Event Director
Strategic events leader with a track record of building and scaling high-impact programs from the ground up. Proven ability to translate complex ideas into strategic initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and deliver events with operational rigor, financial discipline, and measurable institutional and external impact.
Expertise
Program Management
I partner with teams to define program objectives, shape high-impact themes, and design event portfolios that advance institutional priorities. I approach each event as part of a broader ecosystem, ensuring programs are cohesive, audience-driven, and strategically aligned.
Event Production
I lead the end-to-end execution of complex events, overseeing all logistics including vendor negotiations, run of shows, floor plans, catering, AV/video, speaker coordination, and show calling. I stay closely involved in the details that shape the guest experience, ensuring each event is seamless, polished, and delivered to a high standard.
Event Communications
I translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. Through integrated campaigns, strong visual identity, and clear messaging, I drive attendance, engagement, and brand visibility.
Strategic Partnerships
I design programs that convene corporate, research, and non-profit leaders, creating meaningful opportunities for connection and collaboration. I leverage events as a platform for business development, strengthening relationships and generating long-term partnership value.
Team Leadership
I build and lead high-performing teams that deliver consistently at scale. I set clear priorities and create structures that enable strong execution. I am a hands-on leader who invests in mentorship and development.
Contact: alexis.avedisian@gmail.com
Current Role: Director of Events and Marketing, Data Science Institute, Columbia University
Experience
I’ve programmed, marketed, and produced hundreds of events ranging in size, scope and format.
Conferences & Summits
With honed operational excellence, I produce multi-day events for 1,000+ attendees efficiently and on budget.
Workshops
From trainings to tutorials, I’ve designed intimate workshops that help nonprofit leaders and corporate executives ideate and learn new skills.
Speaker Series
I’ve led speaker and seminar series that bring together diverse voices to explore ideas and trends on a range of topics.
Demonstrations
Driven by product interactions, I’ve organized showcases, career fairs, and exhibitor floors for emerging and established brands.
Networking
I’ve hosted dinners, cocktail hours, and thematic events to support employee and stakeholder collaboration.
Virtual & Hybrid Experiences
My strong technical skills allow me to pivot programs to online and mobile experiences, helping brands reach broad audiences.
Consultations
Reach out to me to discuss your goals for events and public programs. I’ve highlighted a few discussion areas:
Talking Points