Chelsea Burke-Brisson

I'm a creative and solutions-oriented event professional with a passion for designing and delivering meaningful experiences. Combining a background in hospitality, design, and event production, I have led everything from immersive brand activations and experiential marketing programs to large-scale conferences and corporate events. I am skilled in managing logistics, vendor coordination, budgets, travel arrangements, scheduling, client management, and onsite operations.

I thrive on managing complex projects and turning big ideas into reality.

Senior Event Producer - The Event Agency - Montreal & Toronto

(2022-01)

• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, retreats, conferences, galas, brand activations and experiential marketing programs from concept to completion.
• Develop detailed run-of-show documents, timelines, travel schedules, and operational plans to support successful event execution.
• Coordinate multi-city event programs requiring detailed planning and simultaneous execution across multiple locations.
• Lead the creative direction, design, and execution of events, developing creative concepts, branded environments, visual storytelling, décor, staging, and attendee engagement strategies that align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Manage client relationships, budgets, timelines, vendors, logistics, and onsite operations to deliver seamless, high-impact experiences.
• Support business growth through website content management, case study development, proposal design, social media content creation, and internal marketing initiatives.
• Create operational workflows, templates, and processes that improve efficiency and enhance team collaboration.
• Played a key role in expanding The Event Agency's presence in Toronto, establishing new business opportunities and strengthening client partnerships.

Event & Project Coordinator - Riverside St-Henri - Montreal

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Coordinated weddings, corporate functions, community events, and private celebrations from planning through onsite execution.
• Managed event schedules, vendor communications, staffing logistics, budgets, and client requirements.
• Prepared event documentation, timelines, and operational plans to ensure smooth delivery.
• Supported multiple concurrent events while maintaining attention to detail.
• Resolved scheduling conflicts and last-minute operational changes in a fast-paced environment.

General Manager - Riverside St-Henri & Café Malté - Montreal

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Progressed from bartender and server to General Manager, overseeing operations for a 300-person-capacity venue.

• Managed daily operations across a restaurant, bar, café, and event space, including a 150-seat kitchen and full-service food and beverage program.
• Led a team of 40 employees, overseeing recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Managed reservations, customer service, vendor relationships, inventory purchasing, and operational problem-solving.
• Developed partnerships with local food, beverage, coffee, and merchandise suppliers.
• Oversaw social media channels, online communications, and customer engagement initiatives.