• Experiential events and production, custom fabrication strategy and solutions to enhance brand positioning.• Industry expert sourcing, design, specialized materials, industrial and graphic design, and print services to ensure seamless execution.

We are where story meets experience. AKJOHNSTON is a personal signature that we place on our work that represents a higher standard for our diverse clientele. It is our ‘raised bar’ mentality that acclimates our clients to having greater expectations for design, service and integrity. Whether you are organizing a corporate function, preparing your next big marketing initiative or designing your next charity gala, our studio team specializes in impeccable luxury event design and superior project management. Event planning and production is our passion and our vast in-house resources allow us to deliver truly spectacular turnkey projects.

Supporting creative agencies around the world with experiential marketing design, build, and management for over 20 years. Think of us as a “White Label” expert in building and executing experiential brand activations.

Together with our clients, we turn creative ideas into outstanding marketing activations, exhibits, and pop-ups.

Developing an strategic direction for the parent brand, House of Blues and its many revenue streams, including Crossroads at House of Blues, Gospel Brunch, The Gear Shop, and live entertainment. Lead the charge for the creation and production of multiple experiential events each year. Developed and managed all social media, email marketing and database growth, reputation management, copy writing, website content management, street team management, media and public relations, and thought leadership. Talent acquisition and booking manager for weekly Late Night EntertainmentResponsible for meeting budgetary goals and maintaining a highly profitable CM- Consistently saw positive growth in AOI year over year by increasing profit margins, adding value, decreasing discounts and spending, and increasing value and service standards.

I execute and operate all of the Live Special Events as booked by the Special Events Sales Department. House of Blues specializes in creating events and experiences for 30 to 3,000 people. My job duties include, but are not limited to: Management of team of staff from 2 - 100 | Detailing, coordinating, and operating all special events | Working alongside each department within House of Blues to assure a flawless execution not only of each Special Event, but with all other venue operations (concerts, restaurant operations, etc.) | Upselling | Scheduling and labor management | Consistent interdepartmental communication as well as with clients and guests to ensure timely execution, quality of service and adherence to all applicable federal, state and local safety & health regulations and House of Blues standards | Event Pre-Cons and Team Member Pre-Shifts | Assures seamless transition for Client from Sales Department to Operations Manager throughout event | Site inspections and walk throughs | Conducts SEO Meeting and Production Meeting | Accounting functions and event settlements | Training | Inventory

Brand Strategy Development | Sales & Advertising | Media Buys | Print Ads | Graphic Design | Social Media | Mobile Marketing | Guerilla Marketing | Interior Design | Restaurant Marketing | Menu Writing | Copy Writing | Public Relations | PPC | SEO | Analytics | Advise and generate new developments and opportunities based on market and industry trends

Supported close to 200 clients on a daily basis, coordinated monthly billing, sales, coordinated client move-ins and move-outs, back up receptionist, and so much more.