PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MINT, Washington, DC
• Special Events
• Outdoor Festivals
• Corporate Negotiations and Contracts
• Sponsorships and Fundraising
SALES ASSOCIATE, HOME, BLOOMINGDALES, Chevy Chase, MD
• Special Events
• Client Services and Protocol
• Retail Sales
• Private Registry and Personal Shopping
TACOMA RAINERS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, Tacoma, WA, 2007 Season
• Game Entertainment (on and off field)
• Mascot Coordination
• Personal Appearances
• Entertainment Consultation and Development
• Sound and Music Design and Acquisition
SPECIAL EVENTS TEAM, PJ HUMMEL& COMPANY, Tacoma, WA
• Event Design / Décor'
• Creative Consultation
• Lighting Design / Placement
• Warehouse Management
• Load In / Event Strike
EVENT PLANNER, TONY VILLA CREATIVE, INC, Washington DC
• Event Design / Meetings Management
• Theme and Concept Development
• ROEI (Return on Event Investment)
• Public Relations (Media & Corporate Liaison)
• Custom Prop & Set Construction
• Venue Procurement
• Contract Negotiation
• Budget Management
• International Protocol Coordination
• Guest List Management
• On Site Coordination
Technical Skills
• Print Ad/Invitation Consultation and Design
• Web Site Design & Campaign Email
• File Maker Pro, Audio & Graphic Manipulation Software
• MS Office Applications; Outlook, Word, Excel, Data Base Management
Achievements – Product Launches / Grand Openings / Social Events Nationally;
EXCURSIONS - Produced & conceived by Tony Villa Creative, this “Designer Series” of events targeting the Capitol
Area’s elite, set a new standard for ultra stylish fundraising events in DC metropolitan area. Attendance: 100 – 400
guests per event
CREATIVE VISION – Commanded media attention by successfully engineering events that dramatically unfold and
kinetically reveal multiple layers of set pieces, performers and décor during the course of the evening.
Highlighted Events
• 2005 Ewenom Spring Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art
• “The L Word” Premiere Party, HBO/HRC
• Results the Gym, Grand Opening Gala
• The Cherry Fund, Host Party
• 2005 Woman of the Year, Leukemia Lymphoma Society
• Game Show Network , Private Residence
DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS, WINMARK CONCEPTS, Washington, DC
• Event Marketing/Sales
• National Touring Promotions
• Travel Management
• Design / Client Presentation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Account Support, Décor and Execution
• Site Selection / Staffing
• Tradeshow Exhibit Design / Execution
• Creative Development
• Press Release / PR Management
Achievements - Product Launches / National Touring Campaigns / Event Design;
DELIVERED SUCCESS - Authored and managed turn-key, national touring event campaigns annually, reaching 40+
markets and thousands of targeted consumers.
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS - Dramatically increased the intended scope of campaigns with increased staffing, custom
features and unparalleled quality while breaking through to upper tier accounts / markets that previously refused
such campaigns.
UNRIVALED SUCCESS - Directly increased sales / fundraising efforts while delivering the Marketing Promotion on
time and under budget - a first in the history of the company. Successfully achieved this goal annually, during
tenure.
INFLUENTIAL CREATIVITY - Premiered and executed “Designer Awards Series” in 12 major Markets, honoring
nationally renowned designers. The unique styling of these marketing events drew national press, client raves, and
directly influenced the entire marketing strategy in the branding of the sponsor product.
RECORD SETTING CREATIVITY - Directed a staff of eight assistants, numerous talent and countless vendors during
one of Aspen’s most lucrative week long events. Designed and managed over 65 individual events (20 – 3000
guests per event) for Aspen Gay Ski Week, on behalf of the presenting sponsor annually. Highlights include; daily
Après Ski Event, Opening Party, Boutique Night (20+ participating boutiques), VIP receptions, Gallery Walk, The Main
Event and The Closing Party on top of Aspen Mountain.
INSTRUCTOR; EDUCATIONAL FIELD STUDIES, Washington, DC
• Course Training
• Travel Logistics
• Education
• Teacher Liaison
• Public Speaking
• Course design
Achievements - As an Educator along the Eastern Seaboard;
INNOVATIVE - Acted as Educational leader for students seeking Advanced History Credit by employing creative
methods of teaching through experiential, critical thinking and creative learning tactics.
TEAM PLAYER - Worked directly with the student’s full time teacher to reach and exceed course objectives.
Managed travel, format and logistics.
IN DEMAND - Was regarded as one of the most innovative instructors in the company and thus one of the most
requested leaders by teachers nationally. Eventually both student groups and schools were comprised of 95%
repeat clients.
DIRECTOR OF SALES, SEATTLE SEAPLANES, Seattle, WA
• Corporate / Client Sales
• Sales Development and Strategy
• Special Events Coordinator
• Design / Client Presentation
• Press Release / PR Management
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MINT, Washington, DC
• Special Events
• Outdoor Festivals
• Corporate Negotiations and Contracts
• Sponsorships and Fundraising
SALES ASSOCIATE, HOME, BLOOMINGDALES, Chevy Chase, MD
• Special Events
• Client Services and Protocol
• Retail Sales
• Private Registry and Personal Shopping
TACOMA RAINERS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, Tacoma, WA, 2007 Season
• Game Entertainment (on and off field)
• Mascot Coordination
• Personal Appearances
• Entertainment Consultation and Development
• Sound and Music Design and Acquisition
SPECIAL EVENTS TEAM, PJ HUMMEL& COMPANY, Tacoma, WA
• Event Design / Décor'
• Creative Consultation
• Lighting Design / Placement
• Warehouse Management
• Load In / Event Strike
EVENT PLANNER, TONY VILLA CREATIVE, INC, Washington DC
• Event Design / Meetings Management
• Theme and Concept Development
• ROEI (Return on Event Investment)
• Public Relations (Media & Corporate Liaison)
• Custom Prop & Set Construction
• Venue Procurement
• Contract Negotiation
• Budget Management
• International Protocol Coordination
• Guest List Management
• On Site Coordination
Technical Skills
• Print Ad/Invitation Consultation and Design
• Web Site Design & Campaign Email
• File Maker Pro, Audio & Graphic Manipulation Software
• MS Office Applications; Outlook, Word, Excel, Data Base Management
Achievements – Product Launches / Grand Openings / Social Events Nationally;
EXCURSIONS - Produced & conceived by Tony Villa Creative, this “Designer Series” of events targeting the Capitol
Area’s elite, set a new standard for ultra stylish fundraising events in DC metropolitan area. Attendance: 100 – 400
guests per event
CREATIVE VISION – Commanded media attention by successfully engineering events that dramatically unfold and
kinetically reveal multiple layers of set pieces, performers and décor during the course of the evening.
Highlighted Events
• 2005 Ewenom Spring Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art
• “The L Word” Premiere Party, HBO/HRC
• Results the Gym, Grand Opening Gala
• The Cherry Fund, Host Party
• 2005 Woman of the Year, Leukemia Lymphoma Society
• Game Show Network , Private Residence
DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS, WINMARK CONCEPTS, Washington, DC
• Event Marketing/Sales
• National Touring Promotions
• Travel Management
• Design / Client Presentation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Account Support, Décor and Execution
• Site Selection / Staffing
• Tradeshow Exhibit Design / Execution
• Creative Development
• Press Release / PR Management
Achievements - Product Launches / National Touring Campaigns / Event Design;
DELIVERED SUCCESS - Authored and managed turn-key, national touring event campaigns annually, reaching 40+
markets and thousands of targeted consumers.
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS - Dramatically increased the intended scope of campaigns with increased staffing, custom
features and unparalleled quality while breaking through to upper tier accounts / markets that previously refused
such campaigns.
UNRIVALED SUCCESS - Directly increased sales / fundraising efforts while delivering the Marketing Promotion on
time and under budget - a first in the history of the company. Successfully achieved this goal annually, during
tenure.
INFLUENTIAL CREATIVITY - Premiered and executed “Designer Awards Series” in 12 major Markets, honoring
nationally renowned designers. The unique styling of these marketing events drew national press, client raves, and
directly influenced the entire marketing strategy in the branding of the sponsor product.
RECORD SETTING CREATIVITY - Directed a staff of eight assistants, numerous talent and countless vendors during
one of Aspen’s most lucrative week long events. Designed and managed over 65 individual events (20 – 3000
guests per event) for Aspen Gay Ski Week, on behalf of the presenting sponsor annually. Highlights include; daily
Après Ski Event, Opening Party, Boutique Night (20+ participating boutiques), VIP receptions, Gallery Walk, The Main
Event and The Closing Party on top of Aspen Mountain.
INSTRUCTOR; EDUCATIONAL FIELD STUDIES, Washington, DC
• Course Training
• Travel Logistics
• Education
• Teacher Liaison
• Public Speaking
• Course design
Achievements - As an Educator along the Eastern Seaboard;
INNOVATIVE - Acted as Educational leader for students seeking Advanced History Credit by employing creative
methods of teaching through experiential, critical thinking and creative learning tactics.
TEAM PLAYER - Worked directly with the student’s full time teacher to reach and exceed course objectives.
Managed travel, format and logistics.
IN DEMAND - Was regarded as one of the most innovative instructors in the company and thus one of the most
requested leaders by teachers nationally. Eventually both student groups and schools were comprised of 95%
repeat clients.
DIRECTOR OF SALES, SEATTLE SEAPLANES, Seattle, WA
• Corporate / Client Sales
• Sales Development and Strategy
• Special Events Coordinator
• Design / Client Presentation
• Press Release / PR Management
| EDUCATION BA Liberal Arts (Theatre Arts / Design Management) / Theatre Scholarship • University of Washington (Seattle, WA, Sept. 1995 – July 1996 ) • The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC, Sept. 1992 – June 1995 ) Professional Certificate Program – Event Management (CWEP Certification) • George Washington University, School of Business |
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| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Meeting Planners International International Society of Event Specialists Professional Convention Management Association |
| NOTABLES 1995 US Collegiate Champion – Ballroom Dance, Fl, USA 1996 World Finalist - Ballroom Dance, Weymouth, UK National Competitive Speech and Debate Finalist |
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| This website was designed and created by Tony Villa. He is entirely self taught and has designed original websites for several of his clients and their respective events. |
| Tony Villa has enrolled in the Professional Certificate Program EVENT MANAGEMENT at George Washington University, School of Business in Washington DC. The only program of its kind in the United States. |
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