Sierra Pearson

Results-driven Event Manager with 8+ years of experience leading conferences, donor events, corporate meetings, advocacy receptions, galas, and multi-venue programs across nonprofit, hospitality, and association environments. Skilled in full-cycle event production including logistics coordination, vendor management, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, onsite execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage high-visibility events while delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting organizational goals.

Meeting and Events Sales Manager at Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria (2026-01 – Present)

• Manage full lifecycle planning and execution for corporate, VIP, and group events in a high-volume hospitality environment
• Serve as primary liaison between clients, hotel departments, and external vendors to ensure seamless event delivery
• Lead operational planning meetings coordinating timelines, logistics, catering, audiovisual production, and guest services
• Develop customized event proposals, pricing structures, and production plans aligned with client goals and budgets
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships that support repeat business and positive guest experiences

Event Manager at The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (2025-07 – 2025-10)

• Led end-to-end production of national conferences, Congressional receptions, advocacy events, and executive stakeholder programs
• Coordinated multi-venue logistics including venue sourcing, permits, travel arrangements, production schedules, audiovisual needs, and onsite operations
• Managed communication between internal departments, government relations teams, branding partners, and external vendors
• Oversaw event budgets, contract tracking, invoicing, and post-event reporting for leadership teams
• Executed sponsor activations, hospitality coordination, and recognition deliverables for partners and stakeholders

Event Manager at McLean School of Maryland (2023-07 – 2025-06)

• Produced fundraising galas, donor cultivation events, and mission-driven programs supporting over $1M in annual fundraising goals
• Planned and executed donor engagement initiatives focused on stewardship, relationship building, and philanthropic retention
• Recruited, trained, and managed volunteer teams supporting large-scale events and guest experience operations
• Coordinated speaker logistics, accessibility accommodations, registration processes, and onsite event execution
• Collaborated cross-functionally to align event strategy with institutional messaging and community engagement objectives

Program Associate at Temple Rodef Shalom (2022-02 – 2023-07)

• Coordinated volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and training for community programming and engagement initiatives
• Supported logistics and onsite operations for large-scale cultural and community events
• Assisted with communications, scheduling, and operational coordination for recurring organizational programs

Program Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council (2021-01 – 2022-02)

• Built community partnerships to expand program participation and regional engagement initiatives
• Managed event logistics, vendor coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking for council-wide programs and events
• Supported volunteer engagement and operational planning across multiple large-scale events and activities

Customer Care & Business Specialist at Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council (2020-07 – 2020-12)

• Provided administrative and customer support for member programs, volunteer services, and council operations
• Assisted with event coordination, communications, and organizational logistics across multiple departments

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre – Ferrum College