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Oversaw production as part of the Balcones Whiskey Retreat at SXSW 2024 and WhistlePig Whiskey Super Trooper stunt at The Grove in Los Angeles, CAProject-managed the development and creation of a fully custom low-speed vehicle from scratch on behalf of client WhistlePig WhiskeyLed venue research and communications on behalf of various of spirits producers including Rémy Martin, Balcones, Ghost Tequila, and more

Led the planning and production of large-scale sampling activations for Hendrick's Gin at both the Windy City Smokeout Music Festival and Lollapalooza Music FestivalManaged project budgets, vendor sourcing, freight logistics, and on-site operations

Led and assisted with the production of live events and traveling installations for clients including Avalanche, New Balance, Puma, WW, Stone Island, and WoS from client pitch to post-event evaluation for projects up to $2m in budgetDeveloped and maintained project budgets, ROS, sourcing decks, and contact sheetsManaged the distribution, collection, review, and organization of all project-related documents including client and vendor proposals, purchase orders, contracts, COIs, invoices, and receiptsSourced and secured production elements including event venue, permits, staffing, security, F&B, furniture, lighting, sound, and specialty fabrication items

Oversaw all day-to-day operations of the 12,000 sq. ft entertainment complex including a 1,000 capacity event venue, full-service restaurant, and standalone bar located in Times Square, Manhattan.Managed staff of over 100 managers, servers, bartenders, hosts, runner/bussers, cooks, security officers, box office agents, artist hospitality representatives, and event production personnelLead meetings with private and corporate event clients to assist in creating day-of-show operation plansUtilized Toast POS system to run nightly reports and analyze key sales figures and individual employee performanceMonitored building maintenance needs and coordinated all necessary repairs

Managed all operations of the 300-capacity concert venue, including budget development and execution, capital expenditure projects, and artist paymentsCreated nightly analysis for executive, booking, and finance teams detailing event KPIs, ancillary revenues and expenses, and attendance data for more than 175 productionsSupervised team of 30+ production, security, concession, and box office staffAdvised sponsorship team on in-venue brand activation logisticsConducted site tours and production consultations for corporate event clientsOversaw all aspects of facility maintenance, building codes and permitscompliance, and communications with local authorities

Processed incoming show offers, compiled key deal points through direct correspondence with talent buyers, created final deal memos, and issued concert contracts in collaboration with other agency staff membersReviewed purchaser addenda and edits to contracts and assisted in negotiatinglegal terms on behalf of clientsTracked contract lifecycle stages for hundreds of confirmed events andpresented status updates through weekly briefsDistributed artists’ marketing materials, approved venue uses, and coordinatedthe announce/on-sale timelinesAssisted booking agent in daily operations, including fielding calls, arrangingtravel, tracking agent expenditures through Concur, and collecting/reporting daily ticket counts, at one of the world’s largest entertainment agencies

Oversaw all aspects of company’s administrative department, including reviewing/processing offers, tracking payments due, fielding calls, and issuing contractsCompleted special sales, logistical, and data reporting projects for CEO and artist managers

Supervised guest services team of more than 20 security personnel and wait staff in the 175-seat VIP luxury box section for all 30 productionsTrained and oversaw operations team responsible for venue setup/teardown, including preparing backstage for incoming tours, assembling public areas for events, and transferring house materials to and from off-site warehouseDeveloped and implemented venue policies to improve traffic flow, credential protocols, and guest safety at Pollstar’s 2015 “Best New Major Concert Venue”Led night-of-show VIP services as liaison between attendees and box office, medical, production, security, and custodial teams

Established and grew market presence as this region’s first-ever rep by designingand facilitating cross-promotional marketing campaigns, in-store performances,ticket giveaways, and artist signings with local businesses and radio stationsCreated bi-weekly market feedback reports for labels describing promotionalactivities, including management of regional Twitter and Facebook pages using company’s digital marketing tools to boost visibility for artists and events

Identified and booked a variety of venues, including festivals, clubs, bars, schools, and benefit concertsManaged finances, including band receipts and merchandise sales, and coordinated band travelPerformed public relations coordinator role for communicating with newspapers and radio stations

Used cross-training experience to ensure coverage of staffing needs during dailyoperations and special events in my 250-seat family-owned restaurantTrained staff in food handling, customer relations, and catering details