Erika Burke Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

– Orchestrated 100+ successful concerts and live events, contributing to $5M+ in annual revenue – Coordinated logistical elements for events, ensuring a seamless experience for both performers and attendees– Fostered partnerships with local businesses and vendors, enhancing event experiences and stimulating local economy– Established relationships with high-profile artists and their management teams, securing top-tier performances – Sourced, identified, and cultivated partnerships with venues across the US to maximize revenue – Created a 70-city tour template which was adopted, companywide––included budgets and new sales channels– Developed artist proposals, scouted talent, and developed budgets for productions and performances – Coordinated logistics, schedules, and itineraries for events with up to 20K guests in attendance – Led crisis management and event troubleshooting, maintaining the safety and satisfaction of artists and audiences– Instituted a detailed performance feedback system, leveraging audience insights to continually improve event planning and execution

Beverly Hills Ca

– Negotiated rental deals with venues on behalf of Ron White for major events and life performances– Negotiated additional revenue streams to maximize profitability for the artist – Established and cultivated relationships with venue partners and talent buyers across the US, creating a valuable network that enhanced the company's ability to secure prime locations and competitive deals.– Pitched routing and rental deals to artists, agents, and management teams, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of tour logistics and market trends to secure high-profile commitments– Executed settlements on all related artists' shows, meticulously monitoring expenses and revenues to ensure maximum profitability while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity– Optimized contracts with artists and venues to ensure adherence to specific requirements

– Spearheaded the interview and selection process for front-of-house staff, enhancing team competence and diversity– Evaluated event requirements, managing the scheduling of front-of-house staff across multiple venues– Conducted extensive research on peer institutions’ policies and procedures on rental pricing and staffing, driving the successful reassessment of Union Theater's similar frameworks– Orchestrated an insightful 4-day benchmarking trip to peer institutions in Illinois & Indiana– Implemented strategies for optimizing front-of-house operations, bolstering overall event experience for attendees– Leveraged keen oversight to monitor front-of-house staff performance, proactively addressing areas of improvement and acknowledging exceptional work– Collaborated with departments to ensure integrated venue management, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction – Showcased exceptional crisis management skills, effectively resolving unforeseen event challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to guests and operations

– Negotiated and secured beneficial terms for a diverse range of building rental contracts, including publicly-ticketed and private events, bolstering venue utilization and profitability– Developed tailored event plans in collaboration with renters, successfully coordinating and executing a multitude of events that consistently exceeded client expectations– Oversaw front-of-house and back-of-house teams and security personnel, maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment during a broad array of events– Managed the settlement of artist payments and merchandise sales with artist management, ensuring timely transactions– Coordinated scheduling for security and cleaning staff to ensure optimal staff coverage and maintenance for events, enhancing the overall guest experience– Streamlined the organization's daily operations, including management of the comprehensive show calendar, leading to improved operational efficiency and event coordination– Processed all artist contracts and deposits for in-house shows, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and maintaining clear, concise records– Facilitated clear and effective communication of show requirements to technical and hospitality staff, contributing to seamless execution and elevated production standards

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication Arts - Radio, Tv & Film

Communications

Activities and Societies: Member of CAB, a campus programming board Member of MEISA, a music & entertainment campus programming board

Advertising & Mass Communications