experiences. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and enhance attendee engagement.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as reducing event costs by 10% while maintaining high-quality production through streamlined vendor contracts and logistics. Additionally, I increased event attendance by 25% through strategic marketing initiatives and consistently achieved a 95%+ client satisfaction rating by enhancing operational efficiencies and guest experiences. My experience spans various roles, including Program Manager at Salesforce and Event Project Manager at Cisco, where I have successfully delivered high-profile events while aligning strategies with organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager - Marketing Events
Salesforce
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)
Served as primary liaison between internal marketing, sales, and product teams, aligning event strategy with pipeline goals and ensuring programming met audience and sponsor expectations. Delivered seamless onsite execution for high-profile events like Dreamforce and World Tours, resolving real-time logistical issues and ensuring positive attendee experience.
Event Project Manager
Cisco
Jun 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Led the planning, logistics, and execution of high-impact corporate events, including global sales meetings and conferences with 500
10,000 attendees. Managed event budgets, reducing costs through strategic vendor negotiations while maintaining high-quality standards.
Event Manager
Hines
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (6 months)
Managed the end-to-end logistics for corporate events, including planning, execution, and post-event evaluation. Spearheaded event marketing and engagement strategies, increasing event attendance and participant satisfaction.
Community Operations Manager
Expansive
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)
Designed and executed operational processes to optimize daily workflows and improve event execution. Led a team of 20+ employees, fostering collaboration and improving service delivery.
Venue Operations Manager
NOAH’S Event Venue
Mar 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Supervised venue operations, ensuring seamless execution of corporate and social events. Implemented operational enhancements that improved customer satisfaction and increased profitability.
Event Production Manager
City of Hope
Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 (4 months)
Led production and execution of large-scale fundraising events, ensuring seamless coordination collaborating cross-functionally departments and vendors. Reduced production expenses by 15% while maintaining high-quality event experiences.
Event Assistant
Jane Ella Productions
Dec 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Managed on-site logistics for large-scale meetings, including registration, vendor coordination, and attendee management. Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies that increased event visibility across social media communities.
Program Coordinator
Apple
Feb 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 8 months)
Served as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and customers, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing turnover by 45%. Improved processes by maintaining detailed records and providing regular feedback to team members, resulting in a 5% reduction in operational costs.
Marketing & Events Assistant
Arizona State University
Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year)
Monitored social media engagement data and made adjustments according to marketing campaign feedback, resulting in a 12% increase in funding. Developed post-event surveys and reports which include client feedback, cost summaries, and improvement recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida International University
Master of Science, Hospitality Management
Activities and societies: Concentration: Mega Events Management
Focused on Mega Events Management, gaining expertise in large-scale event planning and execution. Developed advanced skills in strategic event operations and logistics.
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Communication
Activities and societies: Minor: Media Analysis. Key coursework: Event Planning and Coordination, Marketing Strategies for Events, Social Media and Digital Marketing
Studied Communication with a minor in Media Analysis, focusing on event planning, marketing strategies, and digital marketing. Gained practical experience in coordinating events and analyzing media trends.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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