 Palm Inc. Pre Launch and Fundraiser June 2009
Produced the Palm Pre Launch party and IAVA Fundraiser at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood. Coordinated all production, registration, housing, program, entertainment (Jerry Seinfeld), audio visual, catering and décor working in conjunction with Stanlee Gatti Designs.
Los Angeles and San Francisco
Sponsored by the ABAA
Ethnic Media Expo and Awards Banquet June 4-5, 2009, Atlanta
New America Media: Promoting Ethnic Media Nationwide
A two day conference showcasing America’s burgeoning Ethnic Media including Awards Banquet, Expo of over 80 exhibitors and over 20 high profile workshops and sessions 500 attendees most recently in Atlanta Georgia, June 2009
Palm Inc. Pre Announcement and Lounge January 2009
 Overall coordination of Press Announcement at the annual Consumer Electronics Show and Lounge at Las Vegas Convention Center. Included housing, travel, program, entertainment, audio visual, catering and décor working in conjunction with Stanlee Gatti Design
Las Vegas
Pixar's "Wall*E" Wrap Party May 2008
 Produced and managed film screening and creative 1,800-person black-tie party for Pixar Animation Studios, including a screening, décor, food and beverage, production elements and a variety of entertainment.
San Francisco
Vanity Fair Reel Relief May 2008
 Coordinated Vanity Fair’s Reel Relief VIP Closing Night Reception for the San Francisco International Film Festival. Proceeds from this chic 300-person party benefited Natural Resources Defense Fund.
San Francisco
Academy of Friends Annual Gala 2001-2009
 San Francisco
Academy of Friends' annual fundraising event to benefit various HIV/AIDS organizations,
with restaurant and winery tasting stations, silent auction, entertainment and award ceremony telecast which benefits Bay Area AIDS Service Organizations.
San Francisco International Film Festival 1997 - 2009
 Produced and executed all events held in conjunction with the San Francisco International Film Festival, from opening and closing reception to awards galas and directors receptions, including participation of over 80 food and beverage donors, decor, entertainment and production requirements for over 20 events held during this three week period of time. Includes Film Society Awards Night annual fundraising gala.
TNDC Celebrity Pool Toss 1996-2009
 An annual fundraiser event raising over $100,000 each year for the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation. Orchestrated all fundraising and logistical arrangements for this unique San Francisco pool party for 600+ guests which features tossing some of San Francisco's most notorious celebrities into the Phoenix Hotel pool.
Glide Holiday Festival - Mo's Kitchen 2005-2007
 Annual fundraiser for Mo's Kitchen and Glide Memorial. Cocktail reception, sit-down dinner for 1,200 guests and awards program. Live entertainment includes Glide Memorial Ensemble.
San Francisco
Gastronomy By the Bay September 2007
Produced all aspects of three-day food and wine festival, including round table panel discussions, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and book-signings, industry receptions and gala dinner.
San Francisco
Ethnic Media Expo and Awards Banquet 1999-2006
New America Media: Promoting Ethnic Media Nationwide
A two day conference showcasing American burgeoning Ethnic Media including Awards Banquet, Expo of over 150 exhibitors and over 20 high profile workshops and sessions. Winslow & Associates coordinated overall event plan, program, all on-site logistics, etc.
San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Fresno, San Jose, Washington D.C.
California International Antiquarian Book Fair 1996-2009
 Coordinated all marketing promotions, logistics, budgets, catalog, seminars, exhibitor's services, production and show management for the California ABAA Book Fair (200 dealers).
Los Angeles and San Francisco
Sponsored by the ABAA
Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting 1997-2006
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Produced a series of social functions in conjunction with the week long annual scientific meeting, including a Welcome Reception for 2,000 - 4,000 guests, and multiple receptions and dinners for 200-1,000 guests. Production coordination included extensive food and beverage participation, multiple entertainment acts, decor, and venue selection.
The annual meeting is held in a different city each year nation wide, including San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Philadelphia.
Latin American E-Commerce Summit February 19, 2001
Presented by the Pan American Society of California and the University of San Francisco, a one-day conference uniting vital local and international economic interests focused on e-commerce solutions for Latin America.
Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Restaurant Marketing 2000: Build the Buzz February 28, 2000
Susie Biehler & Co. presented a one-day conference on strategies for restaurant marketing. Winslow & Associates set-up and processed registration, conducted sponsor confirmation, organized trade show exhibition, consulted on menu planning and hotel arrangements, coordinated restaurant participation, and managed all on-site logistical and technical requirements.
The State of the World Forum 1995-2000
 A weeklong gathering of world leaders held in San Francisco and New York. Winslow & Associates secured all venue contracts, organized menu planning and service, created decor themes, managed volunteers and logistical arrangements. Event contracted by Olmstead Productions.
Medtronics' AVE Road Show September-December 1999
A 17-city tour introducing arterial vascular devices to local cardiac surgeons. Winslow & Associates negotiated hotel contracts, developed menu, hired local entertainment and decor, and processed registration.
Netscape Annual Sales Convention November 16, 1998
Annual Sales Convention held at Santa Clara Marriott. Organized and managed vendor booths at sales convention with 600 guests. Orchestrated sales incentive games and coordinated foodservice.
Visions of Peace -- A Forum of Nobel Laureates June 25, 1995
Panel discussion with Dr. Oscar Arias, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lech Walesa and Betty Williams, moderated by Wolf Blitzer of CNN, held at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco. Scheduled program, made speakers arrangements, and production including video introduction, ticket distribution, etc. Event contracted by Rita Barela Productions and the UN50 Committee.
International Association of Culinary Professionals April 20-23, 1994
Culinary Conference for 1,200 guests. Managed three events: Chef's Showcase, Hong Kong on San Francisco Bay and the Julia Child Cookbook Awards Gala.
Cirque du Soleil’s "Kooza" Premiere Party November 2007
 Developed and coordinated décor, food, beverage and entertainment for post-performance reception for the San Francisco premiere of Cirque du Soleil's "Kooza." The 1700 guests included Cirque performers, media, sponsors and show attendees.
San Francisco
Joie de Vivre's 20th Anniversary September 2007
 Coordinated cocktail reception—including multiple entertainment acts, décor and food--and silent auction for the 20th anniversary of California’s premiere boutique hotel group, Joie de Vivre.
San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport Terminal Opening December 2000
 Coordinated a series of events in celebration of the opening of the new international terminal, including the Community Open House for 50,000 guests. Winslow & Associates also raised $1.2 million in sponsorship funds. Event contracted by Rita Barela Productions and SFO.
The Show: The Grand Opening of AMC 1000 Van Ness Cinema July 1, 1998
Orchestrated all logistical arrangements, entertainment, decor, food and beverage participants, staffing, production, permitting and coordination with construction crews for opening celebration benefiting ALS & the Giants Fund for 1,500 guests.
San Francisco
San Francisco New Main Library Opening Events April 16-21, 1996
Coordinated logistics, catering and other arrangements for 5 opening events, which ranged from 200 to 10,000 guests. Event contracted by Rita Barela Productions
United Nations Plaza Project June 26, 1995
Private Dedication Ceremonies and Public Festival. Handled all event production and logistical arrangements, plus recruitment and coordination of 30+ community organizations providing entertainment, educational activities, food and beverages targeted toward children and families.
San Francisco
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Opening Celebrations January 18-29, 1995
Coordinated logistics, catering and other arrangements for 16 opening events, which ranged from 200 to 10,000 guests. Event contracted by Rita Barela Productions.
Center for the Arts at Yerba Buena Gardens Grand Opening October 15, 1993
Center for the Arts Anniversary Celebration Weekend October 22 & 23, 1994
Executed all logistics for invitation, restaurant participation, entertainment, decor, tenting, auction, and committee participation for this gala fund-raiser for 1,800 guests, and a public festival for 10,000 guests.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Ground-Breaking April 7-8, 1992
Coordinated logistical arrangements for a Patrons Dinner for 250 guests, and Ground Breaking ceremony for 3,000 guests. Event arrangements included decor installation, catering coordination, security, etc. Event contracted by Rita Barela Productions.
Lighting of the Palace of Fine Arts November 29, 1990
Coordinated food and beverage service, event logistics, assisted committee with operations and entertainment at the Exploratorium and Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda for 750 guests.
San Francisco
Arden Fair Mall Grand Opening May 4, 1990
Black Tie Circus Theme event benefiting Sacramento Symphony and Crocker Museum for 3,000 guests. Coordinated food service, logistical layout, entertainment, production and restaurant participation. Contracted by The Event Architects.
Sacramento, CA
YBCA Artist's Ball October 3, 2008
Macy's annual fundraising event to benefit various HIV/AIDS Organizations
Produced sit-down dinner and ball with designer Stanlee Gatti for the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Coordinated food and beverage donations, logistics, live and silent auction, stage presentation and catering for 700 people.
San Francisco
Carnival of the Animals & Animals in the Arts - A Benefit Concert for Pets Unlimited October 2007, October 2008
Produced art exhibition featuring animals in the arts and silent auction. Performance of Carnival of the Animals and other animal-themed music by The Barque Chamber Orchestra, featuring many local orchestra members and singers. Followed by a VIP Reception with the artists.
Macy's Passport Fashion Show 2001-2008
Macy's annual fundraising event to benefit various HIV/AIDS Organizations
Winslow & Associates coordinated all food, beverage, and logistics for this three day show and reception at Fort Mason in San Francisco and two day show and receptions at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles.
Creative Growth Art Center May 2007
 Coordinated all logistics and catering for this fundraising dinner for 300 guests at the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland. The event featured a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner with menu created by Alice Waters, silent auction and live performance by the Kronos Quartet.
Chinese American Voter Education Committee Gala 2002-2009
Chinese New Year Awards Banquet and gala for the Chinese American Voter Education Committee including décor, production, script and stage coordination.
Empress of China, San Francisco
40th Anniversary of SFArtsEd Gala 2005
SFArtsEd's 40th anniversary celebration benefitting the San Francisco Arts Education Project and the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco. Special performances by SFArtsEd Players and All Stars, Honorees: Nancy Willis, Dede Wilsey, Alice Waters, and Susie Tompkins Buell. Cocktail reception, awards program and performances, and silent auction.
De young Museum, San Francisco
San Francisco Equality Awards Gala 2005
 Equality California (EQCA) celebrated the one-year anniversary of same-sex marriages. Winslow & Associates coordinated awards dinner and silent and live auctions for 600 guests.
City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
Florentine Splendor 2003
Vienna Gloriosa 2004
Grand Tour 2005
Benefit event for the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Palace Hotel, San Francisco
American Red Cross Bay Area 2004 International Gala 2004
Gala benefiting programs that serve individuals affected by tragedy and disaster.
Coordinated dinner reception, silent and live auction, and live entertainment.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, San Francisco
The AIDS Emergency Fund Awards Dinner 1992-2003
 Annual awards dinner for 700 guests prepared by some of the Bay Area's most renown chefs; Silent auction, awards ceremony, live entertainment. Handled all aspects of the event from invitations, sponsorship, decor, silent auction, awards ceremony and live entertainment. Held at various venues including the Fashion Center, the Hyatt Regency, and the San Francisco Marriott.
EAT Gala Soirée des Arts 2000 - 2001
The French-American International School
French-American International School's annual fundraising event. Our team assisted the committee in producing this sit-down dinner with celebrity chefs at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. We provided our services to help develop the chef participation, hotel agreement, sponsorship, and overall logistics plan.
The Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
The Black & White Ball 1983 - 1999
 A biennial fundraising event for the San Francisco Symphony held at the San Francisco Civic Center attracting over 15,000 guests to nine venues. Winslow & Associates managed all food and beverage services, staffing for all venues, rentals, and logistical arrangements for the participation of over 150 food and beverage donors.
ARC San Francisco Wine Tasting and Auction 1996 - 2001
Association of Retarded Citizens
An annual benefit gala for the ARC featuring a gourmet tasting and extensive silent and live auction of fine wines. Developed and produced all logistical arrangements and fundraising for this benefit gala, including participation of over 30 chefs and 45 wineries.
Paganini Event October 26, 1999
A violin concert performed by Eugene Fodor on Paganini's Violin held at Herbst Theatre and a sit-down dinner at San Francisco City Hall. Coordinated sponsorship, seating, ticket sales, food and beverage coordination, celebrity coordination, public relations, invitation graphics, travel and hotel accommodations and decor for this once in a lifetime event.
Haight Ashbury Free Clinics Awards Dinner 1995 - 1998
Handled invitations, entertainment, decor, awards ceremony and catering arrangements for annual awards dinner for 400 guests. February 1990-1991, coordinated catering and logistics for auction fund-raiser.
San Francisco
Meals on Wheels Gala 1995 - 1997
Managed all event logistics with 42 premier chefs, 24 wineries, auction committee registration and seating for benefit held at One Market Pavilion in San Francisco. Also assisted committee with events 1990-94.
Global Green September 29, 1995
Reception and dinner with Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev benefiting Green Cross International. Arranged all invitation mailings, guest lists, event program, catering and production.
San Francisco
Classical Action February 20, 1995
Benefit concert and receptions raising nearly $1,000,000 for various AIDS service organizations involving a collaboration of the San Francisco Ballet, Symphony, Opera and San Francisco Performances. Managed food and beverage donors, volunteers, decor, entertainment, event production and logistics for all events beyond the concert, including patrons dinner, pre-concert reception and post-concert receptions. Contracted by JPD Productions.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities 1993 - 1995
Annual fundraising event held at the California Culinary Academy for 250 guests. Coordinated all aspects of fund-raiser including sponsorship drive, invitation, silent auction, decor, entertainment, ticket sales, Honorary Committee, and celebrities.
PWA Christmas Eve Dinner December 24, 1988-1995
Organized donations and solicitation of food and the execution of buffet dinner for 1,200 guests.
San Francisco
Natural Resource Defense Council November 12, 1994
Sit-down Dinner at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco for 800 with Celebrity Chef participation, entertainment, decor, dancing, etc.
September 17, 1993
VIP pre- and post- receptions for the James Taylor concert at Concord Pavilion with 850 guests attending. Coordinated all logistical arrangements, restaurant and beverage donor participation, etc.
Kairos Support for Caregivers 1990 - 1994
Carnelian Room reception and auction for 200+ guests. Coordinated all food and beverage donors and on-site logistics.
San Francisco
Wicked the Musical, San Francisco Homecoming On-Sale Celebration September 2008
Produced community celebration for the return of Wicked the Musical to San Francisco. Worked with venue, audio-visual and food and beverage vendors. Coordinated stage presentation, giveaways, entertainment and activities.
Glide Economic Development Corporation March 2008
Coordinated all logistics, invitations, and publicity for the opening celebration of new housing developments in the Tenderloin, a joint project of GEDC, Glide, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Millennium Partners. Block party for around 1000 people, food & beverages and entertainment provided.
Glide Economic Development Corporation March 2007
Coordinated all logistics, invitations, and publicity for the groundbreaking of new housing developments in the Tenderloin, a joint project of GEDC, Glide, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Millennium Partners.
Halloween Heroes 2005-2008
Wender Weis Foundation for Children Annual Fundraiser for at-risk children. This ultimate Trick-or-Treat Party consists of Silent Auction, Restaurant and Beverage Tastings, Silent Auction, Celebrity Athletes and Team Mascots, Interactive Craft Activities and Exhibits.
San Francisco Zoo; Exploratorium, San Francisco
Kristi Yamaguchi's - A Golden Moment October 21, 2000
 A benefit to help fight Breast Cancer
The Arena at Oakland
Festival for Youth, Chinatown Youth Center 1993 - 1995
Coordinated all aspects of fundraising including event sponsorship drive, invitation, restaurant participation, decor, entertainment, ticket sales, etc. for this festival held at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum for 400 guests.
We Love Wine, Family Winemakers of California August 30, 1992
Executed all logistical arrangements for wine and food tasting event for 2000 guests, to benefit the American Heart Association. Over 150 participating wineries, restaurants and exhibitors at the Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.
Kezar Stadium Good-bye Party April 7, 1989
Fund-raiser for San Francisco Dept. of Recreation and Parks held at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park for 600 guests. Coordinated entertainment, tenting, food and beverage service/donors, Old '49er alumni, memorabilia, etc.
Jack London Ranch Restoration, "Picnic in the Park" September 14, 1986
Coordinated logistics, and donor participation of over 50 wineries and restaurants for 1,000 guests at Jack London State Park, Glen Ellen.
Zoofest September, 1985 & 1986
Coordinated all event logistics, tenting and over 40 food and beverage donor participants for annual zoo fund-raising event for 1,000 guests held at the San Francisco Zoo.
TNDC Annual Birthday Dinner May 12, 2009
Annual fundraising dinner for the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Center.
Hilton, San Francisco
Beach Blanket Babylon 20th Anniversary Celebration May 24, 1994
Orchestrated this celebration for 3,500 guests at the War Memorial Opera House. Coordinated all food, beverage, entertainment and decor for post-concert reception utilizing different "Beach Party" themes on four floors at the Opera House.
Airports Council International, Pacific April 25, 2001
Closing Dinner Sponsored by DFS and Altera
Regency Building, San Francisco
ACI Welcome Reception April 19, 1998
Designed and executed venue relations, reception, catering, decor, entertainment for gathering of 800 Airport Commissioners at the Palace of the Legion of Honor.
Destination One, The Special Event Ten -- San Francisco January 8, 1994
This 10 year anniversary party held at Pier 32 for 2,500 guests benefited the UCSF Pediatric AIDS/HIV Treatment Center. Organized the participation of 250+ event industry participants
Raychem Billion Dollar Day September 10, 1988
Employee appreciation Day for 15,000 guests held at Raychem campus in Menlo Park. Coordinated overall logistical arrangements for all day snacks, dinner service, beverages, hardware and equipment rentals. Contracted by Taste Catering.
Arthur Andersen 75th Anniversary Celebration October 8, 1988
"Dance Through the Decades" for 1,500 guests held at the San Francisco Concourse. Coordinated and contracted all entertainment, bands, casual performers, stage, lighting and sound systems. Event contracted by Bon Appetit Catering.
Apple Computer: 10 Year Anniversary January 17, 1987
Coordinated complete event production, decor, entertainment, food and beverage, etc. for 5,400 guests at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Wizard of Oz theme event featured Huey Lewis and the News. Contracted by Bon Appetit Management Co.
Stanford Centennial Celebration September, 1991
Stanford University, Palo Alto. Handled installation, set-up and strike of all equipment and furnishings for approximately 40 different events over a five-day period. Events ranged from 100 guests to 5,000. Event contracted by Stuart Rental Company.
Apple Computer's Luau November 1, 1987
Coordinated all aspects of tenting, entertainment, decor, food and beverage for 3,000 guests at Apple campus in Cupertino. Event contracted by Bon Appetit Management Co.
Apple Computer's Round-Up September 13, 1987
Coordinated all logistical arrangements for entertainment, decor, food, beverage, tenting, midway, rodeo, production and security for 5,000 guests at Coyote Ranch in San Jose. Event contracted by Bon Appetit Management Co.
Charles Schwab Holiday Celebration December 18, 1987
Holiday reception for 1,300 guests at the Galleria Design Center in San Francisco. Coordinated catering, decor and entertainment. Event contracted by Bon Appetit Management Co.
Genentech Christmas Celebration December 12, 1987
"Babes in Toyland" holiday party for 2,500 guests held at Pier 2, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Coordinated all food service, logistical layout, designed and executed extensive buffet decor package. Event contracted by Bon Appetit Management Co.
Franklin Fund Holiday Celebration December 12, 1986
Coordinated sit-down dinner for 2,400 Guests at the San Mateo Fair Grounds.
Apple Computer's Company Picnic August 23, 1986
Annual picnic held at Bay Meadows, San Mateo for 4,500 guests.
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