Walker Prince Allen

Business development and strategic partnerships for events and experiences. San Francisco.

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Walker Prince Allen
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About

Versatile event sales and B2B strategic pathfinder with a track record of hunting and rolling out new business ventures and partnerships that add concrete value to the bottom line.

Deep experience selling, planning, and leading strategic initiatives — managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, clearing barriers to action, and creatively driving toward solutions. A proven leader directing cohesive teams, inspiring innovation, driving productivity, and exceeding revenue goals.

Low-ego, out-of-the-box thinker. Hustler. Creative problem solver. Determined team player who delights in building strong and lasting business relationships — and getting it done.

N.B. Ability to make all five mother sauces.

Selected Experience

2023 —

Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Foxtail Catering and Events · The Fire Society (Foxtail · Tonic · Radish)

Identify and build strategic partnerships, delivering distinctive experiences across the portfolio that create brand-fluent, unforgettable moments and drive revenue.

2019 – 23

Account Executive, Events & Strategic Partnerships

Taste Catering and Event Planning

Co-founder, Hospitality Helps (2020 – 21)

2009 – 19

Director of Events

The Press Club · San Francisco

Built the events program from the ground up into a multi-million-dollar, multi-team operation — setting and beating annual goals for a decade.

2003 – 07

Executive Director, Product Development & Marketing

Bumble and bumble · New York

Previously Senior Manager, Fragrance, Formula & Package Development

2000 – 03

Senior Manager, International Sales

Focus Features · New York

Executive Assistant to the President

1996 – 98

Executive Assistant to the EVP, Creative Services & Design

The Donna Karan Company · New York

Education