DANIELLE COHEN

Profile

Results-driven producer with a passion for delivering impactful experiences through meaningful events. Specializing in taking projects from 0 to 1, I thrive building, leading, and collaborating with teams to transform concepts into reality. With extensive experience in event production, project management, and client relations, I excel in high-touch, large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional client experiences.

Key Competencies

Event Production	Project Management	Client Management	Team Coordination
Problem-Solving	Communication Skills	Budget Control	Vendor Coordination

Work Experience

Off the Grid
Partnerships and Programming, 2023—Present

I establish community partnerships, corporate sponsorships, and fundraisers at Off the Grid’s community markets. I also develop creative strategy for special marketing projects and work cross-functionally with stakeholders to execute projects designed to create exceptional onsite event experiences, drive increased attendance, strengthen local businesses, and increase social engagement.

• Raised $16K for local schools and non-profits in first 6 months

TreasureFest
Event Director, 2023-2024

I oversaw and ensured the quality of all event operations for a monthly outdoor music, food, and art festival on Treasure Island, San Francisco. Responsibilities included vendor relations and contract negotiations, budget monitoring and profitability, equipment purchasing and inventory control, team leadership and staff training, problem solving in high-pressure situations, compliance with health and safety regulations, and post event analysis for process improvement.

• Achieved significant cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and effective budget monitoring, increasing event profitability.

Head West Marketplace
Senior Venue Manager, 2020-2023

I managed onsite staff and day-of-event logistics for a monthly pop-up marketplace in Sebastopol, CA. Responsibilities included managing our venue relations and acting as the point person for sponsors, musicians, patrons, and participants.

• Drove successful event execution of monthly festivals by implementing efficient workflows and addressing issues proactively, resulting in improved attendee experiences and vendor satisfaction.

Urban Air Market
Owner & Event Producer, 2010-2020

I founded and curated a marketplace for sustainable design, providing a platform for over 200 small businesses to showcase their products. I created a Regional Director Handbook to standardize processes and successfully expanded the event from San Francisco to Oakland, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta, tailoring each event to its local community. Responsibilities included extensive event production, venue scouting, vendor relations, onsite coordination, managing city permitting, multi-channel event marketing campaigns, and corporate sponsorship sales.

• Attracted an average of 10,000 attendees per event, increasing brand exposure for participating vendors and creating a vibrant community experience.

Missing Piece Productions
Owner & Event Producer, 2005-2010

I founded an award winning artist representation agency and full service production company specializing in custom fashion production, art gallery activations, and runway fashion shows. Responsibilities included recruiting and managing a diverse portfolio of artists, fostering long-term partnerships and negotiating contracts, leading end-to-end production for fashion shows, including concept development, designer curation, venue selection, and model casting. Produced art gallery activations and pop-ups, creating immersive experiences that increased audience engagement and brand visibility.

• Maintained a 90% client retention rate by delivering exceptional service and innovative creative solutions.

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

University of Cape Town, South Africa
Education Abroad Program

Awards

San Francisco Fashion Awards	48 Hour Film Project, San Francisco
Best Event Producer Award	Audience Choice Award
Best Fashion Collective Award	Best Acting Award
Best Fashion Event Award	Best Cinematography Award