Lea Stafford

About Lea Stafford

I lead Stafford Creative + Co, a planning and production company known for delivering…

Experience

1. Founder and Director

   Stafford Creative Co

   Jan 2012 — Present

   Stafford Creative + Co. is an event planning, production, and creative direction company producing high-touch experiences that reflect who our clients are and what they stand for. Our events are built from the inside out, grounded in cultural fluency, purpose, and distinct design.We offer full-service and strategic support for corporate gatherings, nonprofit events, retreats, brand activations, and social celebrations. We also provide hourly consulting and event styling for teams and individuals seeking guidance with impact.Core Responsibilities + Contributions:• Lead all planning, creative development, and production across events• Conduct site visits, presentations, and client meetings with an emphasis on design clarity and guest experience• Secure and manage vendors with fiscal oversight and alignment to brand integrity• Develop event concepts from proposal through execution• Oversee RFPs, permits, contracts, budgets, and reconciliation• Manage all event logistics, attendee experience, and stakeholder communication• Lead sales and marketing strategy for new client acquisition and brand growth• Create all project estimates, agreements, and production calendars• Facilitate debriefs and post-event analysis to ensure refinement across each engagementStafford Creative + Co. is proudly certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and California Green Business. These values guide how we build, collaborate, and deliver purpose-driven experiences across industries.

Education

• FIDM

  Interior Design

• FIDM

  AA, Interior Design

  2001 — 2003

• California State University - East Bay

  BA, Political Science and Governement

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Catering
• Trade Shows
• Hospitality
• Social Media
• Weddings
• Budgets
• Menu Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Corporate Events
• Wedding Planning
• Powerpoint
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning