Amy Berner

Experience

• Freelance

  Freelance Event Professional

  Dec 2024 - Present

  Leveraging my skills and knowledge to contribute to a wide variety of projects, including live events, scenic production, guest experience, training, and SME roles.

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  Quest Events

  Regional Manager

  Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

  North America’s leader in stunning drape, modular scenic, staging, and event furniture rentals.

  • Oversaw regional operations generating $22M in annual revenue across three major markets.
  • Managed a team of 7 direct reports and 52 indirect reports, directing hiring, performance, training, and compliance to exceed company KPIs.
  • Built new training systems that improved job knowledge and performance consistency.
  • Led cross-market resource sharing and scheduling that cut contingent labor costs by 60% and improved delivery efficiency.
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  Quest Events

  General Manager

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Oversaw Los Angeles/Orange County operations, generating $10M in annual revenue.
  • Managed a team of 2 direct reports and 24 indirect reports, directing hiring, performance, training, and compliance.
  • Increased gross profitability by 7% through tighter cost controls, pricing adjustments, and workflow optimization.
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  Quest Events

  Producer

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Directed onsite teams of 2-24, coordinating vendors, production crews, and clients to deliver high-impact experiences.
  • Produced corporate, non-profit, social, and experiential event decor valued at up to $30K per project, managing concept, design, logistics, and execution.
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  Quest Events

  General Manager

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Elevate Global

  Logistics Manager

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Contracted for Orange County Health Care Agency Operation Independence: OC COVID Response Team OC Fairgrounds Vaccine POD Site

  • Led logistics operations for two major vaccination sites serving 317,000+ Orange County residents.
  • Supervised 14 logistics staff and coordinated with medical staff, county vendors, and venue teams to ensure continuous site functionality.
  • Minimized daily set-up times each day with continuously improved layout, supply tracking, and communication systems.
  • Oversaw site build, inventory, security, traffic management, compliance, and site clearing post-event.
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  Elevate Global

  Logistics & Communications Lead

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Contracted for Orange County Health Care Agency Operation Independence: OC COVID Response Team OC Fairgrounds Vaccine POD Site

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  Code Four

  Senior Project Manager & Event Producer

  Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

  When an officer indicates a “Code Four,” they are letting other officers know that the situation is under control, and no further assistance is required. We are your Code Four. Code Four is a full-service agency in Huntington Beach, CA with over a decade of experience in, well, pretty much everything. We’re made up of five main divisions: agency, experiential, print, fabrication and technical – all aiming to deliver solution-based results for our clients and brands. We’re vertically integrated so that we can better serve our partners, making us the one-stop-shop for everything and anything. And instead of outsourcing our jobs, we’ve fully invested in developing our kick-a** team and capitalizing on the best high-tech equipment, all so that we can become a more capable, talented and skilled company.

  • Designed nine brand activations and special events before the pandemic shutdown, ensuring all projects met scope, schedule, and budget targets.
  • Created and delivered event presentations to major clients.
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  The Queen Mary

  Director of Entertainment Events

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  The Queen Mary is an iconic 1936 ocean liner moored at Long Beach, serving guests today as a hotel, dining destination, and one-of-a-kind event venue.

  • Managed event production team and event budgets of up to $2M each and ensured all projects met compliance and guest satisfaction.
  • goals. Drove revenue through enhanced programming, pricing strategies, and new initiatives.
  • Chinese New Year: profitable in its first year, sold out. Valentine’s Day: doubled forecast GOP, second seating sold out. St. Patrick’s Day: beat GOP forecast by 53% and attendance forecast by 50%, sold out.
  • Beverage initiatives such as event specialty drinks and “hidden” bar experiences, increasing beverage average by 1.50/pp
  • Led production of the Queen Mary’s signature public events with audiences of up to 20K attendees.
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  Pacific Event Productions

  Senior Event Producer/Vice President of Marketing and Communications

  Jan 2014 - Sep 2018

  PEP is a one-stop shop for a total corporate event experience. Through both our in-house capabilities and our extensive network of partner companies and subcontractors, they can coordinate your event, large or small, from conception to completion.

  • Directed major corporate accounts and large-scale event builds valued at $5K to $400K per program.
  • Grew company presence through strategic partnerships and targeted marketing campaigns that increased lead generation and expanded the client base.
  • Managed and mentored cross-functional teams across creative, production, and operations, supporting employee development, performance standards, and retention.
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  Pacific Event Productions

  Event Design and Sales Manager

  May 2005 - Dec 2013

  • Designed and sold over $1M in event decor and entertainment revenue in my first year—first in company history to achieve milestone in that short a time.
  • Developed and produced tailored event concepts, activations, and exhibits for DMCs, government agencies, theme parks, conventions, and Fortune 500 companies.
  • Oversaw all aspects of event production, including floral design, lighting design, AV, scenic builds, custom builds, signage, fabrics, stage structure and design, and entertainment.
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  Freelance

  Writer

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2012

  • Ten publications
  • Author of essays, articles, and sections of books, primarily in regards to books, television, and other areas of pop culture. The majority of the work has been for Smart Pop Books.
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  Pacific Event Productions

  Senior Event Manager/Sales Assistant

  Aug 2003 - May 2005
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  American Lung Association

  Event Manager

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2003
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  Pacific Event Productions

  Senior Program Manager

  Jun 2000 - Jan 2002
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  Pacific Event Productions

  Program Manager

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

• SEAT Planners Incorporated

  Operations Manager

  Jun 1996 - Jan 1999
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  SeaWorld San Diego

  Entertainer

  May 1992 - Apr 1996