Becca

Festival Operations Director

Hogs for the Cause • Freiberufler

Nov 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 6 mos

Delivered a premier two-day BBQ & music festival to 20,000+ attendees annually, raising $5M in 2025 to provide direct aid and relief to families facing variable expenses and economic burdens during pediatric brain cancer treatment. Achieved seamless execution across all festival functions by leading 30 full-time staff, coordinating 800–900 volunteers, and managing numerous freelancers. Streamlined logistics for 90 competitive BBQ teams and multiple stages, ensuring efficient flow for vendors, sponsors, and performers. Improved attendee satisfaction and vendor retention by introducing process enhancements that also reduced operational costs. Elevated the festival's national reputation as both a fundraising powerhouse and cultural destination by deepening community engagement and sponsor partnerships.

Front of House Manager

Smuttynose Brewing Company • Vollzeit

Mar 2023 - Apr 2025 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Attracted capacity crowds and positioned the venue as a regional entertainment destination by curating 6 live music acts per week (Memorial–October). Boosted winter traffic by producing innovative year-round programming, including trivia, music bingo, and late-night music events. Enhanced the venue's role as both a dining and cultural hub by forging partnerships with local artists and vendors. Consistently filled a 350-capacity brewpub during peak times while directing operations that enhanced overall guest experience. Increased staff efficiency and retention by managing and developing a team of 20–25 employees through effective scheduling, training, and leadership. Created new revenue streams and strengthened customer loyalty by launching beer and spirit pairing dinners, highlighting collaboration between culinary and bar teams.