John Prast Email & Phone Number

Tampa, FL, US

Tampa, FL, US

• Coordinate on-site logistics for tradeshows and other industry events
• Organize pre-event staff meetings to ensure proper execution once on-site at events
• Track costs associated with industry event presence to ensure budget guidelines are maintained
• Leverage heat maps and other internal insight to help develop a tradeshow plan aligned with sales goals
• Assigned departmental lead for establishing new vendors within compliance and contracting systems
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance teams to ensure sponsorship and tradeshow compliance

Tampa, FL, US

• Coordinate on-site logistics for regional user conferences
• Develop and maintain Marketplace Partner relationships
• Oversee registration and communicate updates for regional user conferences
• Leverage Google Forms to help improve the efficiency of multiple processes
• Led the sourcing and evaluation of replacement options for the current event management platform
• Coordinated with multiple teams and vendors to develop key elements for the national conference

Orlando, Florida, US

• Coordinated between several teams, departments and contractors to establish aggressive milestones for the successful execution of seasonal events and festivals
• Led production and operations meetings with key stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Developed a performance production schedule and coordinated implementation with impacted teams
• Oversaw the recruitment, audition, onboarding, training, and implementation of up to 800 seasonal performers and 30 supervisors
• Creative lead for attractions and atmospheric elements supporting seasonal festivals
• Trained media representative, tasked to promote our events through local outlets and social media

Orlando, Florida, US

• Developed and implemented technical production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and execution of festival elements
• Utilized strong communication to ensure all departments, teams and contractors maintain clear understanding of goals and milestones
• Coordinated the refurbishment, install, maintenance and strike of all technical elements for 2016 and 2017 seasonal festivals
• Created pull sheets, inventory documents, timelines, reports and element lists to ensure proper organization for impacted teams
• Awarded the “Wow of the Week” by for excellent interdepartmental communication and support during the Busch Gardens Food & Wine install

Orlando, Florida, US

• Production Assistant for seasonal event Howl-o-Scream 2016
• Production Assistant for 2015 atmospheric show “Summer Nights Lip Sync Challenge”
• Technical Trainer for Christmas ice show
• Developed action plans, SOP’s and punch lists for seasonal ice show changeover
• Worked with leadership to develop creative changes to an existing Howl-O-Scream attraction to improve guest satisfaction and improve volume efficiency
• Performance Stage Manager for seasonal event Howl-O-Scream 2016, with direct oversight to 60 seasonal performers

St. Louis, Missouri, US

• Achieved the highest customer service score in the country (97% Complete Satisfaction)
• Fleet Management, Employee Development/Management, Cost Management, Problem Resolution
• Oversaw multiple satellite offices and several employees at various locations
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with high-end corporate accounts (i.e. Mercedes of Tampa)
• Coordinated with accounts, third-party vendors and outside offices to ensure the smooth operation of branches
• Implemented new accounting software and policies to improve billing accuracy for corporate accounts

• Developed a startup concept and transformed it into a successful business that is solely referral-based
• Established, developed, and maintained relationships with prospective and return clients
• Work directly with customers to plan and organize entertainment details for their events
• Adapt to each client, offering a customized experience based on their needs and budget
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure each event runs smoothly and on schedule

Whitewater, Wisconsin, US

• Recruit, train, schedule and lead staff through proper station operations and procedures
• Assist with a complete renovation and upgrade of the on-air studio
• Ensured the station operates within the Federal Communication Commission’s guidelines
• Primary contact for resolving technical issues with broadcast equipment, scheduling conflicts and staff concerns