Larry Rust Email & Phone Number

Provide touring services for Artists in the entertainment industry. Services provided include:Tour ManagerProduction ManagerPromoter RepresentativeEvent set up and coordination, Show Advance, accounting, Settlement, book hotels and other travel arrangements, Merchandise management, itenerary managing ( interviews, appearances, drive times, etc). Overall making everything run smooth so the artist only has to think about the art!

● Determine suitable crew requirements, schedule employees and work with the Artist and Promoters to meet changing production schedules.● Advance all details to provide suitable environments for Artist to achieve their vision in a given city and environment.● Travel to a variety of markets and venues hosting events.● Navigate operating within budgets set forth in contracts for a given performance when coordinating all aspects of production such as sound and lights, hospitality, local labor, runners, etc. As well as Front of House functions such as Box Office, Security, Ushers, etc.● Coordinate activities on day of show from Load in to load out to make sure everything happens according to plan. Coordinate all final expenses with Emporium, Collect receipts, write checks, etc.

Denver, Colorado, United States

●Anticipated problems with meeting tour deadlines and developed alternative plans.●Located vendors for necessary supplies and equipment and organized on-time deliveries.●Supported team in delivering top-shelf tour entertainment by smoothly handling operational needs.●Managed timekeeping and payroll delivery for an average of 10 - 12 touring personnel.●Oversaw executing marketing promotions, coordinating with PR teams and sponsors on location-specific promotions and performances.● Hired support workers, stagehands and some talent.●Controlled overhead costs and logistical expenses to meet tour budget goals.●Partnered with marketing team, local promoters and drivers to coordinate touring logistics.●Coordinated accommodations for crew and tour transportation between destinations.●Built relationships with guests to promote positive experiences. This is a very family oriented band.●Entertained tour guests with various props and gimmicks for maximum engagement, fun and lasting memories. (IE:" Quick I need a Gorilla costume and a gross of rubber chickens.")●Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.●Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.●Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.●Worked closely with accounting firm utilizing Google Docsspreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthlyreporting broken out by billing category, single event or by tour.

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Review offers and coordinate the routings with High Road Touring George's booking agent. Director of Marketing and promotion. Coordinate with an off site publicist and schedule all interviews. Coordinate travel itinerary including rehearsals, hotels, and any other travel needs. Oversee production and run of show from Advance to Settlement. Find and coordinate with food banks to participate in events. Oversee merchandise. Book and Route Benefit concerts nationwide when needed. Help to maintain an extensive database for George's archival files.

Portland, Oregon, United States

● Determined suitable crew requirements and scheduled employees to meet changing production schedules. Including but not limited to: box office, security, stagehands, techs, runners, medical staff, police, fire, etc.● Actively Set up and ran shows in multiple markets around the United States.● It was not uncommon to have multiple shows on the same night or in the same city on any given day.● Coordinated all production needs for artists coming into venues.● Collected all finals and settled shows.● Made sure everyone was paid at the end of the night.● Hosted roughly 700 different artists / acts a year during this time, many in multiple markets.

Denver, Colorado, United States

●Identified, developed and implemented work process and practice improvements.●Articulated job-related information clearly to employees and constructively addressed performance issues.●Maintained operational compliance with regulatory and company work rules and procedures.●Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head on and implemented successful corrective actions.●Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.●Supervised staff of between 5 - 120 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.●Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.●Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.●I also worked as Fork Op, Loader, Deck Hand, Spot Light, Back Line Tech, Stagehand, etc.●Excited to have been part of original Pepsi Center house crew, also worked regularly at Fiddlers Green, Mile High Stadium, Richie Center at DU and The Fillmore Auditorium among other venues in CO.

Denver, Colorado, United States

●Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.●Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.●Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.●Stooped, stood, climbed and lifted heavy equipment to perform installations.●Surveyed and tracked mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment to enhance service quality and comply with preventive maintenance plans.●Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.●Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.●Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.● Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.● Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.●Maintained and updated all electrical, plumbing, and fixtures in 89,000 square foot department store to keep it all running smoothly.●Assisted in Shipping and Receiving as well as Loss Prevention Departments as needed.