Sophie Westacott

Director of Special Events and Filming @Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, CA, US

Led 6-person team executing 100+ annual private events and filming projects, achieving 81% growth in third-party venue rentals through strategic networking and planning initiatives. Developed a comprehensive event planning framework and digital asset library, improving operational efficiency by 30%. Managed substantial internal annual event budget while identifying cost efficiencies and establishing preferred partner programs with 30+ premium vendors, achieving 25% cost savings.Produced and oversaw high-tier membership benefit experiences, including Gold Lounge at NHM First Friday\'s (March-June 2025), Ghoul Lounge for Members at NHM annual Haunted Museum exclusive event, and five annual exhibit openings with themed cocktail receptions for high-tier members only.Negotiated and oversaw commercial filming operations generating 20% of revenue towards annual goals. Contracts with major production companies including Machine Gun Kelly - Vampire Diaries, Netflix, HBO, and Disney for location shoots and content creation projects.Cultivated strategic vendor relationships and established preferred partner programs with 40+ premium suppliers, securing exclusive rates and priority booking while maintaining quality standards across all event categories.Developed and implemented a comprehensive event planning framework including standardized processes, digital asset library, and operational protocols that increased team efficiency by 30% and streamlined event execution across all departments.

Rudolf Steiner School, New Zealand

Secondary School

Massey University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

NYU-SCPS

Certificate, Global Philanthropy