Ben Byler Email & Phone Number

Experienced Performance Coach, Creative Developer, and Entertainment Operations Manager with over 25 years in the ARTs. Experienced in developing creative content and strategies that inspire consumers and teams to engage.Expertise includes developing branded content and guest experience strategies; managing internal and external partnerships; developing influencers and digital channel strategy; audience engagement through program development, experience strategy, and automation.Recent Achievements:CAMPAIGN STRATEGY JACK ALLEN FOR CONGRESS 2024Led marketing strategies and production for live events, digital media, broadcast and production. CLARKSVILLE PRIDE SPONSOR / PRODUCER 2024Show design, staging, talent representative, and production supervisor for Clarksville Pride Fest.CASTING DIRECTION for SUMAN ENTERTAINMENT (contract) 2022-2023Design and creation of web based casting, onboarding, and scheduling system utilizing existing databases to manage talent lifecycles with automation.Casting, contract negotiation, coaching, and talent development for new musical acts and musicians.Partnership development with Margaritaville Hotels, Marriott Harbor Beach, Hawks Cay Resorts for Entertainment Experience Development.FIRST IN CLASS CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT TEAM 2021Project Manager within the creative department overseeing Playlist Productions music integration for Center Stage, music curation, and music and specialty acts development and programming for the inaugural launch of Carnival Mardi Gras. Handled aspects of creative show development, PR and media relations, as well as the management of 10 acts and 8 venue spaces.FIRST EVER ENTERTAINMENT LEARNING SERIES CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE 2020Lead concept development, production, and strategy to guide managers and teams through the on-boarding process to life onboard to improve performance, engagement, and retention.FIRST EVER CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE FLOAT INTEGRATED INTO 2019 ROSE BOWL PARADELed entertainment show production, marketing coordination, talent, travel and media team coordination.FIRST MULTI YEAR MARKETING AND BUYER PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLAND, USA 2018Led partnership to reduce purchasing and equipment logistical expenses while co-partnering development of content across social media channels increasing search and views for entertainment marketing.FIRST IN HOUSE MUSIC CURATION PROJECT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE 2017Led a team to identify music trends for BGM and curated live music programming for 25 markets.