Scott Lalonde, founder of Eventful Design is a graphic and event designer based in Detroit, Michigan. Scott’s design focus in creating branded collateral materials and events that are meant to be experiential and convey a key message, direction, and make the viewer think and/or evoke an emotion from the viewer.
Specifically, Scott thrives when producing event-related materials including, invitations, signage/posters/backdrops, and event installation pieces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communications - University of Maryland Global Campus - 2024
Event Management Certification - The George Washington University, School of Business - 2008
Experience
2021 - Present - Development Events Manager & Fundraiser • On Lok, Bay Area, CA
Responsible for portfolio of fundraising events for large health non-profit organization including annual fundraising gala raising over
$2MM during tenure. Prospect, secure & manage 70+ event sponsors annually. Manage creative and design production of all event-related collateral including digital, printed materials, and videos. Procurement and management of all event vendors including catering, staging, AV, registration, lighting and security.
2020 - 2021- Event Design & Development Manager - 360 Destination Group, Austin, TX
Established relationships with a variety of corporate clients. Developed creative concepts & formal proposals including catering, costs, & timelines. Managed vendors & consulted with site inspections, staffing, planning & onsite execution.
2019 - 2020 - Director of Event Registration Services - ConferenceDirect, Charlotte, NC
Responsible for 12-person department providing event registration services to 65+ corporate clients annually. Assisted sales team to ensure new client growth. Managed partnerships with multiple event tech platforms & oversaw department finances & client invoicing process. Consulted with site inspections, staffing, planning & onsite execution.
2017 - 2019 - Senior Event Producer/Designer - Kennedy Creative Events/DMC, Austin, TX
Established relationships with a variety of corporate clients. Managed budgets & event costs as well as served as a catering consultant with client including menu planning and onsite meal service execution. Consulted with sales team to assist with leads & proposals. Provided graphic design services for in-house marketing materials & corporate client events.
2015 - 2017 - Freelance Event Consultant/Graphic Designer -Remote/Charlotte, NC
Managed budgets & event costs as well as vendors & meeting staff for Pharmaceutical & Sports Management events. Performed site inspections. Served as onsite event producer overseeing all details including venue, travel, transportation, housing & entertainment. Provided graphic design services for corporate client events & weddings
2013 - 2015 - Manager of Events & Special Projects - Equal Justice Works, Washington, DC
Managed budgets & event costs as well as vendors & meeting staff for portfolio of in-house events including trainings, career fairs, & fundraising dinners. Consulted with call for proposals & curriculum for law-focused trainings. Served as onsite event producer overseeing all details including venue, catering, travel, housing, & presenters. Provided graphic design & management services for a portfolio of marketing & event materials.
2001 - 2013 - Senior Event Manager - Vanguard Communications, Washington, DC
Established relationships with a variety of corporate, non-profit & government clients. Developed strategies & creative concepts based on client’s communications goals to be implemented into events. Served as onsite event producer overseeing all details including venue, catering, travel, transportation, housing, AV & presenters. Consulted with formal proposals including costs, & timelines. Managed vendors & consulted with site inspections, staffing, planning & onsite execution.