EVENT LEADERSHIP OVERVIEW

Whitney has planned and executed a wide range of professional events designed to elevate client experience, strengthen relationships, and support strategic business goals. Her portfolio includes high-level client engagements, internal meetings, conferences, and large-scale firm events, each thoughtfully curated with attention to detail and budget, branding, and seamless execution. With a strong focus on logistics, stakeholder collaboration, and creative direction, Whitney consistently delivers events that are both impactful and aligned with organizational objectives.

nashville healthcare council - sessions

Holland & Knight’s “Cocktails and Conversations”

For the past three years, Holland & Knight has hosted its premier Nashville client and business development event, Cocktails and Conversations, held in conjunction with the Nashville Healthcare Council’s annual SESSIONS Conference. The event consistently draws 250–350 attendees and serves as a key opportunity for relationship-building and client engagement.

Whitney has played an integral role in each year’s execution, with responsibilities evolving from onsite registration and day-of coordination (2024 and 2025 at The 1230 Club) to full-scale planning and execution (2023 at the Four Seasons).

HEATLHCARE INVESTORS IN THE SOUTH (HITS) - 2022

Whitney served as the lead Event Manager for Waller’s signature event, Healthcare Investors in the South (HITS) in May 2022. The event was co-sponsored by Gallagher, LBMC, and Raymond James. The event highlighted over 20 speakers and served a networking opportunity for private wealth, healthcare, and finance executives in the South. The event highlighted panels, fireside chats, keynote speakers, and more. It was attended by approximately 200 attendees.

holland & Knight ALL ATTORNEY MEETING(S)

Holland & Knight hosts its All-Attorney and Partners Meetings on a rotating, biannual basis across the United States. These large-scale internal events convene approximately 2,200 attorneys for the All-Attorney Meeting and 1,000 attorneys for the Partners Meeting.

In 2023, Whitney supported on-site logistics for the Partners Meeting held at The Boca Raton in Florida.

CONFERENCES AND TRADESHOWS

Whitney has a strong track record of supporting conference and tradeshow strategy, partnering with attorneys to create dynamic, experience-driven booth environments that drive engagement, strengthen client relationships, and enhance brand presence. Her expertise includes strategic product placement, intentional swag curation, and the development of cohesive, visually compelling brand experiences.

CLIENT APPRECIATION EVENTS

Whitney has extensive experience planning and executing client appreciation events designed to strengthen relationships, celebrate milestones, and enhance loyalty. She excels at crafting memorable experiences that balance hospitality, branding, and strategic engagement, from venue selection and catering to entertainment, programming, and personalized touches.

In addition to her professional work, Whitney is deeply committed to serving her community through meaningful and mission-driven events. From fundraising initiatives to nonprofit programming and advocacy efforts, she brings the same level of intentionality, organization, and heart to every project. Her involvement reflects a passion for creating experiences that not only bring people together but also make a lasting difference.

Bob Huggins Fish Fry Fundraiser

This special evening serves as the signature fundraiser for the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund and Remember the Miners Scholarship Fund. It features sports legends, live music, activities, and special guests.

For this event, I served as a member of the planning committee and provided insights and day-of support in which I ran a booth for Friends Gift Shop, featuring the Bob Huggins Bobble Head in 2020 and the Hug-a-Bear Monti in 2018 & 2019.

For reference: Cory Chambers, Director of Annual Giving, (304) 554-0238

Boy Scouts of America - Mountaineer Area Council Distinguished Citizens Dinner

On November 19, 2020, the Boy Scouts of America Mountaineer Area Council is scheduled to host the Distinguished Citizens Dinner. It has been rescheduled from August to November due to COVID-19.

In this role, I serve as a committee member and volunteer. I have met with the venue and discussed meal selections, made personal asks for event sponsorships and secured over $10,000 in sponsors.

I am planning to attend the event and assist in day-of coordination as needed at the direction of the Executive Director.

For reference: Scott Hanson, Executive Director, (443) 553-1667

Children’s Hospital Gala

From 2018-2020, I have assisted with the Children’s Hospital Gala for WVU Medicine as an unofficial committee member. Many of the Friends of WVU Hospitals board members also serve on the Children’s Hospital Gala Fundraising Committee, hence, my involvement. Over the past 3 events, I have provided day-of support through Friends Gift Shop for their silent auction, including personal asks from gift shop vendors to supply auction items, fixtures and mannequin coordination, and vendor support. I am on stand-by through this event to assist in any issues that arise and provide recommendations.

For reference: Stacie Redelman, Committee Member, (304) 692-5171

costello/smith wedding

Dr. Lisa Costello and Dave Smith were married at the Erickson Alumni Center on July 20, 2019 and I served as their Event Planner.

For months leading up to her big day, we met regularly to discuss vendor selection, budget, and registry preferences. I even built her wedding website!

Through the weekend of the event, I assisted in vendor coordination, run-of-show, and made sure everything was done to the bride’s specifications.

For reference: Dr. Lisa Costello, Bride, (304) 670-1030

Griffith/Frazier Wedding

On July 30, 2016, Hannah Griffith married Andrew Frazier at Riverview Country Club in Madison, WV. I served as Hannah’s day-of Coordinator to ensure that she had a smooth and fun wedding day.

Hannah’s family had organized all her decorations and vendors prior to the event and my role the day-of was to ensure that things were placed where Hannah had instructed and that the event ran smoothly. I coordinated vendors and run-of-show. I assisted in tasks as instructed by the Bride and her mother.

For reference: Hannah Griffith Frazier, Bride, (304) 687-2233

The Regional Healthcare Foundation - Frank Pulice, Jr. Golf Outing

The Frank Pulice, Jr. Golf Outing was held annually for 2018 years in Fairmont and concluded in June 2016. Held in honor of the Foundation Director, Frank Pulice, Jr., this event hosted 24 teams of supporters from not only in Marion County but across the entire country as hospital vendors provided event sponsorships.

Complete with tee signs, contests and prizes, the Frank Pulice, Jr. golf outing included not only lunch but a steak dinner at the conclusion. I served in a variety of planning roles for this event from 2011-2016, including committee member to head planner.

For Reference: Peggy Coster, former President/CEO Fairmont Regional Medical Center, (304) 203-1796

Scott High School -

Class of 2005

10 year reunion

Planned a gathering for the SHS Class of 2005 and my role as Student Body President, 10 years after we graduated high school. Coordinated RSVPs, “who’s bringing what” and secured event space prior to our Homecoming football game.

For reference, Amelia Jarrell Frye, President, Class of 2005, (304) 590-3622

The Regional Healthcare Foundation - Denim and Diamonds Gala

It’s not every year that your organization celebrates 100 years of healthcare service in your community! To celebrate this milestone in Marion County, the Regional Healthcare Foundation hosted a Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser in September 2014. The event took place at a large venue and over 300 attendees participated. From the entertainment, to food preferences, and silent auction - I coordinated the committee that planned the entire event, start to finish!

The event raised over $25,000 for The Regional Healthcare Foundation.

For Reference: Peggy Coster, former President/CEO Fairmont Regional Medical Center, (304) 203-1796

WVU Heart & Vascular (HVI) Gala

The WVU HVI held its inaugural gala in 2018 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. This evening was filled with dining, entertainment, dancing and live auctions. The HVI Gala was only held in 2018 and 2019 and then discontinued. I served as a committee member and actively participated in all aspects of the event planning process including: meal selection, emcee selection, bid for good fund designation, day-of support and run of show in 2018. In 2019, I served as a committee member but was unable to attend the event due to prior commitment as the main event planner for the Griffith/Hughes wedding.

Through planning this event, I became familiar with Qtego, which we used to host our silent auction items. I am familiar with data-entry and day-of participation from Qtego as a vendor.

For reference: Brittany Everett, WVU Medicine Director of Administration, brittany.everett@wvumedicine.org

Friends of WVU Hospitals - Chalk the Walk Event

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, volunteers throughout the U.S. have not been permitted in hospitals which has provided challenges on how to best engage or interact with Volunteers, who loyally want to give back. At WVU Medicine, I have had the opportunity to plan several “Chalk the Walk” events which served a dual purpose of encouraging employees and engaging volunteers.

For reference: Stacie Redelman, Committee Member, (304) 692-5171

first Baptist church Hendersonville - special event volunteer

Over the last several years, I have served in a variety of special events for my church. In particular, I have served in the green-room for Lisa Harper in December 2019 and Kelly Minter in August 2020.

In this role, I assist in making sure the needs of our special guests are met. I assist in delivery of meals to the church, set-up snacks and beverages, and chat with our guests and inform them about why I am involved in our church.

For reference: Donna Raley, FBCH Women’s Ministry, (615) 522-7849

Cabell/Asbury Wedding

I almost had a stroke when my Aunt Linda called me and told me she was getting married in 9 weeks at one of the largest hotels in West Virginia’s capitol city, Charleston.

My head immediately went into event planning mode as I calmly asked her if she had ordered invitations, decided on decorations, or met with vendors. She informed me that not only had none of those tasks been started, but she had also not yet purchased a wedding dress.

Although I knew we could get it all done, even with a weeks notice, I knew we needed to get started immediately planning so she could have the best day, and I am proud to say that she did! Linda Cabell married David Asbury on September 30, 2020 at the Marriott in Charleston, WV and I was proud to serve as her Event Planner. I coordinated every single detail of this event, with her wedding vision and budget in mind. I met with vendors, ordered desired items, and built a schedule for the day-of. I designed and ordered her invitations and my mother and I built her flowers. It was such a great day and fun memory for our family.

For reference: Linda Cabell Asbury, Bride, (304) 784-6411

Griffith/Evans Wedding

I served as the day-of event planner for Alexia Griffith when she married Jacob Evans in Huntington, WV in July 2018. The event was held at The Erickson Alumni Center at Marshall University and approximately 200 guests were in attendance.
Lexi and her mother had prepared all of the decorations and I assisted in table settings, time management and run-of-show the day of the event.

For reference: Jennifer Griffith, Mother of the Bride, (304) 767-9813

Saint Thomas Health Foundation - Rock the Cradle Committee

Rock the Cradle has raised more than 1.25 million to support obstetrics aare and the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The event has been led by well-known Music Row executives Connie Bradley and Troy Tomlinson since its inception. The annual event is held in the Loveless Café Barn and features cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and a private concert with a well-known musician.
In my role as Development Coordinator for the Saint Thomas Health Foundation, I also served as a committee member for this event in 2016 & 2017. In this role, I mainly assisted with the Silent Auction set-up and worked on the day-of and completed a variety of tasks as needed to ensure the event ran smoothly.

For Reference: Dan Thompson, Executive Director - Saint Thomas Health Foundation, (615) 222-6224

Frank Pulice, Jr. Retirement Party

In 2014, when Frank Pulice, Jr., Executive Director of the Fairmont General Hospital Foundation, decided to retire, we immediately jumped at the opportunity to plan him a retirement celebration. With over 50 years of service to the Marion County community, it became a hard task to finalize the guest list since everyone in town hoped to get an invitation.

We celebrated in style at the Knights of Columbus, of which Frank is a member, and everyone who attended enjoyed hearing stories from over the years of working with Frank. The evening highlighted the “who’s who” of Marion County giving personal testimonies of their experiences with Frank, dinner, and toasts to celebrate the retiree.

For Reference: Peggy Coster, former President/CEO Fairmont Regional Medical Center, (304) 203-1796

Annual Luncheon - WVU Medicine Volunteer Association

Annually, the Friends of WVU Hospitals hold an annual luncheon to honor the volunteers of Ruby Memorial Hospital. At this event, in my role as Manager of Volunteer Services, I served as the lead planner for the event in 2018 & 2019. I also served in this role in 2020 and the event planning was nearing completion but was unfortunately canceled due to COVID-19.

In this role, I coordinated committee involvement, catering options, and selection of awardees. I worked with the committee to select a theme and executed purchasing of all theme related items. I serve as the emcee on the day-of and ensure the run-of-show is flawless.

For reference: Nancy Beckner, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at WVU Medicine, (304) 598-4134

Griffith/Hughes Wedding

Kari Griffith and Brian Hughes were married in Ona, West Virginia on September 7, 2019. For two days prior to the event, I served as their day-of coordinator and provided on-site prep for the big day.

My mother ( a former florist) and I built the flower arrangements, set the tables, coordinated vendors, and organized decorations that had been pre-prepared by the Bride’s family.

On the day of, I assisted in timing and run-of-show tasks, facilitated all prep-work and vendor coordination, and any task that arose.

For reference: Kelly Griffith, Mother of the Bride, (304) 687-2255

Bias/Harrell wedding

When my best friend, Ashton, asked me to serve as a bridesmaid in her wedding, I was ecstatic! A few weeks before her wedding, when she asked if I could assist with some of the prep for the day-of, I was nervous but excited to test my skills as a bridesmaid and day-of event planner. Ashton Bias married Ray Harrell, Jr. at the “Top of the Rock” in New York City on February 24, 2019.

On the morning of her wedding after getting my hair done as part of my bridesmaids duties, I rushed to Rockefeller Center and met with her on-site coordinator to ensure that everything was set up according to Ashton’s instructions.

Throughout the day, I carried Ashton’s phone and provided instruction to vendors on how to access the facility and where to set-up. This event had the opportunity to work with various vendors that I had never worked with including a live event painter and a nationally recognized venue - “The Top of the Rock!”

For reference: Ashton Bias Harrell, Bride, (304) 784-1543

Saint Thomas Health Foundation - Bluebird Tree Lighting Committee

The Saint Thomas Health Foundation hosts “Camp Bluebird” each year at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, TN. Camp Bluebird is a 3-day, 2-night retreat for adult cancer patients, providing campers with education, support, and encouragement in living life after a cancer diagnosis.

In addition to camp, each year, campers join together in November at the beginning of the holiday season to honor and remember those campers who have passed.

For this event, I served as the co-coordinator with Director of Annual Gifts. We established the guest list, emailed invitations, tracked RSVPs, ordered food through catering, and coordinated physical lights to be added to the tree.

For Reference: Stacy Eaton-Carter, Saint Thomas Health Foundation Director Annual Gifts, (615) 974-1351

Saint Thomas Health Foundation - NICU Reunion

Each year, the Saint Thomas Health Foundation hosts an annual NICU Reunion/Birthday Party for the tiniest patients from Saint Thomas Health Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Through my role at the Saint Thomas Health Foundation as Development Coordinator, I planned this event from start to finish by working with a committee of nurses from the NICU and served in this role in 2016 & 2017.

2016 NICU Highlight Video

For Reference: Stacy Eaton-Carter, Saint Thomas Health Foundation Director Annual Gifts, (615) 974-1351

Mardi Gras - Business After Hours at Fairmont Regional Medical Center

Each year, in my role as Director of Community Relations at Fairmont Regional Medical Center, I worked with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce to host an annual business after hours event on Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday for the Marion County Community.

I served as the host and planner of this event. I designed invitations, tracked RSVPs, coordinated hors devours through catering services, and decorated for the event.

For reference: Tina Shaw, Marion County Chamber of Commerce President, (304) 363-0442

Fairmont General Hospital - Mammography Unit Ribbon Cutting

The Fairmont General Hospital Foundation raised $500,000 to purchase a new, state-of-the-art digital mammography unit for Fairmont General Hospital. The new equipment was installed and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held in October 2013.

The ceremony took place for about 15 minutes and attendees stayed for nearly an hour to network and celebrate the success.

For Reference: Peggy Coster, former President/CEO Fairmont Regional Medical Center, (304) 203-1796