Authored Articles & Features
TEDx St.George - Planning Your Perfect Day
Rocky Mountain Bride: Everything You Need to Know About Tented Weddings
Utah Bride & Groom: Choosing Men's Wedding Ring
Zion Brides Blog: THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR ELOPING IN ZION NATIONAL PARK
Zion Brides Blog: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING
Rocky Mountain Bride Interview
Zion Brides Fall 2023 Magazine
Zion Brides Blog: THE MUST-KNOW INS AND OUTS OF VOW PREPARATION
The Knot Interview: 13 Old-School Wedding Etiquette Rules It's OK to Ditch—Plus, the Non-Negotiables
Zion Brides - Why You Need A Wedding Planner & Designer
Zion Brides - Alta Lodge Black Tie Wedding
New Jersey Bride Magazine -5 Unexpected Places To Get Married
Zion Brides - Cedar Rose Estate Styled Shoot
Utah Bride & Groom - Real Wedding: Madison and Tommy Alta Wedding
Rocky Mountain Bride - Real Wedding: Blissful Summer Ski Wedding
Rocky Mountain Bride - Real Wedding: Pretty in Blush
Rocky Mountain Bride - Wedding Content Creator: Newest Serge in Wedding Vendors
Utah Valley Bride' Local Love: Frank and Sarari
Real Wedding Feature on Apollo Fields - The Blake Hotel, New Haven, CT
Real Life Wedding Feature on Apollo Fields - Yale University
Press
Argentum Best of the Best Awards featured in Senior Living Executive Magazine. Full press release available here.
Evergreen Woods SuerNova Winner featured on Senior Living Communities
The Holidays at Evergreen Woods featured on Zip06
Classic Car Show at Evergreen Woods in the New Haven Register and The Shoreline Times
Be The Change Interview featured on Senior Living Communities
Drive By Parade During COVID-19 Pandemic featured in The Sound
Broadway Signature Event featured in Zip06
Dog Parade Fundraiser featured in Zip 06
Evergreen Woods Podcast- created, edited, and managed by Irene Katzias available on Spotify
Special Events at Evergreen Woods featured on Facebook
AIA Connecticut 2018 Awards Gala featured in Architype Magazine December 2018
AIA Annual Conference 2018 featured in Architype Magazine November 2018
AIA Annual Golf & Croquet Outing: GOLFNADO featured in Architype Magazine June 2018
Irene + Co Events Customer Reviews featured on WeddingWire
Awards
2024 WeddingWire Couples Choice Award: State of Utah
2024 The Knot Best of the Best Award: Start Of Utah
2024 Best of State Minority Owned Business: Runner Up
2023 WeddingWire Couples Choice Award: State of Connecticut and Utah
2023 The Knot Best of the Best Award: Start Of Connecticut and Utah
2021 Argentum Best of the Best Award: Honorable Mention for the Evergreen Woods Podcast
2020 Supernova Executive of the Year for Evergreen Woods, Senior Living Communities
2020 Couples Choice Award by WeddingWire 1 of 6 Wedding Planners in the State of Connecticut
2019 Best New and Innovative Programming for Senior Living Communities
2019 J.O.Y (Joining Older and Younger) Program of the Year for Senior Living Communities
2019 Best Wellness Program for Senior Living Communities
2019 Best Signature Experience Event for Senior Living Communities
2019 Couples Choice Award by WeddingWire - 1 of 6 Wedding Planners in the State of Connecticut
2015 & 2016 Best Community Program of the Year Award for 2 consecutive years - Marymount Manhattan College
Community
WIPA; Wedding International Professionals Association Member
Admin and Worship Volunteer at Hilltop Church
Event Director for the Downtown Milford Business Association.
The Board of Directors Events Chair for The Milford Arts Council
Vertical Church Volunteer Event Coordinator
Alternative Spring Break Leader
Youth Service Opportunity Project
Break a Difference
Humane Society of New York
New Hope for Kids
Skills
Experience
Irene + Co Events - Owner
July 2016 - Present
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Negotiate Contracts for clients and review vendor contracts.
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Execute day of coordination
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Design weddings with client identity in mind
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Planning, and execution of all event logistics and design.
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Budget management for clients.
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2019 & 2020 WeddingWire Couples Choice Award for the State of Connecticut.
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Provide small business administration support.
The Joshua Group - Media Manager, Brand Builder, & Business Builder
December 2020 - 2022
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Create graphic design content for clients
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Design, code, and manage websites
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Support recruiting efforts for clients
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Customize QR codes
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Administration support
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Leadership Development Coordinator
Evergreen Woods - Social Events Director
February 2019 - May 2021
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Plan and execute monthly signature events that include award ceremonies, carnivals, and social gatherings.
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Schedule and oversee all classes and programs for 3 departments.
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Manage a staff and payroll for the programming department.
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Budget monthly expenses for 3 departments.
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Create flyers, invitations, and marketing material.
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Created, edited, and managed the Evergreen Woods Podcast available on Spotify.
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Media management and creation of the EW Network- internal TV channel for residents.
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Organized and executed logistics for all 3 clinics of the COVID-19 Vaccine.
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Execute and monitor all mass communications for the community.
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Serve as an Executive Team Member to make decisions for the company's overall goals.
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Mentored by the Executive Director on leadership development, operations management, and sales.
Downtown Milford Business Association - Events Director
July 2019 - December 2019
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Organize iconic community events such as the Hallo-Weekend and the Lamplight Stroll.
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Soliciting sponsorship and vendor participation in events.
AIA Connecticut - Event and Sponsorship Manager
February 2018 - February 2019
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Organize and execute all logistics for 15+ events including Golf Outings, Galas, and Annual Conference at Mohegan Sun.
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Event attendance ranges from 50 - 500.
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Responsible for all sponsorship sales and budgeting of event
VidCon, Anaheim, CA - Expo Hall Manager
May 2017 - June 2017 & May 2018 - June 2018
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Supervise Exhibit Hall load in activities.
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Manage talent presence.
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Interact with Exhibitors and Booth Sponsors.
Monarch Entertainment, New York City - Wedding Planner and Designer
October 2016 - December 2017
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Coordinate Vendors.
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Manage logistics and scheduling of the event.
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Attend to client request.
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Budget event for client.
DavidsTea, New York City - Events Coordinator
August 2014 - May 2015
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Plan and organize events with local vendors, businesses, and clients.
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Day of coordinator for events.