Derek Spence Email & Phone Number

Usa

Event Director & Production Manager 2013-2018Developed events from concept to interactive experiences every step of the way, including CAD drawings, vendor sourcing, site operations, and client management.• Event layout and operations from security to performers for 60,000+ person events.• Designed and built original stage concepts showcasing world-renowned performing artists.• Managed a US tour for college campuses to engage with General Electric technologies.• Created Northern Nights, a unique festival experience in Northern CA that highlights music, art, yoga, and nature.• Generated custom fabrications from ideation to physical objects for several world-renowned brands. • Directed concerts for USF highlighting major artists while educating students on event management skills.• Produced events by organizing site inspections, weekly meetings, timelines, and set-up/tear-down logistics.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developing innovative brand experiences from concept to reality. Immersing the public in brand cultures with a strong focus on music festivals within the US. • Create new 'one of a kind' experiences for the masses• Design products and infrastructure that represent brand identities• Use various fabrication technics to bring concepts from sketch > CAD > prototype > consumer engagement.• Execute Logistics for countless Music festival activation with an emphasis on quality while exceeding client expectations

Greater Philadelphia Area

Cultivated a brand new business model for the prototyping industry that taught members how to empower themselves with manufacturing knowledge and hands on experience as well as extensive contract work with corporate firms.• Provided technical advice and product development solutions to prototype clients patent pending items.• Maintained client schedules and budgets to keep a seamless workflow and proficient project management.• Ensured a safe and clean shop environment for clients and members by enforcing safety rules and regulation.• Operated and maintained 3D printers, Laser cutters, CNC mills, machine shop, and woodshop equipment.• Worked closely with clients and design teams to ensure creative visions and business goals are realized.

While attending school for an additional CAD degree I owned and operated a company that provided creative solutions for event management and unique designs for clients across the tri-state area. · Designed and coordinated manufacturing of one of a kind infrastructure for Red Bull North America · Worked with fabricators to produce a portable Break-dance floor, DJ Table and various promotional installments. · Conceptualized and built trophies for contests, promo displays for events, and props for artistic performances. · Managed event set-up, staff schedules, VIP catering, musician riders, female models, and street closures.

Defined project scope, obtained necessary resources, and collaborated with internal and external teams to execute plans for 1,000+ people corporate meetings at 5 star resorts from NY to Las Vegas with initial budgets exceeding $250,000 for internationally recognized brands. · Increased client and internal communication by evolving past documents, proposal forms, and event websites. · Guided projects from ideation, client proposals, budgets, execution, and documentation while ensuring quality. · Directed budget of a 5 stop financial tour and reduced costs by 40%, which resulted in an additional 5 stops. · Exceeded company expectations and became a head liaison to key clients due to my unrivaled hospitality.

Supervised logistic operations for MSI Mid-Atlantic office, warehouse, and vehicles. The east territory covered sporting and cultural events at on and off premise accounts for Red Bull and Burton Snowboards from NY to WV. • Created and maintained east region event management systems for Red Bull North America, Inc.• Produced groundbreaking local and regional events from B-Boy battles to skydiving.• Hired, trained, and managed 20+ staff members to ensure safe, smooth, and timely logistic operations.• Executed events by organizing site inspection, weekly meetings, timelines, and set-up/tear down logistics.

Negotiated vendor contracts and services while providing positive client engagements in all aspects of this traveling tour. Each of the eight locations included several downhill ski races as Olympic qualifiers and a ‘Basecamp’ tent for headlining bands and public entertainment. Every resort location consisted of 40+ top athletes and 5,000+ spectators.• Utilized optimal course branding skills to successfully represent this event for national broadcast on ABC.• Manufactured and transported specialty informational kiosks for clients new product promotions.• Communicated with resort influencers to provide them with the Honda brand experience and new car trials.• Instructed disparate teams for event load in/out of massive tent structures, power, talent, and tour equipment.

• Created direction for Burton Demo Tour and brand experience at twelve ski resorts over a three-month period.• Corresponded between host resort and VIP executives to foster premium Burton village experience.• Maintained Burton equipment, corporate needs, traveling vehicles, and accommodations.• Assisted production for 2005 U.S. Snowboard Open, Stratton VT. Including Athlete lounges and Music Stages.

Supported local field marketing initiatives focusing on key relationship building of Red Bull’s tri-state seeding program for 40+ tastemakers, opinion leaders, Brand Ambassadors and supported the brand’s local Hero Program.”• Sampled new users in need of energy and educated them on brand functionality and product benefits.• Developed unique customer experiences with college demographic via artistic outlets and alternative sports.• Recruited individuals in various lifestyles to participate in innovative events that created new social dynamics.