Emily Goldman

About Emily Goldman

I lead private event sales and venue strategy for RMD Group, connecting companies, planners, and hosts with standout event venues across California.RMD Events is the dedicated private events and venue sales division of RMD Group, providing clients with a single point of contact across our portfolio.If you’re planning a corporate event, holiday party, client reception, networking event, wedding-related celebration, or social gathering, I help identify the right space, align budget and layout, and streamline the booking process from first conversation through execution.With 15+ years in hospitality sales, private events, and venue management, I take a consultative approach to venue sourcing and event planning, focusing on guest experience, operational flow, and seamless execution. I work directly with venue operations and culinary teams to ensure events are easy to execute and memorable for guests.RMD Group represents a diverse portfolio of restaurant buyouts, rooftop venues, private dining rooms, lounges, and large-format event spaces in markets including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach, and San Francisco.Clients and partners work with me for:• Corporate & private event venue sourcing• Multi-venue access with one point of contact• Strategic guidance on layout, flow, and budgeting• Hospitality-driven event execution California Open to corporate, social, and partnership inquiries

Experience

1. VP of Sales and Events

   RMD Group

   May 2010 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   I lead private event sales and venue strategy for RMD Group, connecting companies, planners, and hosts with standout event venues across California.RMD Events is the dedicated private events and venue sales division of RMD Group, providing clients with a single point of contact across our portfolio.If you’re planning a corporate event, holiday party, client reception, networking event, wedding-related celebration, or social gathering, I help identify the right space, align budget and layout, and streamline the booking process from first conversation through execution.With 20+ years in hospitality sales, private events, and venue management, I take a consultative approach to venue sourcing and event planning, focusing on guest experience, operational flow, and seamless execution. I work directly with venue operations and culinary teams to ensure events are easy to execute and memorable for guests.RMD Group represents a diverse portfolio of restaurant buyouts, rooftop venues, private dining rooms, lounges, and large-format event spaces in markets including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach, and San Francisco.Clients and partners work with me for:• Corporate & private event venue sourcing• Multi-venue access with one point of contact• Strategic guidance on layout, flow, and budgeting• Hospitality-driven event execution California Open to corporate, social, and partnership inquiriesVenue Portfolio Includes:Rustic Root (Gaslamp & Solana Beach), Swing Social, Huntress, Lumi, Side Bar, Gaslamplighter, Bay City Brewing (East Village), Knotty Barrel (Gaslamp), Storyhouse Spirits, Ballast Point Tasting Rooms, Lala, Barbusa, Nonna and Carte Hotel.Skills:Private Event Sales · Corporate Events · Event Venue Sales · Hospitality Sales · Venue Management · Event Strategy · Business Development · Client Experience · Event Planning · California Event Venues

Education

• UC San Diego

  B/a Communications

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Budgets
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Management
• Marketing Communications
• Catering
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Weddings
• Entertainment
• Online Advertising
• New Business Development
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Trade Shows
• Online Marketing
• Wedding Planning
• Parties
• Hospitality Industry
• Private Events
• Restaurants
• Corporate Events
• Social Media
• Sales
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Menu Development