Top Talent like Valerie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Valerie Panek Ruiz

Operations Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Director of Events | Strategic Planner
With a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University, I have cultivated a robust career in event management and strategic planning. Currently serving as the Director of Events at Color Street HQ - Innovative Cosmetic Concepts, I oversee the planning and execution of company events to align with brand objectives and enhance customer engagement. Previously, I managed logistics and vendor coordination as an Event Manager at the same company. My experience includes a role as Associate Director of Events at Argyle, where I led high-profile events and fostered client relationships. At KPMG US, I contributed to national events and meetings and focused on talent acquisition as a Campus Development Manager. My diverse experience in event management and strategic planning has equipped me with the skills to drive successful outcomes and business growth.

Work History

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Director of Events

Color Street HQ - Innovative Cosmetic ConceptsAs Director of Events, responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of company events, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and enhancing customer engagement.
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Event Manager

Color Street HQ - Innovative Cosmetic ConceptsMay 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosAs Event Manager, managed and coordinated various events, focusing on logistics, vendor management, and event promotion to ensure successful outcomes.
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Associate Director Events

ArgyleAug 2018 - Apr 2020 • 1 yr 9 mosAs Associate Director of Events, led the strategic planning and execution of high-profile events, fostering client relationships and driving business growth.
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Campus Development Manager

KPMG USJan 2016 - Jan 2018 • 2 yrs 1 moAs Campus Development Manager, focused on talent acquisition and development initiatives, enhancing the company's presence and recruitment efforts on college campuses.
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Events & Meetings National Delivery

KPMG USJan 2013 - Jan 2016 • 3 yrs 1 moInvolved in organizing and delivering national events and meetings, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Education

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Fairleigh Dickinson University

BS, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Director of Events | Strategic Planner
With a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University, I have cultivated a robust career in event management and strategic planning. Currently serving as the Director of Events at Color Street HQ - Innovative Cosmetic Concepts, I oversee the planning and execution of company events to align with brand objectives and enhance customer engagement. Previously, I managed logistics and vendor coordination as an Event Manager at the same company. My experience includes a role as Associate Director of Events at Argyle, where I led high-profile events and fostered client relationships. At KPMG US, I contributed to national events and meetings and focused on talent acquisition as a Campus Development Manager. My diverse experience in event management and strategic planning has equipped me with the skills to drive successful outcomes and business growth.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Valerie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Valerie Panek Ruiz

Operations Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Director of Events

Color Street HQ - Innovative Cosmetic ConceptsAs Director of Events, responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of company events, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and enhancing customer engagement.
C

Event Manager

Color Street HQ - Innovative Cosmetic ConceptsMay 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosAs Event Manager, managed and coordinated various events, focusing on logistics, vendor management, and event promotion to ensure successful outcomes.
A

Associate Director Events

ArgyleAug 2018 - Apr 2020 • 1 yr 9 mosAs Associate Director of Events, led the strategic planning and execution of high-profile events, fostering client relationships and driving business growth.
K

Campus Development Manager

KPMG USJan 2016 - Jan 2018 • 2 yrs 1 moAs Campus Development Manager, focused on talent acquisition and development initiatives, enhancing the company's presence and recruitment efforts on college campuses.
K

Events & Meetings National Delivery

KPMG USJan 2013 - Jan 2016 • 3 yrs 1 moInvolved in organizing and delivering national events and meetings, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Education

F

Fairleigh Dickinson University

BS, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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