HUGH

ABOUT
WUNDERMAN

Combining my passion for Event Management with my expertise merging new

Senior
Events and interactive technologies and cutting-edge design solutions, are an invaluable
resource for any company or customer. I am committed to excellence with a strong
Meeting

Manager attention to detail. Extensive high-profile event and production experience includes
Fortune 100 companies such as Hewlett Packard, Pepsi and Nestl. Managing

events with more than 60,000 guests, as well as, the career of celebrities such as
Taylor Dayne, are just a few of my professional accomplishments.

CONTACTS

516-242-4506
HughWunderman@gmail.com
GalaCreativeGroup
Merrick, New York, USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Producer, Creative Director 02/2004 Present
Gala Creative Group International, Merrick, New York
Organizing events and meetings for high-profile corporate and private sector
clients (including concept, design, sales and execution).
Achieving best value for customers through efficient vendor negotiations and
contracting.

Participating in client meetings to understand their needs and proactively present

exciting ideas and concepts to solve them.

SKILLS
Securing and contracting the best venues and vendors including caterers,
lighting, rentals, tenting, dcor, live music, DJs, security and audiovisual, multi-
media equipment, video and photography.
CAPABILITIES
Development
Team Implementing and monitoring ROI methodologies for each project in order to
deliver the best returns for our customers.
Communication

Leveraging cutting-edge special effects and technology to create the WOW
Organization factor for unforgettable events.

Contract Negotiations Highlights and Achievements:

Vendor Management
- Successfully produced a wedding for 60,000 guests in India.

LANGUAGE - Prepared music and entertainment for two NY Yankees VIP World Series
celebrations at City Hall.
English
- Developed a large confetti shoot for the finale of the Joy of Pepsi

Spanish promotional kick-off and Industrial campaign.
Hebrew

SOFTWARE Events Manager, North America 05/2011 10/2013

The Jewish Agency For Israel, New York, NY
Microsoft Office

Photoshop Increased donations and public exposure for non-profit by 40% within 12 months
through developing and executing fundraising plan and sharing best practices
CAD across all involved departments.
Developed and implemented a professional corporate identity and branding
strategy for North America.
Partnered up with many sponsors and fundraisers.
Arranged rider and contract requirements for celebrities, speakers, dignitaries
and talents.
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HUGH
WUNDERMAN
Senior Events and
Meeting Manager
CONTACTS
516-242-4506
HughWunderman@gmail.com
GalaCreativeGroup
Merrick, New York, USA
AFFILIATIONS of vendor and venue contracts.
Board of Directors,
International Live Events
Association, New York
Chapter
Member of the Southampton
Chamber of Commerce
EDUCATION -
BFA Theatrical Technology and
Design (05/1981) State University
of New York SUNY Purchase
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Highlights and Achievements:
- Successfully managed their largest non-profit events (General Assembly,
th
Hillel Israel Fellows 10 Anniversary at the Israel Ambassadors home in DC,
National Shlichim Kenneseem).
- Created and orchestrated a VIP art reception in Miamis Convention Center
for a thousand guests.
- Organized the fundraising tour Darkness to Light celebrating dignitary
Natan Sharansky making aliyah.
Founder & CEO 10/1980 05/2011
Wunderman Productions, Merrick, New York
Saved clients an average of 35% on travel and entertaining expenses through
effective cost management and vendor negotiations.
Managed national and international events, meetings, tradeshows and incentive
programs including the design, conception, sales, execution and timeline
development.
Launched international recording artist Taylor Daynes career.
Managed the comeback of legendary funk, rock and soul band Sly and the
Family Stone resulting in their 2007 Grammy honors.
Achieved significant cost reductions for our customers through tough negotiating
Implemented effective branding campaigns for well-known companies such as
Hewlett Packard, Pepsi and Nestl.
Planned and organized seminars, webinars, meetings, conferences, trade shows
and fund-raising events.
Highlights and Achievements:
- Managed corporate events for multinationals such as Hewlett Packard, Pepsi
and Nestl.
Provided site and registration/database management for meetings and
events with up to 60,000 attendees.
AWARDS
2008: Top Gala Producer of The Year, awarded by the Jewish Image Magazine.
2007: Silver Spoon Fetes For Young Hamptons Royalty, awarded by Hamptons
Resident Magazine.
2003: Businessman Of The Year, awarded by the National Congressional
Committees Business Advisory Council.