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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

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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

WIPA certified planner

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

  • Negotiate Contracts for clients and review vendor contracts. 

  • Execute day of coordination 

  • Design weddings with client identity in mind

  • Planning, and execution of all event logistics and design.

  • Budget management for clients. 

  • 2019 & 2020 WeddingWire  Couples Choice Award for the State of Connecticut.

  • Provide small business administration support.

The Joshua Group - Media Manager, Brand Builder, & Business Builder 

December  2020 - 2022

  • Create graphic design content for clients

  • Design, code, and manage websites

  • Support recruiting efforts for clients

  • Customize QR codes

  • Administration support

  • Leadership Development Coordinator 

Evergreen Woods  - Social Events Director

February 2019 - May 2021

  • Plan and execute monthly signature events that include award ceremonies, carnivals, and social gatherings.

  • Schedule and oversee all classes and programs for 3 departments.

  • Manage a staff and payroll for the programming department.

  • Budget monthly expenses for 3 departments.

  • Create flyers, invitations, and marketing material.

  • Created, edited, and managed the Evergreen Woods Podcast available on Spotify.

  • Media management and creation of the EW Network- internal TV channel for residents. 

  • Organized and executed logistics for all 3 clinics of the COVID-19 Vaccine.

  • Execute and monitor all mass communications for the community.

  • Serve as an Executive Team Member to make decisions for the company's overall goals.

  • Mentored by the Executive Director on leadership development, operations management, and sales.

Downtown Milford Business Association  - Events Director

July 2019 - December 2019

  • Organize iconic community events such as the Hallo-Weekend and the Lamplight Stroll.

  • Soliciting sponsorship and vendor participation in events. 

AIA Connecticut - Event and Sponsorship Manager

February 2018 - February 2019

  • Organize and execute all logistics for 15+ events including Golf Outings, Galas, and Annual Conference at Mohegan Sun.  

  • Event attendance ranges from 50 - 500.

  • Responsible for all sponsorship sales and budgeting of event

VidCon, Anaheim, CA  - Expo Hall Manager

May 2017 - June 2017 & May 2018 - June 2018

  • Supervise Exhibit Hall load in activities.

  • Manage talent presence.

  • Interact with Exhibitors and Booth Sponsors.

Monarch Entertainment,  New York City  - Wedding Planner and Designer

October 2016 - December 2017

  • Coordinate Vendors.

  • Manage logistics and scheduling of the event.

  • Attend to client request.

  • Budget event for client.

DavidsTea,  New York City  - Events Coordinator

August 2014 - May 2015

  • Plan and organize events with local vendors, businesses, and clients.

  • Day of coordinator for events.

Apple Certified Technician

Public Speaker

Office 365

Graphic Design


Social Media

Safe Zone and Diversity training facilitator 

Website Design & Development
 
Adobe Audition
 
Media Management
 
Budgeting
 
High End Customer Service
 
Event Planning
 
Crisis Management
 
Leadership.

Education

Marymount Manhattan College 
Cum Laude- 3.5 GPA
Major Theater Directing 
Minor Journalism
Student Government Association President 
 
Columbia University Constitutional Law Summer Program

Graphic Design and Marketing  CPD Certified

T.H.R.I.V.E Emerging Leaders Graduate 
Small Business Association 
Class of 2023

 

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