Ashley Zahari

A versatile professional with a background in communications, events, and technology, I hold a BA in Media Communications from Webster University (with minors in Psychology and Audio Production). My career began in live entertainment, working as a box office assistant at Live Nation, setting up A/V for performances, and mastering podcasts for a nonprofit radio station. This experience sparked my passion for event management, leading me to Maritz Global Events, where I coordinated travel for Edward Jones before being promoted to an Event Manager onsite at Google in Sunnyvale, CA.

Since then, I have taken on freelance and contract roles, including event planning for Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, A/V tech work for New Community Church in Palo Alto, and event management for a professional music group’s debut performance at Noc Noc in San Francisco.

Additionally, I have two years of serving experience, working at Bob Evans and Mike Duffy’s in St. Louis before relocating permanently to San Jose.

I am an experienced events and communications professional with a background in event planning, A/V technology, and hospitality. I’ve managed events for organizations like Google, Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, and professional music groups, while also working in A/V production and live event support. Additionally, I have two years of restaurant serving experience, highlighting my strong customer service and logistical skills.

Please see my professional portfolio at AshleyZahari.com for details.

BA, Media Communications from Webster University (minors in Psychology and Audio Production)