David Widoff Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Arizona

Gila River Arena - Glendale, Arizona

University Of Phoenix Stadium - Glendale, AZ

• Arizona Cardinals, Fiesta Bowl, BCS Championship, Super Bowl, Tradeshows, Concerts, Dirt Shows, Special Events, Private Events, Corporate Events, Meetings, Banquets...
• Met with facility clients prior to events and assist in determining event needs. Consulted with exhibit managers, promoters, convention representatives, and others concerning physical set-up needs and requirements for.
• Managed support staffing including conversions, engineering, housekeeping, security, parking, audio/visual, telecommunications, box office and guest services personnel
• Prepared CAD drawings, set-up requirements and supporting documentation for each event and distributed to appropriate staff, communicating changes prior to event
• Inspected facilities and leased areas to ensure they were being maintained properly for events and ensured compliance with applicable fire, building and safety codes
• Oversaw the computing of costs for billing of services and equipment rental charges; reviewed and approved final billing to facility users prior to release of invoice

Phoenix, Arizona

• Managed production and on-site supervision of a variety of accounts. Maintained existing accounts and any newly assigned accounts. Assumed responsibility for shows from planning stages through invoicing and renewals of.
• Maintained a thorough understanding of all areas of Production, Account Management Services and Exhibits and Design. Stayed abreast of floor plans, pricing structures and designs of tradeshows
• Acted as a liaison with show management, exhibitors, hotel and/or convention center staffs, and production personnel with regard to all services.
• Developed new ideas for the expansion of services on assigned accounts as well as for the successful execution of a renewed contact
• Supervised and assisted all show personnel assigned to shows and all subcontractors, as needed
• Directed the timely preparation and pricing of accounts for billing. Worked with collection staff to ensure prompt resolution of disputed billings and payment, per company policies and procedures

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Planned and managed all aspects of events, including invitations, lodging arrangements, meal functions, tours, entertainment, logistics, transportation, and all other amenities
• Served as point of contact with area venues, merchants, restaurants, hotels, and agencies as needed to assist clients and event participants
• Assisted with on-site convention and meeting assistance
• Planned all Bureau Familiarization Tours for meeting planners, tour operators, and travel writers
• Coordinated with Bureau staff to determine appropriate Familiarization participants
• Compiled and submitted reports and worked within a budget

National And International

• O.A.R.
• Helped to determine and implement all details of in-person interviews, phoners, meet and greets, sound check parties, radio station interviews and performances, TV performances, and in-store performances
• Assembled daily artist itineraries, including all press and personal commitments, to revolve around show schedule
• Advanced tour rider requirements including production, catering, hospitality and staffing needs
• Responsible for compiling complete guest lists along with pass distribution on a daily basis
• Organized runners, security personnel, and other venue and promoter staff on day of show The Wailers