RDU New Runway Groundbreaking

Produced the groundbreaking ceremony for RDU's new runway, staged directly on the airport tarmac.

• Designed and built a massive marquee tent as the event's primary space.
• Hosted media and invited guests, generating significant national press coverage.
• Directed a program featuring speakers and RDU leadership on stage, along with live music.
• Staged the tent so the runway site was visible at the back, creating an iconic backdrop for the official groundbreaking photo opportunity.
• Worked with the RDU marketing and communications team and senior leadership to ensure strategy, goals, and objectives were met on time and on budget.
• Delivered the full event timeline within a six-week window.
• Created and implemented a full risk-assessment plan for the event.
• Led the event from concept through completion using in-depth project management.