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New York, New York, United States

In addition to the leading technical production of select events, responsibilities include:Contributing to the overall management of the agency and its vision.Highlighting key areas of improving operating efficiency.Streamlining & optimizing end-to-end operational processes, from planning and logistics to onsite execution and post-event evaluation.Developing and implementing standardized operating procedures, best practices, and templates.Improving financial processes, inclusive of budget development, AP, AR, & invoicing, through the use of the latest technologies.Identifying, advocating for, and training staff in the usage of new software to improve hybrid processes and remove informational silos.Creating integrations between software to ensure all new processes seamlessly coordinate with one another and facilitate communication between staff.Utilizing performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, assessing and identifying areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions as necessary.Managing office-related needs inclusive of software subscription services, on-site kit allocation, storage space, and real estate needs.Fostering a culture of innovation and creativity within the organization.

New York, New York, United States

Leading teams of 50+ for high-profile, high-throughput events for clients inclusive of Red Bull, Playbill, & Prudential.Notable project: Playbill/Prudential present CurtainUp!, a 3-day, 3-block experiential & concert event in Times Square.Roles Include: Account Manager, Executive Producer, Creative Director, Scenic Designer, Technical Director, DraftspersonResponsibilities included: Overseeing the entirety of the event and managing both clients; designing and drafting all scenic elements; hiring all vendors inclusive of scenic, AV, power, staging, union labor, & BAs; and directing creative on all graphic and print elements

Remote

Overseeing tight-turnaround virtual events and kit deliverables with a profit margin of over 35%.

Greater New York City Area

• Led teams of 20+ people ​inclusive of technical, audio/visual, construction, and logistics teams to execute large-scale experiential marketing events for clients inclusive of Facebook, Twitter, and Nike.• Generated ​profits of +20% ​for ​budgets ranging up to $500K​.• Co-Authored budgets and RFP responses for external clients, as well as RFPs for potential vendors.• Executed projects with timelines as tight as 2 weeks from initial brief to launch.

Greater New York City Area

• Orchestrated teams of 50+ people​ for technical, audio/visual, and logistics for tentpole 29Rooms event.• Cut required process time 50%​ and streamlined transition to touring-model utilized nationwide.• Conserved $73,000+​ by reconfiguring budget to pinpoint financial waste and reallocate funds.• Managed detailed project schedules and profitable​ budgets ranging over $1MM​.

Greater New York City Area

• Produced ​B2B​ incentive and corporate events for clients such as Verizon, HBO, and Choice Hotels.• Managed event technical budgets, vendors, project schedules, graphics, and technical/construction drawings.• Increased total social media following by over 300%​ on social media networks.

• Freelanced in theater and events industries creating and implementing technical drawings, project, budget, and team management, purchasing, scheduling, and resourceful/profitable execution of low-budget projects.

Greater New York City Area

• Executed ​award-winning​ experiential and trade show events for YouTube, National Geographic, and AMC.• Oversaw ​high-throughput​ events for locations inclusive of San Diego ComicCon, PAX, and E3 Expo.• Incorporated emerging technologies (AR/VR, QR, 3D Printing, etc) into event experiences as part of 4-person R&D Lab.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Blue & White Society Sigma Nu Tau - National Entrepreneurship Honor SocietyPenn State Smeal College of Business.

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre Arts

Major: Theatre Arts with a focus in Design & Technology Minor: Art History with a focus in Architectural History