Lorie Margolis Rejwan
WOODLAND HILLS
Summary
Dynamic event strategist with a proven track record at Los Angeles Times, leading a team to produce over 100 high-impact events annually. Expert in partnership development and budget oversight, driving audience engagement and revenue growth. Adept at transforming challenges into opportunities, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Events Officer
Musicians at Play Foundation
Los Angeles
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of event strategy, programming, and execution for a nonprofit focused on music education and community engagement.
- Lead fundraising galas, benefit concerts, and partnership activations to support the foundation's mission.
- Collaborate with board members and stakeholders to increase visibility and donor impact.
Events Manager
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported stewardship and advancement teams through high-profile campus events, donor gatherings, and academic celebrations.
- Ensured seamless logistics, vendor coordination, and guest experience in a fast-paced institutional environment.
- Played a key role in reinforcing donor relationships through thoughtful, mission-aligned experiences.
Director of Events
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Promoted to lead a team of 8 to produce the largest and most robust events portfolio of any media brand; over 100 events per year, generating millions in revenue annually.
- Developed key strategic partnerships with media and businesses to engage audiences and build subscriber base.
- Reimagined tentpole events into virtual series during the COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with Emmy-winning LAT Studios.
- Project lead for both consumer and B2B events- Directed all phases of event production, including budget oversight, programming, and execution.
- Managed junior staff and ensured financial performance through consistent profit margins.
Events Coordinator
Creative Artists Agency
Los Angeles
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported high-profile entertainment events and internal campaigns such as the Emmy's, Golden Globes, and Take Action Summit.
- Built event budgets, sourced vendors, and coordinated across departments.
Education
Economics -
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Event planning and audience engagement
- Partnership development
- Broadcast management
- Budget oversight
- Marketing and communications strategy
- SAP proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- FileMaker Pro expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Events Officer
Musicians at Play Foundation
10.2024 - Current
Events Manager
California Institute of Technology
06.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Events
Los Angeles Times
06.2017 - 05.2021
Events Coordinator
Creative Artists Agency
07.2016 - 06.2017
Economics -
Occidental College
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