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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Oversee, audit, and manage production of 80+ events/ tradeshows, throughout the Midwest, totaling $18 – $23 million in revenue annually.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Supervise the production of corporate events and tradeshows from pre-planning to post event wrap up. Meticulously review past data, when available, to identify cost saving opportunities and challenges for upcoming events. Create detailed production plans including day by day labor projections/costs based on information provided by multiple departments and clients. Place and update labor calls for on-site production based on union contracts (contracts and number of unions vary from city to city), rules and facility regulations. Enforce safety rules and company best practices on show-site. Conduct show-site safety, training, and daily recap meetings with all departments.

802 South West St., Indianapolis In 46225

Owned and operated bar/restaurant in a historic building built in 1875. Managed and trained 15 employees. Solely responsible for advertising marketing, financial accounting, government regulations, ordering and menu creation. Maintained monthly P&L reports as well as daily/weekly YOY comparisons. Coordinated $80,000 renovation/re-brand to restore historic feel of restaurant. Increased revenue by 22% in first 6 months by creating a niche menu and effective social media marketing. Created all new processes and procedures for inventory management, ordering, cleanliness, and financial accounting.

Directed the production of circa 40 events per year, with budgets between $6K and $2.2M. Supervised up to 200 employees and union personnel. Engaged clients to identify objectives and organizational goals, developing optimal plans for each event. Created detailed budgets and profit and loss (P&L) statements for events. Established marketing and production strategies in collaboration with internal team members. Maximized client satisfaction by quickly and efficiently resolving any challenges or discrepancies. Managed multiple outside vendors. Trained new employees.

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