Gina Wade    

Special Event Production

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Marketing and Promotion Services

Gina Wade is a well-known and respected leader in the world of special events & hospitality. An expert in event concepts, sales, & branding, she is known for her creative ideas, client relationships, & attention to detail. Gina's enthusiasm and caring demeanor immediately put her clients at ease while she brings their vision to life.

Gina began her career in special events and marketing in 1997 when she joined OnBoard Media, a division of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy in Miami Beach, FL. For the following three years she traveled to every island in the Caribbean, Alaska, and Mexico living on cruise ships and resorts while she worked as a Director of Marketing and Advertising for OnBoard Media's Duty Free market. Gina also created and hosted a Port and Shopping Channel for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines.

After three years at sea, Gina moved to Los Angeles where she began working for The Meeting Manager Destination Management. After booking a variety of events at the Mondrian hotel, she was offered a job as the Sales Manager for Special Events and Catering. While at the Mondrian, Gina booked and/or managed projects such as The Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party, Lifetime Women Rock, Beyonce Knowles Record Release Event, An Evening at the Osbournes with Elton John, and Playboy Playmate of the Year.

Gina left the Mondrian in 2004 to become the Director of Special Events for Social Hollywood and Boulevard3. She led and organized the special events department and was responsible for booking clients such as TV Guide's Emmy Afterparty, Justin Timberlake's William Rast Fashion Show & Concert, HBO's "Entourage" Premiere, & Vanity Fair's Pre-Oscar VIP Screening and Dinner. After 2 years at the venues, Gina was recruited by Brent Bolthouse to become the Director of Special Events for his event production company, Bolthouse Productions/SBE.

In 2007, Gina officially opened her own business, Gina Wade Creative, and instantly attracted an impressive list of clients. She has been a contributor to 944 Magazine and has been featured in LA Confidential, Hollywood Life, and Harper's Bazaar magazines. Gina has appeared on "Good Day LA" and "My 13 News" as an expert in event production, trends and entertainment marketing. She is also a regular on the Style Network's "The Big Party Plan Off" and was featured on Entertainment Tonight for her work on the "Dancing with the Stars" Finale Event. Gina can be heard on XM Radio's Channel 24 as the resident event and lifestyle expert. She is currently constructing her website which will include a blog dedicated to event tips, advice, and featured products. Her dedication to her work and commitment to her clients are just two of the features that make Gina Wade a true standout to her colleagues and clients alike.