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PLANNER + PRODUCER | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER, DAVID LANDGRAF, THRIVES ON THE CHALLENGES OF ORCHESTRATING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS. Find more: https://www.makeithappenmgmt.com/about-us A funny thing happened on David Landgraf’s way to becoming a renowned events producer. Landgraf’s career kicked off at the National Security Agency as a computer systems analyst and operator where he was granted top-secret government clearances. A role that prepared him for his true calling as an events maestro. After all, both endeavors require many of the same skills, including a keen eye for details, strategy, innovation and creativity. Whether he's directing high-level conferences, social events, fundraisers, executive summit meetings, team building activities, summer outings, picnics, or one-of-a-kind destination retreats, David uses his unrivaled industry experience to ensure that he exceeds his clients’ expectations. Before founding Make It Happen Management in 2018, Landgraf planned and managed worldwide events for Blackstone, Government of Singapore, Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Arthur Andersen, where he applied his unparalleled expertise, access, and ability to engage people to brands, within each high-profile project. For example, a veteran hiring initiative summit and press conference with First Lady, Michelle Obama, to an event with tennis champion, Novak Djokovic. Landgraf’s reputation for making every event exciting, educational, entertaining, and empowering for both clients and guests inspired his company’s moniker. Time and time again, those looking to create something above and beyond would say, “Call David Landgraf, he can make it happen.” Whether your event is for corporate, a private celebration or a non-profit, Make It Happen Management will take it to a level you may not have thought possible. Landgraf is a storyteller, and he wants your story to shine throughout the event’s strategy, guest’s experience, and themes. Now more than ever you will benefit from Landgraf’s unique skills and famously affable personality, to help connect people in person, in a meaningful way. One of the founding principles of Make It Happen Management is Doing Good and Giving Back. Landgraf serves on several industry organizations and boards, including the Travel + Leisure Business Travel Advisory Board (BTAB), International Live Events Association, NYC (ILEA), and Out Business Professionals. He actively supports; Transfernation, God’s Love We Deliver, City Harvest, Alliance of Independent Meeting Professionals, Meeting Professionals International, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, and the Live Events Coalition. Make It Happen Management is a National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) certified LGBT Business Enterprise.

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Event Producer Chief Experience OfficerMake It Happen Mgmt
Jan 2018New York, United StatesFull Time
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