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 facilitating necessary payment plans for those in need.-Liaison between registration department and all other critical business departments, responsible for coordinating efforts between payroll, accounting and production.-Manages the training and guidance of staff and guest actors, producers and directors who will be joining Open Jar for the season to fill various creative roles.-Oversees scheduling of events in advance and work with program administrators to ensure all per-arranged accommodations will be provided as agreed upon.

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 ability to create dynamic spacing charts, input theatrical dimensions and draw blocking paths.-Consulting with Stagewrite Developers to identify existing client needs and develop time lines to implement solutions in a cost-efficient and profitable manner.

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 hours.-Sourced venues, communicated with properties, liaised with designers while acquiring custom corporate sponsorships. Assisted PR team for event communication needs, oversaw Production Office for SWIMMIAMI2015 which included radio distribution, designer credentials, security credentials and expert event knowledge and troubleshooting with Executive Producers.-Worked with VP of Operations to implement various project management and CRM software platforms to streamline productivity and ensure efficiency. Proficient in Salesforce, Redbooth, Confluence Team Collaboration Software, Wrike, and Propared.-Trusted with the responsibility of directing and stage managing high profile events with noted panelists from HBO, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, and other high profile clientele.-Integral member of the development and progress of the Paper Fig Foundation, the philanthropic outreach of LDJ Productions. Responsible for Software administration and knowledge of Salesforce took the lead to learn and implement software to utilize as primary database, fundraising tool, and communication for the Foundation.-Developed, edited, and implemented freelancers contracts utilizing proprietary industry templates. Included scope of work, contract amount, dates of employment, and set pay dates. Coordinated hiring procedures as well as necessary employee terminations. Responsible for administering interviews, corrective action and terminations.-Coordinated office Management for LDJ Productions. Facilitated tracking of issues and problems to completion as well as general office purchases, company communication, internet and phone oversight.

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 maintaining inventory of all RF controlled audio/video equipment as well as documenting any equipment related incidents throughout the event. Tasked with budgeting departments and coordinating both payroll processing and consumables budget and other essential bookkeeping functions.-Partnered with LDJ Productions CEO, CFO, Seniors Event Production, Operations Manager, and Technical Director on methods to simplify, streamline, and organize New York Fashion Week in two brand new locations.-Validated and distributed all levels of security credentials, maintaining essential security checkpoints throughout various venues and ensuring the safety of all clients and guests throughout all levels of production.-Coordinated with Security Supervisor, the progress of 125 security personnel responsible for New York City Permit Acquisition, Load-in/Load-out, Traffic Logistics, Escorting, and Interior and Exterior 24-Hour Patrol and Guarding.-Ensured that on site medical attention was made available to anyone ill or injured on the premises of the event, and that emergencies were responded to in order of severity rather than on a first-come first-served basis.-Managed all record keeping, trucking, shipping, and venue boxes. Directly responsible for information pertinent to potential lawsuits that may arise.

-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 applications, community outreach and marketing. Partnered with the gala committee to plan annual fundraiser.

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.