Kerri Quinn Jaffe began her career kicking up her heels as a member of the Rockettes, the famously long-legged chorus line of women who dance at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall. Jaffe spent a decade with the Rockettes, first as a dancer traveling the country and abroad, and then as one of the Rockettes’ director. In the latter position, Jaffe supervised and directed the cast of the legendary “Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” as well as numerous other special events. She also oversaw the Rockettes’ television and corporate performances, created proposals for Radio City’s senior executives, and hired, managed and evaluated the theater’s hundreds of employees.
Since 2006, Jaffe has been sales director of Blackstone Caterers, a division of the Newport Harbor Corporation. At Blackstone, Jaffe worked thorough the restructuring of the company’s business strategies, marketing and sales efforts. She has worked with many of the state’s top corporations, including CVS Caremark Corp., Amica and Providence Equity Partners, as well as nonprofits including The Preservation Society of Newport County and Trinity Repertory Company.
Before joining Blackstone, Jaffe worked for the New York City political event management firm Hope Events, organizing top-grossing fundraisers and other events. She later worked for Restaurant Associates, where she helped launch Wolfgang Puck’s first Northeast catering venture.
Outside the office, Jaffe is finance director for the Rhode Island chapter of the International Special Events Society, and also serves on the board of the Newport Opera House Project. •
