Event Production

“Denise's exceptional ability to communicate efficiently and with a deep understanding of each department was effective and appreciated by our production teams. She was able to delegate tasks to her team and provide materials to our staff (agendas, maps, run-of-show, etc) to properly coordinate the day-of details. It's one thing to be able to organize in a cohesive way - which Denise is a pro at - but it's another to do it with a positivity that rippled through our teams. In the end, that can-do attitude created unforgettable experiences for every individual involved. The necessary notes, thoughts, and "what ifs" a director of an event can be overwhelming - but Denise did it with a coolness and calm that I admire and hope to cultivate in my own career.”

— Nicky Devine, Theatre at Ace Hotel Operations Manager during Werk It Festival 2019 in Los Angeles

Content Strategy

“I worked closely with Denise on the marketing strategy and promotional rollout for Werk It 2018 and 2019. It was a pleasure and privilege to work with such a strategy-oriented colleague who also actually does the work. Together, we worked closely to build out a content and marketing strategy that worked hand in hand to promote the festival to meet our ticketing goals two years in a row. Denise is detail-oriented, able to negotiate, wrangle, and get a million different teams aligned and executing towards the same goals and deadlines. She's always excited to run with new ideas and follow through to make sure we're testing results effectively for future use. Most importantly, she's solutions-oriented, always ready with a plan B, C and D to make sure we land on our feet when unexpected snafus arise. I look forward to being able to work with her again.”

— Millie Christie-Dervaux, Audience Development, New York Public Radio/WNYC

“Denise has the unique gift of taking complex, multifaceted productions and making them seamless and smart affairs. Her eye, care, and expertise has made every event or exhibition that we’ve worked on together one remembered for the power of its content, not behind-the-scenes calamities. Denise is the kind of producer that makes even the smallest details thoughtful ones. To put it frankly: she is a get.”

— Cassie Carpenter, Special Projects Manager, SCI-Arc