L.A. Kendall Labree Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

• Overseeing a portfolio of private and public clients to provide comprehensive event planning, production, and management services- Worked closely with a major tech industry client who privately engaged the firm to plan and promote a remote, global program• Coordinating both virtual and in-person, national and international events• Managing production teams across time zones on a 24-hour daily schedule• Developing and executing efficient event production policies and procedures for increased output and client retention

Greater Seattle Area

• Planning, producing, and promoting a wide variety of events, ranging from private brand activations to ticketed live performances to festivals• Identifying, booking, and managing a diverse and extensive client roster including DJs, drag queens, musicians, and more- Notable clients have included Grammy Award Winner DJ Spinderella of Salt N Pepa and Billboard Hot 100 Artist Debby Holiday

Seattle Center

• Supported the Executive Director through all aspects of the festival, from planning to execution to post-event reporting- Helped the festival to achieve its status as the largest free outdoor festival in the United States• Conducted community outreach to ensure all members of the community were represented and all prospective partners identified and secured• Promoted the festival through expert social media communications and representation at local events and speaking appearances • Booked talent, contracted staff, and planned logistics to ensure a successful two days of live entertainment spanning five festival stages

Greater Seattle Area

• Led marketing and event services, including but not limited to project coordination, booking, vendor relations, and social media communications• Established production schedules, coordinated pre- and post-event tasks, and communicated project status to clients and stakeholders• Booked and managed talent, reviewed and approved venue contracts, and managed sponsorship fulfillment and activation• Recruited, trained, and managed volunteer event teams of up to 200

Greater Seattle Area

• Directed events and operations for the Seattle-based, full-service event agency offering freelance booking, production, promotions, marketing, and more- Managed, under the brand's umbrella, three separate entities: HotMess, Hard Times Press, and Devolution Design• Represented and promoted the brand's identity and vision always to strive to think and act outside of the box and adhere strongly to the word "Queer" as defined in the dictionary, as: "(kwir) : 1. Deviating from the Expected or Normal 2. Eccentric-adv" -- constantly changing and defying expectations as the foundation of the brand and its word• Booked and managed venues and talent, reviewed and approved venue and talent contracts, and planned, promoted, facilitated event logistics from start to finish

Greater Seattle Area

• Directed the implementation and maintenance of a 60+ account nightlife marketing program for a major brand• Pitched and closed contracts on accounts and expertly oversaw account management and services to retain clients• Managed staffing, training, and workload for 20 marketing staff, as well as asset management, creation of market plans, and production of client-driven overlays• Traveled out-of-market frequently for meetings, training, and event productions

Greater Seattle Area

• Managed a portfolio of business accounts to provide marketing, promotions, and event planning and management services • Ascertained clients' target audience and implemented demographic-appropriate campaigns• Produced large-scale event and touring promotions including recruiting, supervising and coordinating security, talent/entertainment, catering, lights, sound, advertising, set design (set up and tear down) and emergency care within the allotted budget• Offered freelance contract marketing and production projects for major US marketing companies- Worked with Camel, Lucky Strike, Ian Clothing Store, Zebra Club, McDonald's, Microsoft, Adidas, Jet Blue, M&M Mars, T-Mobile and Polaroid, and similar large corporations- Partnered with venues including, but not limited to, Seahawk Stadium, Husky Stadium, Paramount Theatre, and hundreds of nightclubs across the United States- Planned, promoted, and managed events including, but not limited to the launch party for Diesel clothing; a Boy George Tour; and the M50 Anniversary Simulcast- Booked talent such as Lenny Kravitz, Aerosmith, Citizen Cope, Sir Mix A Lot, Amanda La Pore, Avenue D, The MisShapes, and more