Negar Attari Pour
Los Angeles
Summary
Senior Events Manager with over 10 years of experience orchestrating more than 100 cultural events annually. Proficient in event planning, budget oversight, vendor management, and fundraising strategies. Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and within budget while enhancing attendee satisfaction. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration and Agile methodologies to maximize event impact and community engagement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Supervisor
Farhang Foundation
Los Angeles
2017 - Current
- Led end-to-end project management for over 100 annual cultural events, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
- Secured more than $100,000 in competitive grants from City of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.
- Managed invitations, RSVPs, and ticketing to ensure exceptional attendee experiences.
- Developed detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to control costs effectively.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings with clear agendas, ensuring timely follow-up actions.
- Negotiated vendor and talent bookings to enhance event quality and public relations impact.
- Created comprehensive event timelines and floor plans for flawless execution on event day.
- Oversaw educational Persian language program across 20+ schools in Los Angeles.
Office & Event Manager
Sharon Catering/Unique Events
Los Angeles
2015 - 2017
- Executed over 50 large-scale events annually, overseeing logistics and vendor negotiations.
- Built strong relationships with clients and vendors to enhance collaboration and event delivery.
- Developed comprehensive event timelines, floor plans, and cost breakdowns to optimize operations.
- Managed day-of logistics, ensuring flawless execution aligned with client specifications.
Producer's Assistant
Sideshow Inc.
Los Angeles
2012 - 2015
- Revamped organizational structure to enhance staffing efficiency and data management.
- Managed staff interactions, including requests and appointments, to ensure smooth operations.
- Conducted market research and prepared presentations for potential buyers to support successful sales pitches.
- Coordinated multiple movie premieres, overseeing logistics to deliver memorable attendee experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema & TV Production
Cal State University Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Event management and production
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget oversight
- Project planning and management
- Event metrics tracking
- Communication and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Google Agile Project Management Certificate, Coursera
- Scrum Master Certificate, Coursera
- Grant Writing Certificate, People's Nonprofit Accelerator
Languages
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Project Supervisor
Farhang Foundation
2017 - Current
Office & Event Manager
Sharon Catering/Unique Events
2015 - 2017
Producer's Assistant
Sideshow Inc.
2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema & TV Production
Cal State University Northridge