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- Programs and operates with Avolites lighting control platform and Avolites Titan Arena Control Console at Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater to execute lighting production for a variety of live events- Focuses house lekos on the catwalk as needed to provide wash lighting - Experience working as a spotlight operator, performing spotlight cues under the.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

- Works directly with tour performers and crew to make sure all needs are met and show goes smoothly at Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater- Assists with load in/load out, stage patching, set changes, and shutting down the venue at the end of the night- Oversees house crew, loaders and interns working during a show- Manages all stage-related situations or.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Greater Denver Area

- Oversee the reception area by providing excellent customer service to guests and demonstrating a positive first impression of the organization- Provide administrative support to senior management team, including expense reporting, phone management, booking travel, employee onboarding, corporate communication, and various HR functions- Support accounting.

- Ensure events run as efficiently as possible by assisting the stage manager, audio engineers, and lighting designer as needed- Assist as a stagehand/loader during load-in and load-out, stage set up, stage patching, set changes, building lighting packages- Training in stage management, handling backline, lighting & audio engineering and other production &.

Indianapolis, Indiana

- Executed optimal social media marketing for all Dahlia Presents & Chefs' Night Off events to 20k+ followers on a daily basis via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram- Developed a spreadsheet organizational system to centralize information for 20+ shows concurrently- Produced content for and designed monthly email newsletters to 12k subscribers- Coordinated.

Indianapolis, Indiana

- Orchestrated the social media marketing for 5 sold out shows including Third Eye Blind, Seether, Korn, Flogging Molly, Mutoid Man- Boosted overall social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) followers by 10.7% (20k total followers)

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

- Distributed physical marketing on Indiana University’s campus and surrounding areas- Upheld an active and compelling social media presence by continuously sharing IndyMojo events - Maintained the IndyMojo table at events by selling tickets and providing excellent customer service- Named IndyMojo street team member of the month for December 2016

Bloomington, Indiana Area

- Managed a street team of 15+ members that streamlined promotional campaigns for 20+ shows simultaneously- Distributed discount tickets and physical marketing materials to relevant audience members and locations on Indiana University’s campus and surrounding areas- Upheld an active and compelling social media presence by continuously sharing The Bluebird.

Bloomington, Indiana

- Managed a team that administers the Bloomington Music Summit, an annual music industry networking conference with 100+ attendees and a budget of $8,000- Composed and secured a $3,000 Grant-In-Aid from the Indiana University Office of Vice Provost for the Bloomington Music Summit- Produced and moderated the Breaking Into the Music Industry educational.

Indiana University

- Contributed on a team of individuals to plan the Bloomington Music Summit, an annual networking conference for students interested in the music industry, with 100+ attendees- Recruited industry professionals as guest speakers- Assisted in programming and recruits volunteers for First Thursdays Festival, with 3000+ attendees- Planned networking events and.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

- Assisted in planning, promoting, and volunteering for concerts on campus including the first ever sold out (7000) Welcome Week Block Party featuring RL Grime, Post Malone, DJ Craze- Facilitated the compilation, promotion, and distribution of a local music album, the profits of which support a local charity- Developed strategic marketing plans for.

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Arts Management (Music Business)

Activities and Societies: Music Industry Networking Club, Indiana Memorial Union Board, Indiana University Dance Marathon Recruitment.

Education record