Work Experience

Mariee Ami

2017-2025

Blackberry Farm

2016-2017

Vice President of Planning & Design

  • Designed and led 100+ ultra-luxury weddings globally with budgets ranging from $500K–$5M

  • Oversaw all visual design elements including floorplans, tent layouts, tabletop, and floral direction,

  • ensuring brand-level aesthetic consistency across multi-day experiences

  • Directed creative teams and vendors to deliver exceptionally personalized and logistically complex

  • events

  • Maintained and negotiated relationships with elite vendors across the U.S., Europe, and Mexico

  • Spearheaded internal systems to elevate service standards and team collaboration

  • Developed brand's design voice and social media presence, helping drive 20x fee growth during tenure

  • Led full-service planning and vendor logistics on high-profile events

  • Internship 2013-2016

Director of Marketing

  • Managed and executed client-facing events while developing new marketing initiatives

  • Built brand identity through print, digital, and social content, significantly expanding luxury market reach

Event Manager

  • Supported execution of corporate retreats, artist residencies, and private events at a 5-star Relais &

  • Châteaux resort

  • Maintained high-level guest experience and logistical coordination

  • Participated in event design and setup alongside resort's hospitality team

Education

University of Alabama

2012-2016

Bachelor of Science in Event Management

Skills

Luxury Event Design

Creative direction & visual storytelling

Floorplan & tent layout/CAD design

Tablescape and floral planning

Client design presentations

Operations & Logistics

Budget management (up to $5M)

Vendor negotiations & contracts

International travel & guest logistics

Production timelines & installs

Leadership & Digital

Team leadership & training

Social media strategy

Brand development & PR

Web content & design tools