Addison Balasbas
About Addison Balasbas
Addison Balasbas is a Senior Event Specialist with extensive experience in event planning and project management. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Cvent, Kiewit, and Oracle, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Certificate in Special Event Planning from California State University, Fresno.
Current Role at Exponent
Addison Balasbas serves as a Senior Event Specialist at Exponent since 2023. In this role, Addison leads the coordination of marketing asset production, technical publications, digital promotions, and event logistics for over 70 events each quarter. Addison also advises on event sponsorships, managing investments up to $70,000 to ensure optimal value and participation levels.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to joining Exponent, Addison held various positions in event management. Addison worked as an Event Director at Firewater Media from 2017 to 2023, overseeing multiple events in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, Addison was involved with Insomniac Events as an Experience Creator, focusing on guest services across several major cities including Los Angeles and Las Vegas from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Addison Balasbas studied at California State University, Fresno, where a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering was achieved. Additionally, Addison obtained a Certificate in Special Event Planning from the same institution, which supports the expertise in managing events and logistics.
Work History and Roles
Addison has a diverse work history that includes roles such as Project Manager II at Cvent from 2021 to 2023 and Project Delivery Consultant at InEight Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Earlier positions include working as a Digital and Information Literacy Assistant at California State University, Fresno from 2011 to 2014 and as a Barback & Event Operations staff at FOLSOM STREET FOUNDRY from 2015 to 2018.
Budget Management and Coordination Skills
In previous roles, Addison has demonstrated strong budget management skills, overseeing event budgets and ensuring that contracts and payments are processed accurately. This experience includes managing budgets while working as an Engineer at Kiewit and in various event management positions, ensuring adherence to financial constraints.