I am a dynamic event planner and leader who champions the entire process from design through execution to maximize the client experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, building rapport with clients and vendors to deliver world-class events for diverse clientele. My approach blends creative direction, detailed planning, and strategic sourcing to ensure on-budget, high-impact outcomes. I am passionate about relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous execution, consistently delivering memorable events that exceed expectations while maximizing value for stakeholders.…

Linsey Haynie Haas

I am a dynamic event planner and leader who champions the entire process from design through execution to maximize the client experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, building rapport with clients and vendors to deliver world-class events for diverse clientele. My approach blends creative direction, detailed planning, and strategic sourcing to ensure on-budget, high-impact outcomes. I am passionate about relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous execution, consistently delivering memorable events that exceed expectations while maximizing value for stakeholders.…

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I am a dynamic event planner and leader who champions the entire process from design through execution to maximize the client experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, building rapport with clients and vendors to deliver world-class events for diverse clientele. My approach blends creative direction, detailed planning, and strategic sourcing to ensure on-budget, high-impact outcomes.

I am passionate about relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous execution, consistently delivering memorable events that exceed expectations while maximizing value for stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Catering Manager at DoubleTree Guest Suites
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Guided the event planning process by giving prospective clients tours, writing banquet event orders, crafting event diagrams, securing contracts, and directing logistics. Met monthly sales goal of $120,000. Planned NATO Seasparrow Project Steering Committee Meeting with 600 attendees.
Event Specialist at Two Sisters Catering
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Achieved monthly sales of $150,000 by planning events for a diverse clientele, including CEOs, athletes, estate managers, and wedding parties. Sourced vendors, wrote event orders, processed invoices, and oversaw logistics.
Special Events Catering Manager at Metropolitan Club
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Cultivated loyal clientele by planning events with a focus on customer service. Oversaw forecasts, ensuring F&B budget of $800,000 was on target. Planned events for personal and business meetings.
Event Coordinator at RIS
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Generated leads from networking events and sales calls, led the full event planning process. Assisted in planning DC’s Women of Substance and Style event and nonprofit events; managed vendor relationships and calendars.
Event Director at Republican State Leadership Committee
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Organized and produced events nationwide; planned nine major events at the 2012 Republican National Convention; built long-term vendor relationships and managed budgets and transportation.
Marketing and Events Manager at Taverna
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Drove awareness and sales for private dining and catering; managed campaigns across social media, digital, and print; built budgets and calendars; led end-to-end event execution.
Senior Sales Manager at Planters Inn | Peninsula Grill
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Sold hotel room blocks and private event spaces; built individualized event plans within budget; negotiated vendor contracts for corporate events; sustained client engagement from inquiry to payment.
Special Events Manager at Omni Hotel
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Spearheaded events of all sizes from corporate meetings to weddings; consulted with clients on specs; coordinated with banquet, kitchen, and hotel teams for seamless execution; managed annual budgets and production schedules.
Event Director at Association of Independent Mortgage Experts
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Oversaw all event logistics for the annual conference of 3,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors; led the leadership team; managed calendars, budgets, and sponsorship opportunities.
Senior Project Manager at OPUS AGENCY
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Ensured client needs were anticipated and exceeded by driving planning schedules, budgets, and processes to deliver unique experiences; led for AWS re:Inforce and Palo Alto Networks events.
Manager, Events and Conferences at Hilton Supply Management
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Developed strategies for engaging top clients at events and conferences globally; oversaw planning for Hilton Global Owners Conference and industry conferences; managed multi-million-dollar budgets.
Senior Manager, Special Events at Hilton Worldwide
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Led strategy and project management for large-scale internal Hilton conferences; oversaw conferences up to 10,000 attendees; coordinated with executives; managed a $22 million event budget.
Principal & Creative Director at HAAS HOUSE EVENTS
October 1, 2025 - Present
Lead concept development and creative direction for events, overseeing end-to-end planning from design through execution to maximize the client experience; collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver memorable events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication at College of Charleston
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services