Drew Jacoby Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Full Time 2022 - Present / Contract & Freelance 2013 - 2022 / Full Time 2003 - 2013
• Led creative strategy, design and show direction for full-service production company.
• Hired & directed team of full-time staff, freelancers, and technical vendors.
• Developed creative concepts and solutions working with senior executives, sales/events/marketing teams, and agencies; developed & managed creative briefs, budgets, timelines, venue/site searches and surveys, event.
• Created/led pitches and presentations to new and existing clients.
• Designed venue and experiential layouts, sets and props, directed internal & external technical teams to create event designs and built set models, layouts and digital experiences.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Oversee concept through execution of all production elements including event flow, logistics, venue and lighting/sound/set design.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor and strategic partner to conceptualize and develop creative strategy, and experiential event solutions that meet business goals.
• Manage & Run virtual events, shows, meetings and interviews for livestream and prerecords.
• Administer production direction, show/music/video direction for corporate events, fashion shows, product launches, and educational tours.
• Provide show direction, stage management and show choreography/blocking for fashion shows, general sessions, entertainment performances, and panel discussions.
• Direct vendors and freelancers, negotiate contracts, develop/manage production schedules, timelines and milestones.

Bryant Park, NYC

• Oversaw venue production for 45+ shows/year at NY Fashion Week; served as liaison between high-profile designers and the venue, managed all production logistics (security, lighting, audio, video, scenic, power, etc.).
• Collaborated with leading global show directors and scenic, sound and lighting companies to facilitate execution of designer’s vision within time/space parameters and constraints, and anticipated on-site issues.
• Managed the set-up and strike of all venue elements, including back-of-house, hair/make-up stations, seating, signage and rentals.
• Managed on-site production of several high profile, high-security events, collaborating with the local/state law enforcement & US Secret Service to ensure a secure environment.