Jeff Besselman Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Greater New York City Area

-Oversee the national application process, ensuring that over 2,000 applications are properly notated and all collected data is accounted for.-Developed and implemented protocol for all communication and transactions regarding from acceptance, class registration, tuition payments and revenue generated, Broadway ticket distribution, hotel rooming lists, and.

Greater New York City Area

-Network with business and individual consumers at national and international trade shows to share the vision and capabilities of Stagewrite.-Business to business wholesaling, penetrating new market opportunities and establishing industry contacts.-Direct product training for business and consumer customers looking to achieve a mastery of Stagewrite's.

Greater New York City Area

-Responsible for the development and actions of 35 direct reports for New York Fashion Week as well as the LDJ intern program. Coordinated teamwork and the pass-through of information between technical direction, production management, staging/lighting and all third party vendors.-Ensured proper event staffing as well as the tracking of client billable.

Greater New York City Area

-Worked to fulfill multiple senior operational objectives, including management of the Command Center for Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week. Reported directly to Senior Producer and Site Lead, playing an integral role in the strategic event planning of facilities and service management.-Coordinated event accounting and post event reconciliation, responsible for.

-Manage bartending staff and coordinate large scale events for the high profile catering company. -Set up and break down events in an efficient and timely manner while staying within budget constraints. -Complete necessary paperwork and product inventory.-Serve guests in an efficient, friendly and customer service oriented manner.

Drafted plans and built sets for and at remote locations, led the load-in at the theatres.Served as a board member for an upstart theatre company. Duties included suggesting and analyzing plays that would prove to be thought-provoking additions to the upcoming season. Participated in monthly board meetings and addressed growth strategies, including grant.

Worked production for Market America conventionsRan errands, oversaw union crews, assisted backstage, presenter wrangling, general busybodyConventions were for 30,000 people. Rock concerts and southern revivals put together

Assisted in lighting design, stage management, and general upkeep of theatre. Lighting Designer for select shows when Associated Artistic Director was not available.