Wendy Corn

Dynamic event operations and hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience producing conferences, festivals, fundraising events, corporate programs, premium hospitality experiences, and community celebrations from concept through flawless execution. Recognized for building meaningful client relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex logistics, and creating memorable guest experiences. Brings a rare combination of strategic event production, marketing expertise, and hands-on hospitality experience serving VIP guests at premiere sports, entertainment, wedding, and private event venues.

Calm under pressure, highly organized, and passionate about delivering thoughtful service that reflects an organization's mission and values.

Event Producer | Marketing Strategist at Shalom Austin • Austin Jewish Film Festival • Sherry Matthews Advocacy Marketing • Freelance Producer (2008-01 – Present)

Produced and coordinated dozens of community events, fundraising initiatives, festivals, educational programs, and digital experiences while collaborating across departments, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and executive leadership.

• Produced community celebrations, fundraising events, educational programming, and cultural festivals serving audiences ranging from intimate gatherings to events exceeding 1,000 attendees coordinating vendors, production schedules, marketing, volunteers, and event logistics.
• Managed event planning from initial concept through day-of execution, coordinating vendors, production schedules, communications, volunteers, speakers, and logistics.
• Built long-term partnerships with community organizations including Austin Film Society, Austin School of Film, Shalom Austin, and numerous nonprofit and arts organizations.
• Coordinated live and virtual programming, including moderator responsibilities, guest speakers, audiovisual planning, and audience engagement.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects while balancing timelines, priorities, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Developed marketing strategies, promotional campaigns, and event communications that increased attendance and community engagement.
• Produced more than 30 fundraising and storytelling videos supporting philanthropic initiatives and organizational campaigns.

Premium Hospitality & Event Operations at Moody Center • Q2 Stadium • Drink Slingers • Dining with Doryan • UT Football • Willie Nelson's Luck Ranch • US Open • Barclay's Center Brooklyn • Radio City Music Hall (2017-01 – Present)

Provide exceptional hospitality and operational support for high-profile sports, entertainment, wedding, festival, and private events in fast-paced premium environments.

• Deliver elevated guest experiences for VIP members, corporate clients, wedding guests, and festival attendees while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Coordinate event setup, breakdown, inventory, POS operations, and bar service for events ranging from private celebrations to venues serving thousands of guests.
• Collaborate closely with event coordinators, venue management, catering teams, and fellow staff to ensure seamless execution.
• Build lasting relationships with repeat guests through attentive, personalized hospitality.
• Recognized as Levy Restaurants Premium Team Employee of the Month (March 2023).

Internet Marketing Manager at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Managed digital communications, marketing initiatives, and cross-departmental projects for one of the world's leading cultural institutions.

• Increased email subscriber engagement by 60%.
• Managed organization-wide communications projects.
• Collaborated across departments to execute marketing initiatives.
• Produced performance reports and campaign analytics to guide strategic decisions.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications – State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta

New Directions in Documentary – The New School