Jim Allison Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Shanghai, China

• Developed and implemented Pan-Asia expansion and operational plans for AEG Live• Chiefly responsible for the operations and finances of AEG Live events across Eastern Asia• Led, managed, and taught the AEG Live Asia full-time staff, part-time staff, and freelance employees • Collaborated with show partners and vendors across the region to build out the AEG Live Asia footprint• Responsible for the development and management of the operational budget of the division• Coordinated with legal, financial, and sales departments globally to ensure expert event execution

Las Vegas

• Worked with business partners to develop, promote, and produce entertainment events• Liaised with show production and financial teams to ensure the successful implementation of a first class production within the projected budget and timeline• Coordinated interactions between stakeholders, show partners and team members including marketing and public relations teams to ensure maximum ticket sales and show/brand exposure• Worked with hotel, casino, venue and content partners on the research and development of future entertainment programs• Coordinated with venue management and operational staffs to ensure a first class experience for customers in all aspects from ticket purchase through to show presentation. • Acted as the primary liaison for artists, agents, managers, show staff and venue management

London, United Kingdom & Los Angeles, Ca

• Managed and implemented touring plans for top tier artists throughout Europe and Asia• Developed and maintained relationships with artists, managers, agents and regional and local promoters• Submitted and negotiated performance offers with artists’ agencies and management• Acted as primary liaison and information source internally and externally for all touring shows• Facilitated and assisted with entire tour process from offer development through to post event settlement• Refined and further developed processes and practices for international touring shows

Shanghai, China

• Developed and implemented plan for grand opening concert event for Wukesong Arena, Beijing, China• Hired, trained and managed local talent buyer and event management staff• Developed and implemented talent-buying process including financial analysis, market research, offer submission and negotiation, and acquisition of government approvals. • Supervised and coordinated show implementation plans including marketing, production, finance and government liaison activities• Created and maintained a comprehensive entertainment plan for AEG China facilities• Developed and maintained relationships with artists, managers and agents in China and internationally

Los Angeles, Ca

• Developed and submitted tour offers and financial pro forma to secure new business• Created and maintained multi-million dollar department budget• Coordinated and supported logistical, technical and financial execution of major US and worldwide tours• Negotiated venue lease agreements including rental rates, expenses and other terms• Processed post-event settlements and facilitate artist, venue and vendor payments/deposits• Acted as the primary liaison for arena managers, agents, artist managers, tour staff and other departments• Supervised department assistants and interns• Promoted from Manager of Touring

Los Angeles, Ca

Promoted from Touring Assistant

Columbus, Oh

• Managed and produced business theater and live music events• Provided Event Planning, Booking, Technical Director, Production Manager, Audio Engineer and Lighting Designer/Engineer services• Developed, budgeted and executed both events for over 500,000 people annually• Increased entertainment five times over while cutting overhead with unique sponsorship packages

Columbus, Oh

Columbus, Oh

Bfa

Master'S Degree (In Progress)

Diploma

Bachelor'S Degree