Events
As part of Tarheel Communications Solutions, I have had a role in the following events:
Pinehurst Barbecue Festival
Featuring five signature events, including a Celebration Concert (“Music on Magnolia”), Grilling Classes (“‘Q’-School”), a VIP Sponsor Event (“Meet The Masters”), a Bourbon Pairing (“Bourbon & Bites”) and the all-day Ed Mitchell Pitmaster Invitational Street Fair, the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival had nearly 5,000 attendees across all events in its first year in 2021. I had a role in the following tasks as it related to the Festival.
Designed the event website; www.pinehurstbarbecuefestival.com
Managed all event social media, built a following of 1,700+ across Facebook and Instagram.
Created all event collateral, including event tickets, signage, social media graphics, and posters; supervised event logo development.
Scheduling and supervising 75
Event Ticket Operations, Reporting and Fulfillment
Event Logistics, Set-Up, Tear Down
Festival D’Avion
The Festival D’Avion is an Annual Celebration of Freedom and Flight hosted every year at the Moore County Airport in Southern Pines, NC. We are planning to operate the third annual event in October 2021. Some of the duties I’ve undertaken as part of the event include:
Website Design (www.festivaldavion.com)
Creative Design, including Event Tickets, Flyers, Credentials, Signage, Social Media and Banners.
Coordination and scheduling of 75 event volunteers.
Ticket Sales Management through Eventbrite (2018) and TicketMeSandhills.com (2019-2021)
Sponsorship Sales and Fulfillment
Event Logistics and Set Up
Acura Alumni Championship
The Acura College Alumni Team Championship had an eight year run at Pinehurst Resort (2010-2017), and featured 240 golfers representing 60 NCAA Division I colleges and universities competing for the Acura Cup.
Identified 60 Qualifying Events and adapted them into qualifiers for the Acura College Alumni Team Championship
Secured Hole In One Prizes for Each Qualifying Event
Facilitated the delivery of Winners Information and event signage to each qualifying event
Managed the Championship Database, which includes the details for all 60 qualifiers as well as the details for 240 golfers.
Worked with Pinehurst Resort's lodging and transportation departments to provide accurate travel arrangements and rooming assignments for all attendees.
Managed an annual event budget and order all event gifts.
Assisted Pinehurst Resort's golf staff with scoring and other event details.
Coordinated scoring volunteers that walk with each foursome.
Conducted an annual survey for both event participants and qualifying events to improve the event for the future.
Managed the event website, www.acuraalumniteamchampionship.com (now offline.)
U.S. Kids Golf World Championships
Held at Pinehurst Resort since 2006, the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship has grown from one golf tournament featuring 800 kids to the World's Largest Junior Golf Tournament. Featuring ten separate tournaments and nearly 2,400 golfers aged 5-12 from 48 states and 56 countries, the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship takes place over two weeks each summer. I have provided operational support to U.S. Kids Golf's Tournament Staff in varying capacities over the years, including:
Coordination of all "outside-the-ropes" events during the World Championships
An annual "Skills Challenge" during the Teen World Championship attended by 600 teens and their families.
The "Parade of Nations" that serves as the opening ceremonies for the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship, featuring 1,500 kids and their families
Two Separate Closing Award Ceremonies
Assistance with Volunteer Coordination and Management
Placing an annual order for shuttle golf carts, and coordinating their locations at 14 golf courses.
Serving as a liaison between U.S. Kids Golf and Pinehurst Resort, as well as U.S. Kids Golf and Honda, their official vehicle sponsor.
Producing stories for the annual The Pilot U.S. Kids Golf newspaper insert.
Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance
After a 5-year run at Pinehurst Resort, the Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance celebrated its 5th and final year in 2017. The luxury car show was held on the fairways of Pinehurst Resort. Like the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship, with the growth of the Pinehurst Concours d'Elegance, my role in the event grew as the event continued to grow in size.
Helped grow event attendance from 2,000 in year one (2013) to 12,000 in year five (2017)
Coordinated and Managed of 100+ Event Volunteers
Set up and managed of the "Entrant Paddock" parking area at the Pinehurst Fair Barn
Operated the Par 3 Challenge golf tournament, sponsored by Acura, on the day prior to the Concours.
Served as the year-round "on-the-ground" representative for CSM Production, the owners of the Pinehurst Concours.
Acted as a liason between CSM and Pinehurst Resort, as well as CSM and the Village of Pinehurst
Post Event Clean-Up and Event Sanitation
Moore County Airport 2014 U.S. Open "Community Gateway"
Our company was faced with the unique opportunity to create a "Community Gateway" for the nearly 10,000 passengers, both professional golfers and corporate guests, that utilized the Moore County Airport during the 2014 U.S. Open Championships, held at Pinehurst Resort. We managed every aspect of the airport, except for physically landing and fueling planes.
Identified North Carolina-based sponsors to convert the airline terminal into a warm and inviting "living space" featuring Bob Timberlake Furniture, televisions, complimentary refreshments and local beer and wine samplings.
Converted the Airport Gift Shop into a miniature Pinehurst Pro Shop for guests who had one last chance to get a memento on the way home.
Unloaded luggage off of all planes and processed it through the terminal, and transported arriving guests to the terminal from their spot on the tarmac.
Loaded all luggage of tour players into their courtesy vehicles.
Identified a local airline caterer who handled all food and beverage operations for the planes.
Processed every bag through the terminal upon departures, including a United Airlines charter flight for players, families, and caddies on their way to the next PGA Tour Stop.
Managed a team of 60 local volunteers who assisted in these efforts.
2016 William Pretty Jr. Golf Classic
Held in honor of William Pretty Jr, the 11th annual William Pretty Jr. Golf Classic was held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC on August 22, 2016.
Re-designed the event website and all event creative.
Streamlined the event registration process, and coordinated with the Black McDonalds Owners Association to help sell teams and sponsorships the event.
Managed the participant database and ordered all event gifts.
Secured donations for raffle prizes and event prizes.
Raised over $20,000 for the William Pretty Jr. Foundation, which benefits scholarships for Students at Shaw University.
Pinehurst Partner Cup
An annual event held at Pinehurst Resort for all of their vendor partners, our company assists Pinehurst in event operations, managing event registration, coordinating welcome gifts, and operating a skills challenge for the vendors.
Coca-Cola Pinehurst Invitational
An annual event held at Pinehurst for the Coca-Cola Company, our company assists Pinehurst in event operations, managing event registration, coordinating welcome gifts, and operating an annual putting contest for Coca-Cola and their invited guests. Additionally, I design all event creative for this event.
Moore County Partners in Progress "Progress Cup"
An annual event held at Pinehurst for Moore County's Economic Development office, our company assists in event operations, managing event registration, coordinating player gifts, and organizing their annual dinner.