Where Strategy Meets Execution

I am an event operations leader with over 15 years of experience supporting brands, agencies, and organizations producing high visibility, culturally relevant events. I have managed operations for nationally televised productions, coordinated teams of 20 or more vendors, and led execution for events ranging from 150 person activations to 5,000 person conferences.I specialize in building operational systems that support creative vision, align cross functional teams, and keep production moving forward. When timelines are tight, stakeholders are layered, and expectations are high, I bring the leadership required to translate ideas into executable plans and keep every moving part accountable.Whether advising during planning or leading on site execution, my focus remains consistent. Operational precision, decisive leadership, and delivery that meets the moment. I support teams who need structure without rigidity, leadership without micromanagement, and execution that reflects the scale and significance of their event.I have coordinated complex vendor ecosystems, managed high profile talent and VIP hospitality with full discretion, and supported significant productions where precision and flawless execution were non negotiable.

Opal Watkins
Event Operations & Production Leadership

FULL-CYCLE EVENT LEADERSHIP

Starting at $10,000

When You Need This:You have a vision and a date. You need an experienced operations leader to build the infrastructure around it, manage every moving part, and deliver a flawless event from first call to final closeout.What’s Included:Initial event assessment and operational strategyVendor research, outreach, and selection guidanceBudget oversight and resource trackingMaster timeline and run of show developmentStakeholder and team communication managementRehearsal and tech run-through coordinationFull on-site production and event day commandTalent and VIP hospitality managementStrike supervision and venue closeoutPost event debrief and documentation

When to book: Multi-day conferences, galas, festivals, broadcast and hybrid productions, and high-visibility events requiring 8 or more weeks of planning.

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EVENT PRODUCTION PARTNER

Starting at $5,500

When You Need This:You have pieces in place but need an experienced producer to come in, assess what exists, fill the operational gaps, and lead execution through event day. This is not starting from scratch. This is making sure everything you have already built actually works.What’s Included:Operational assessment of current event statusGap analysis and immediate action planVendor and talent logistics coordinationRun of show development and refinementStaff placement and on-site team managementGuest and VIP flow managementFull event day command from load in through strike

When to book: You are 3 to 6 weeks out. The vision is there. The vendors are booked. But you need someone to come in and make sure all the pieces connect and execute flawlessly on event day.

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DAY-OF EVENT COMMAND

Starting at $3,500

When You Need This:You did the planning. You built the vision. Now you need an experienced operations leader to show up, take command, and execute it flawlessly while you focus on your clients and guests.What’s Included:Pre-event operational review and alignmentFull day on-site production command from load in through strikeVendor and timeline managementStaff coordination and placementGuest and VIP flow managementReal time problem solving and crisis managementTalent and speaker logistics support

WHEN TO BOOK:Your plan is solid and your vendors are confirmed. You need experienced on-site leadership to bring it all home.

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Event SOS Crisis Support

Starting at $4,500

When You Need This:Something fell through. Your timeline is off track. A key element has collapsed, and you need an experienced operations leader to come in immediately, assess the situation, and build a clear path forward fast.What’s Included:Immediate crisis assessment and honest evaluation of current event statusClear action plan with priorities and next stepsRun of show review and gap analysis with recommendationsVendor and logistics assessment and coordinationDirect access and operational support from day one through event dayFull on-site command and crisis management day of event

YOU HAVE DONE THE PLANNING BUT YOU NEED EXPERIENCED ON-SITE LEADERSHIP TO EXECUTE IT FLAWLESSLY.

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Stage Management and Production Support

Available as a stanalone or add on to any package

What’s Included:Stage management and show flow executionSpeaker and talent cueing and coordinationReal time show adjustmentst

Starting at $1,200

Floor Plan Development

Available to add in to any package

What’s Included:Custom event floor plan developed using professional floor plan softwareSpace activation layout and vendor placementGuest flow mapping and VIP zone designationDelivered digitally with revision rounds included

Starting st $500