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Indianapolis, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Coordinate all event logistics and rental equipment procurement for Event Operations such as: wayfinding signage, portable lighting, golf carts, radios, ATV’s, and bicycle fencing for the world’s largest single day.
• Oversee purchasing for the Event Operations Department
• Create all Credential Boards for Public Gates, Credential Gates, and Vehicle Gates for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, Brickyard 400, Red Bull Air Race, and many other Public and Private events that take place at IMS
• Coordinate Public Shuttle service to IMS for the Indianapolis 500 in Coordination with SP+ Gameday Corp.
• Manage Parking Operations and allocations in conjunction with the IMS Ticket Office (public) and Credential Office (suites and sponsorship fulfillment) for the Indianapolis 500, and Brickyard 400
• Lead the preparation, integration, and execution of IMS’ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) programs to ensure high levels of compliance and support

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

o Oversee event management for 16 varsity sports.o Supervise and assist in set-up and tear down of athletic contests.o Marketing of Events; execute game day promotions.o Train and manage event staff; oversee student section.o Management of game day court operations at the Fairgrounds Coliseum.o Ticket operations.o Help manage championships for Summit.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Coordinate Torch Relay operations and logistics for the duration of the 5 ½ week event that travels to all of Indiana’s 92 counties
• Coordinate all food and lodging accommodations for the Bicentennial Torch Relay crew
• Assist in the planning and presentation of Torchbearer Training Sessions held across the state
• Assist in route planning and public safety operations leading up to the relay.
• Attend meetings with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, public safety representatives, and county coordinators and draft minutes

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Assist in scheduling of safety patrol employees and nonprofit organizations.
• Prepare employee training materials and supervisor binders.
• Assist in creating operational documentation. (policies, direction sheets, manuals, etc.)
• Provide administrative and operational support to Guest Experience Department.
• Coordinate functions pertaining to setup, implementation and operation of the check-in area.
• Hands on execution of facility operations at gate entrances, suites, parking lots, and stands.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

 Assist in the coordination of the two-day Health & Fitness Expo and serve as a host for an array of special groups. (Running clubs, not-for-profits, VIP’s, etc.) Manage event operations for “Pre-Race Warm-Up Party.” Coordinate VIP Group Logistics. Develop and distribution of Race Weekend Guide, Virtual Event Bag, and Fan Pass. Assist in developing.