Erin Matthews
About Erin Matthews
Erin Matthews is an Events Manager at The Siegfried Group in Silicon Valley, California, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in facilities management and fitness coordination, she oversees a significant budget and leads a team to deliver high-quality events.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Erin Matthews has been serving as the Events Manager at The Siegfried Group since 2022. In this role, she manages a budget of $12 million for over 125 single- and multi-day events each year. Her responsibilities include overseeing logistics and technology, ensuring high-quality client service for events attended by more than 1,200 employees and clients. Erin focuses on building strategic partnerships and fostering respectful relationships with third parties, which is essential for the success of the events she manages.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Before her current position, Erin Matthews worked at The Siegfried Group as the Facilities Manager for 9 months in 2021. She also held various roles at UCLA Recreation, including FITWELL Coordinator and FITWELL Manager, where she contributed to fitness programs from 2012 to 2021. Additionally, Erin worked at the Arthritis Foundation as Development Director and Development Manager, focusing on fundraising and event coordination from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Erin Matthews holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from UCLA, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned a Master of Arts in Kinesiology with a focus on Sports Management from 2013 to 2015. Her academic background supports her expertise in event management and fitness programming.
Background in Fitness and Recreation
Erin Matthews has a strong background in fitness and recreation, having worked as a Personal Fitness Trainer at UCLA Recreation from 2010 to 2016. She also served as the FITWELL Coordinator at the Bruin Fitness Center and the Strength and Conditioning Zones. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with skills in program development and client engagement, which are beneficial in her current event management position.
Leadership and Strategic Focus
In her role as Events Manager, Erin Matthews leads a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and executional excellence that aligns with The Siegfried Group's brand and culture. She emphasizes creating a transformational environment that encourages learning, innovation, and continuous improvement, which reflects her commitment to professional development and team success.