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DAY-OF TIMELINE — CORPORATE GALA | November 15, 2025 | The Harlow Grand Ballroom 09:00 AM — Day Coordinator Check-In • Internal team arrives; brief with Dana Reyes (venue contact); confirm load-in access (south door) • Walk ballroom; verify A/C, lighting, backup generator status • Set up coordinator station near south entrance with printed vendor list, timeline copies, emergency contacts 09:30 AM — First Vendor Arrival Window Opens • SoundWave Productions (AV) arrives; begin stage setup, sound check, mic testing • Reserve freight elevator for florist per Bloom & Vine request 10:00 AM — Bloom & Vine Florist Arrival • Freight elevator access; delivery of centerpieces, entrance floral arrangements, stage backdrop • Coordinate placement with table assignment chart; confirm delivery of 3 sets gluten-free table markers 10:30 AM — Harvest Table Co. (Catering) Arrival • Load food prep equipment via south door; set up in kitchen • Confirm gluten-free meal separation for tables 4, 7, 12; review heating/plating schedule • Distribute staff meal (light snacks available 11:00 AM–2:00 PM in green room) 11:00 AM — Lenscraft Studio (Photo/Video) Arrival • Scout positions: cocktail area, dinner tables, stage for awards • Set up camera stations and lighting; test connectivity with SoundWave for live feed to screens 11:30 AM — Complete Setup Phase • All vendors confirm readiness; walkthrough of ballroom flow: cocktail area → main dining → stage • Confirm table numbers, seating chart posted at entrance • Test all AV: projectors, screens, wireless mics (CEO speech mic + backup) 12:00 PM — Safety & Logistics Review • Final walkthrough with Dana Reyes: emergency exits, restrooms, coat check station • Confirm guest arrival parking coordination with venue • Brief staff on evening schedule and role assignments 01:00 PM — Lunch Break for Core Team • Staggered lunch in green room (catering provides); maintain 2–3 staff on-site 02:00 PM — Rehearsal (CEO Speech & Awards Ceremony) • CEO and key executives walk stage; practice mic handoff with SoundWave AV lead • Run awards reading with presenter; confirm pronunciation of names • Test video montage playback and timing • Lenscraft captures rehearsal content 02:45 PM — Final Systems Test • Full AV check: all screens, mics, music cues, video playback • Catering confirms final guest count and meal prep timeline • Florist confirms all centerpiece placements and arrangements secure 03:30 PM — Guest Services Briefing • Coat check, registration, and floor staff review protocols • Brief on gluten-free meal identification and delivery process • Designate floaters for table check-ins and assistance 04:00 PM — Team Prep & Guest Area Final Check • All vendor teams in position; restrooms stocked • Sound check at lower volume (respect noise curfew awareness) • Confirm backup generator ready and tested 05:00 PM — Last-Minute Coordination Check • Verify all setup complete; no outstanding issues • All vendors report "ready" status to coordinator • Final guest count confirmed; seating adjustments if needed 05:30 PM — Staff & Vendors Dinner • Staggered meal in green room; AV/catering/florist/photo teams eat while maintaining stations 05:45 PM — Guest Arrival Prep • Front entrance staff in position; coat check ready • Cocktail bar fully stocked and staffed • Registration table staffed with name badges, table assignments 06:00 PM — COCKTAIL HOUR BEGINS • Guests arrive; registration and coat check • Bar service, passed appetizers • Photographer captures candid moments; videographer documents guest arrivals • AV plays background music at ambient level 06:30 PM — Mid-Cocktail Check-In • Coordinator circulates; monitor guest flow, bar staffing levels, catering prep progress • Confirm kitchen ready for dinner service (10 min before 7 PM) 06:50 PM — Dinner Preparation Final Check • Catering confirms all plates ready; gluten-free meals segregated and labeled • Floor staff briefed on table service sequence • Music transition from cocktail to dinner ambiance 07:00 PM — SEATED DINNER BEGINS • Guests seated; first course served • Photographer transitions to table shots • AV lowers volume for conversational dining 07:15 PM — Welcome Remarks • Brief welcome from host/organizer (confirm timing with speaker in advance) • AV operator cues audio and visual cues 07:30 PM — Main Course Service • Catering delivers entrees (watch for gluten-free plates at designated tables) • Coordinator monitors table satisfaction; flag any issues immediately 08:00 PM — Mid-Dinner Check • Catering confirms entree service complete • Dessert prep underway in kitchen • AV tech stands by; all systems green 08:45 PM — Dessert Service & Setup for Awards • Clear dinner plates; serve dessert • Stage lighting adjusted; podium mic tested • CEO and presenters move to green room for final prep 09:00 PM — AWARDS CEREMONY PREP • Music fades; attention directed to stage via AV screens • All video content queued and tested • CEO and presenters in position backstage 09:05 PM — Awards Ceremony Begins • Host takes stage; AV projects award categories and nominees on screens • Video montages play between award categories (Lenscraft manages playback) • Floor staff stand by for any guest needs; keep movement minimal 09:15 PM — CEO SPEECH (Critical Moment) • Mic handoff confirmed with SoundWave AV lead • CEO takes podium; all screens display key messaging/visuals • Videographer captures full speech for recording • Backup mic within arm's reach of stage 09:35 PM — Continue Awards Presentation • Remaining award categories and recipients announced • Video content interspersed; photo opportunities at stage for winners 10:00 PM — AWARDS CEREMONY ENDS / DANCING BEGINS • Final award presented; brief closing remarks • Transition music begins; DJ/AV shifts to high-energy playlist • Floor clear of chairs/tables; dance floor opens • Bar reopens for full service; catering offers dessert/coffee stations 10:15 PM — Dance Energy Check • Monitor guest engagement and dance floor energy • Photographer captures dancing moments • Catering circulates with final beverage/dessert offerings 11:00 PM — Mid-Dancing Check-In • All systems stable; no escalating issues • Monitor guest count (some departures expected) • Confirm breakdown start time with all vendors 11:45 PM — Last Call Announced • Final beverage orders; bar begins wind-down • Photographer wraps; Lenscraft begins photo/video storage and initial backup 12:00 AM — MUSIC STOPS / EVENT CONCLUDES • Final song plays; guests thanked; departures begin • Coat check in final service mode • AV powers down (except emergency lighting) 12:15 AM — Breakdown Begins • Catering breaks down kitchen and bar; loads equipment • Florist collects centerpieces and arrangements (Bloom & Vine responsible for floral removal) • SoundWave removes AV equipment, mics, screens, stage setup • Lenscraft packs final equipment; confirms footage backup complete 12:45 AM — Florist & Catering Depart • Harvest Table Co. final load-out; kitchen cleaned per venue standards • Bloom & Vine confirms all arrangements removed 01:00 AM — HARD OUT • Final vendor departure (SoundWave AV) • Coordinator final walkthrough with Dana Reyes; confirm no items left behind • All lights off; venue locked and handed back to Harlow management • Coordinator departs

VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX SoundWave Productions (AV) • Arrival: 09:30 AM | Contact: [primary AV tech lead] • Setup: Stage, screens, projectors, wireless mics (primary + backup), audio system • Responsibilities: Full sound check by 11:30 AM; CEO mic handoff protocol brief at 2:00 PM; manage background/dinner/dance music transitions; live feed to screens; video playback for awards • Breakdown: 12:15–12:45 AM | Last vendor to depart • Check-ins: 11:30 AM (setup complete), 2:45 PM (final test), 9:00 PM (awards prep), 10:00 PM (dance transition) Bloom & Vine (Florist) • Arrival: 10:00 AM (freight elevator reserved) | Contact: [florist lead] • Setup: Centerpiece delivery/placement (all 220 guest tables), entrance arrangement, stage backdrop, 3 gluten-free table markers • Responsibilities: Coordinate placement per table chart; confirm arrangement durability for 6-hour event • Breakdown: 12:30 AM | Remove all floral materials • Check-ins: 10:30 AM (setup), 11:30 AM (placement confirm) Harvest Table Co. (Catering) • Arrival: 10:30 AM | Contact: [catering manager] • Setup: Kitchen equipment, food prep station; segregate gluten-free meals (tables 4, 7, 12) • Responsibilities: Cocktail hour appetizers (6–7 PM); plated dinner service (7–9 PM, 3-course); dessert service (8:45 PM); beverage stations; staff meals 11 AM–2 PM • Breakdown: 12:30 AM | Kitchen cleanup per venue standards • Check-ins: 11:00 AM (kitchen ready), 6:50 PM (final dinner prep), 8:45 PM (dessert ready), 10:00 PM (bar transition to dance), 11:45 PM (last call) Lenscraft Studio (Photo/Video) • Arrival: 11:00 AM | Contact: [photo/video lead] • Setup: Camera stations (guest arrivals, tables, stage, dance floor), lighting kit, connectivity with AV screens • Responsibilities: Candid cocktail hour shots; table photography during dinner; full speech/awards documentation; dance floor captures; CEO speech full recording; photo backup throughout event • Breakdown: 12:30 AM | Begin immediate backup of all footage • Check-ins: 11:30 AM (position setup), 2:00 PM (rehearsal capture), 9:15 PM (CEO speech ready), 10:00 PM (dance floor shift), 11:45 PM (final photo wrap) Day-of Coordinator (Internal Staff) • Lead: [Assigned coordinator name] | Backup: [Backup coordinator] • Responsibilities: Master timeline management; vendor communication hub; guest experience oversight; issue escalation; safety/logistics verification; final walkthrough and venue handoff • Stationed: South entrance (setup phase), then mobile throughout event • Key touchpoints: Every 30 min during setup (9:00 AM–5:00 PM); every 45 min during event (6:00 PM–12:00 AM) Guest Services Team (Internal Staff) • Registration/Check-In (2 staff): 5:45 PM–6:30 PM • Coat Check (2 staff): 5:45 PM–12:15 AM • Floor Service/Tables (4 staff): 6:00 PM–12:00 AM | Gluten-free meal delivery focus (tables 4, 7, 12) • Bar Support (2 staff): 6:00 PM–12:00 AM • Backup/Floaters (2 staff): 6:00 PM–12:00 AM | Table check-ins, guest assistance, emergency response

CONTINGENCY PROTOCOLS WEATHER (Not directly applicable indoors, but monitor external access) • Issue: Heavy snow/ice impacts guest arrival or vendor load-in • Response: Confirm parking lot and south entrance are plowed by 8:00 AM; alert guests to allow extra arrival time via pre-event email; provide valet or additional coat check capacity if slush management needed • Owner: Coordinator + venue management VENDOR DELAY (Most critical) • Issue: SoundWave AV arrives late (e.g., 10:30 AM instead of 9:30 AM) • Response: Activate backup AV contact immediately; phone contact at 09:45 AM if not on-site; delay non-dependent setup (florist, catering can proceed); if delay >30 min, reduce complexity: eliminate live screens, use backup playlist from venue system, use handheld mic for CEO speech • Issue: Bloom & Vine florist delayed • Response: Coordinate centerpiece placement with catering staff if florist >30 min late; use contingency simple arrangements (venue may have basic florals on file); prioritize 3 gluten-free table markers as non-negotiable • Issue: Lenscraft photographer delayed • Response: Coordinator or designated staff member captures iPhone-quality photos of arrivals and awards ceremony until professional arrives; notify client that final event photography may be reduced; request expedited delivery of rehearsal footage if professional arrives after 11:00 AM • Owner: Day Coordinator with vendor contact list TECHNICAL FAILURE • Issue: AV system crash or mic failure during CEO speech (9:15 PM — critical moment) • Response: Backup wireless mic tested and within reach of stage; if projector fails, CEO speaks without visuals (speech still audible via sound system); if all audio fails, CEO speaks from podium without amplification to 220-person room (acoustics adequate for 15–20 min); backup generator activated immediately if power loss detected • Issue: Internet/WiFi connectivity lost (affects live streaming, if applicable) • Response: Event continues locally; video/photo storage defaults to local hard drives; livestream paused with message; resume when connectivity restored (verify if livestream is part of this event plan; if not, low priority) • Owner: SoundWave AV lead with backup tech on-site CATERING SERVICE ISSUES • Issue: Gluten-free meal mix-up (served to wrong table) • Response: Catering manager has photos of tables 4, 7, 12 labeled with gluten-free markers; kitchen staff double-checks each gluten-free plate before leaving kitchen; floor staff trained to verify plate before delivery; if error occurs, catering provides replacement entree within 10 minutes from backup stock • Issue: Insufficient food quantity (run out before event ends) • Response: Catering provides buffer of 10% additional portions; if shortage occurs mid-event, reduce portion sizes slightly for final service; prioritize gluten-free entrees; notify coordinator immediately so host can adjust dessert/bar offerings • Issue: Food temperature degradation • Response: Catering confirms heating equipment (warmers, chafing dishes) set to correct temps at 6:30 PM; periodic temperature checks during service; if food temperature drops unacceptably, replace with fresh batch from kitchen • Owner: Harvest Table Co. manager + floor service staff GUEST EXPERIENCE DISRUPTION • Issue: Noisy guest or disruptive behavior during awards ceremony (9:00–10:00 PM) • Response: Floor staff alerted to diplomatically ask guest to step outside or quiet down; if severe, coordinator intervenes quietly; if alcohol-related, bar staff stops service to that guest; security (if available) on standby • Issue: Medical emergency during event • Response: Coordinator aware of nearest emergency exits and first-aid kit location; 911 contact pre-programmed; designated first aid trained staff member on-site; venue has AED (confirm location with Dana Reyes at 9:00 AM) • Issue: Guest arrives without reservation or seating conflict • Response: Registration staff has printed seating chart and 2–3 buffer seats available at end of room; coordinator authorizes seating adjustment and notifies catering of +1 meal needed • Owner: Floor service team + coordinator VENUE/LOGISTICS FAILURE • Issue: Backup generator fails or power outage occurs • Response: Venue confirms backup generator tested and on standby at 11:00 AM; if power loss occurs, generator activates automatically (per venue SLA); all critical systems (AV, lighting, kitchen) on generator priority; if generator fails, switch to emergency battery lighting and mobile device flashlights; event continues in lower-light condition (dance may be suspended, awards/dinner minimal impact) • Issue: HVAC system fails (venue becomes too hot/cold) • Response: Venue maintenance alerted immediately; adjust thermostat setting if accessible; open exterior doors if temperature excessive (brief, controlled); notify guests of temporary discomfort; venue responsible per contract • Issue: Restrooms become overcrowded or non-functional • Response: Coordinator directs guests to alternate restrooms (confirm locations with Dana Reyes at 9:00 AM); if plumbing issue occurs, venue maintenance handles immediately; encourage staggered usage during low-activity periods • Owner: Venue (Dana Reyes) with coordinator support TIMING/SCHEDULE SLIPPAGE • Issue: Cocktail hour extends beyond 7:00 PM (guests not seated by 7:00 PM dinner start) • Response: 10-min buffer built into timeline; if still not seated by 7:05 PM, announce final call for cocktail area; begin dinner service for seated guests; straggling guests join at next course (dessert at 8:45 PM if arriving late) • Issue: Awards ceremony runs long (speaker over-time) • Response: Coordinator gives discreet time signals to emcee at 9:30 PM, 9:45 PM, 9:55 PM; if ceremony exceeds 10:00 PM, compress final awards into rapid-fire format or move to condensed closing remarks; hard stop at 10:00 PM to begin dance music per event schedule • Owner: Coordinator with event host/emcee STAFF ABSENCE • Issue: Key staff member (floor service, registration) calls out morning-of • Response: Cross-trained backup staff activated; redistribute duties among remaining team; prioritize customer-facing roles (registration, gluten-free delivery); coordinator may step into operational role if needed • Owner: Coordinator with venue contact (Dana Reyes may provide additional venue staff per contract) POST-EVENT PROTOCOL • All vendor teams confirm breakdown complete and site clear by 1:00 AM hard out • Coordinator final walkthrough: no items left behind, restrooms cleaned, lights off • Day-after: Coordinator debrief with Harvest Table, SoundWave, Lenscraft on any issues; request final photo/video deliverables within 48 hours • Client follow-up: Send thank you to all vendors; request final billing reconciliation within 5 business days