OlgaGazizova
Global Events · Travel Management · Hospitality
20+ years delivering high-impact events and managing complex international travel logistics for corporations, government officials, and global partners.
Global Events · Travel Management · Hospitality
20+ years delivering high-impact events and managing complex international travel logistics for corporations, government officials, and global partners.
About Me
Experienced Event and Travel Manager with 20+ years of expertise delivering high-impact events and managing complex international travel logistics. Proven success collaborating with corporate clients, government officials, and global partners — from intimate VIP protocol dinners to flagship events with thousands of attendees.
Member of PCMA and holder of a Diploma in International Protocol & Cross-Cultural Communication from The International School of Protocol & Diplomacy.
Career
2023 — Present
Contract Roles
San Francisco, CA
Planning events for 350+ participants for corporations and nonprofits. Organizing VIP private dinners with top chefs. Facilitating communication with speakers and sponsors from Meta, Verizon, and Sequoia. Delivering on-site management and coordination for 20+ vendors.
2022 — 2023
Smart Meetings
Sausalito, CA
Led 10 annual multi-day events across the U.S., including the Smart Woman Summit & Awards Gala in New York. Hosted 350+ meeting professionals, coordinated up to 100 one-on-one meetings per event. Notable partners: Caesars Entertainment, The Wynn, New York Marriott Marquis, Hilton, and SAP.
2015 — 2022
360 Events Agency
Led official event planning for visits involving the President and senior government officials. Managed simultaneous events with 2,000+ attendees. Cut client costs by 20% through vendor negotiations. Notable clients: FIFA World Cup 2018, Harper's Bazaar, Audi, Siemens. Key brand partners: BVLGARI, Dom Pérignon, Marriott International, Samsung.
2011 — 2014
SIBUR
Reduced company costs by 20% by implementing a travel policy and online booking system across 30 branches and global offices in Zurich, Vienna, Delhi, and Shanghai. Delivered 35+ annual events for the Board of Directors and C-level executives, including protocol visits by government officials.
2009 — 2010
WorldGMC
Lisbon, Portugal
Organized the Global Management Challenge World Championship — the world's largest strategy competition — with 250+ attendees from 25 countries. Arranged private jet transportation, led supplier selection, budgeting, staff recruitment, and end-to-end travel logistics.
Get in Touch
Available for event management consulting, contract roles, and full-time opportunities across corporate, government, and luxury sectors. Reach out — let's talk about your next event.