Lauren Toncich

CEO

Phoenix, Arizona, United States10 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 400% growth in events and attendees.
Managed logistics for high-profile political events.
Skilled in vendor relations and event production.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Event Management professional with expertise in political and corporate events.

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Skills

Core Skills

Event ManagementProject ManagementLogisticsOperationsMarketing

Other Skills

Event PlanningLeadershipVendor RelationsEvent CoordinationSocial MediaSocial NetworkingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft WordSalesPowerPointCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelTeamworkSocial Media MarketingMicrosoft PowerPoint

About

A goal focused and driven individual with experience in event logistics and management, high profile speakers, operations, project management, USSS logistics, grassroots campaigning, and vendor relations. Constantly seeking new learning opportunities and always willing to step outside of any comfort zone to achieve perfection. Highly skilled in managing multiple tasks at one time; thrives in high paced, stress inducing environments.

Experience

10 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Turning point usa

3 roles

Vice President, Events

Promoted

May 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

Events Director

Promoted

Mar 2019 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Facilitated an average 400%+ growth in key areas such as: number of events, number of staff, over all budget, and event attendees.
Oversees all aspects of all internal and national organizational events including but not limited to venue and vendor selection and communication, attendee registration, security, staffing, exhibitors, decor, stage design, attendee experience, material needs, and all marketing assets and execution.
Introduced innovative ideas to enhance attendee experience and digital impact at existing events, and through creating brand new events from concept to reality.

Event PlanningEvent ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementVendor Relations

Events Administrator

Jan 2018 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

Turning point action

2 roles

Vice President, Events

Promoted

May 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

Events Director

Jun 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

Plans and oversees all Presidential and Vice Presidential events, Super Saturdays, and assists with USSS & VVIP logistics for the 4 More Tour.
SFT Convention & TPA Presidential Address, June 2020: Responsible for all coordination and logistics for the event featuring President Donald J. Trump, Ambassador Richard Grenell, Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Congressman Matt Gaetz and Charlie Kirk. This was President Trump's second large speaking event after a pause due to COVID-19. Completely packed room that hit capacity hours before his arrival.
Super Saturday’s: SFT is hosting 10+ Super Saturday events across the country leading up to the election in districts held by a democrat but won by President Trump in 2016. Through these crucial events, attendees hear from guest speakers and receive training to knock thousands of doors to elect conservatives to Congress and re-elect President Trump.
4 More Tour: Responsible for working with USSS for all coordination and logistics of the events and VVIP movements (specifically Donald Trump Jr. And guests).

Event PlanningLogisticsVendor RelationsEvent Management

Vavi sport & social club

3 roles

Office Manager

Apr 2017 – Jan 2018 · 9 mos · San Diego County, California, United States

Responsible for daily operational tasks of the company
Main point of contact through company acquisition (CLUBWAKA acquiring VAVi)
Project management including complete office relocation

Project ManagementOperationsVendor Relations

Assistant Event Manager

Jul 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · San Diego County, California, United States

Planed and executed events across the US
Focused on event production and onsite operations for small and large scale events (up to 15K attendees)
Supported on international events in Australia (up to 30K attendees)
Worked with, secured, and built relationships with local and national vendors
Coordinated contracts, insurance certificates, legalities, and independent contractors
Onsite at the following events: ROC Race, VAVi Day at Petco, VAVi Del Mar Opening Day, Del Mar Mud Run, &Brews, VAVi New Years Eve Beach Party

Event PlanningVendor RelationsOperationsEvent Management

Sports Marketing and Event Planning Intern

Jan 2016 – Jul 2016 · 6 mos · San Diego County, California, United States

Supported the following departments: sales, sports management, event coordination, sponsorships, and marketing
Day-to-day sport and fitness league tasks tracking coordination, logistics, and sales
Built relationships with local San Diego companies
Organized and preparing for events. Collected participant information and participating promotional items
Created content and ran the Instagram and Twitter accounts for the following events: San Diego County Fair 5K & Del Mar Mud Run.

Event CoordinationMarketingSocial MediaEvent Management

Various

Independent Contractor

Mar 2017 – Jan 2018 · 10 mos · San Diego County, California, United States

Day of management for California's top event companies including: White Lace Events, Beyond Events, Generic Events
Tasks include: vendor placement and relations, set up, coordinate food and beverage deliveries, manage various areas of the event, registration, and much more..

Event ManagementVendor Relations

Colorado rockies

Jeep Rally Crew

Mar 2015 – Oct 2015 · 7 mos · Denver Metropolitan Area

Promoted the Colorado Rockies during games offering an energetic approach at entertaining and pumping up the crowd at Coors Field. As the Jeep Rally Crew, we took part in in-game activities and performances; and also represent the Rockies organization at outside events, marketing initiatives, and community appearances.