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Palm Springs, Ca, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago And Remote

Working with multiple companies on projects including secondary market sports ticketing, operational management software development, reporting and analysis of forecasted ticketing trends, celebrity artist bookings. Clients include Optimal Ticketing, All Terrain Marketing, and Kevin Stewart Productions.

Las Vegas, Nevada

During this tenure, I thrived in negotiating contracts, overseeing agreements, and facilitating remote teams, ensuring shows ran flawlessly. Spearheaded marketing efforts internally and externally, maximizing sales revenue. Developed pro forma estimates and created price-yielding models to optimize profitability. Conducted in-depth post-analysis business reviews across all levels, from property to C-Suite, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making. I played a pivotal role in various development projects, including partnering with sports organizations, structuring music licensing for corporations, and planning capital enhancements for existing and future properties. I led the charge of expanding to larger-scale events, contributing to the growth and diversification of the organization's portfolio.• Successfully managed a budget for over 20 properties of $39M in talent fees, offset by generating $49M in retail ticket revenue, $8M in beverage revenue, and over $20M in additional attributable property operating income.• Engaged in operations for over 30 venues across Caesars Enterprise's footprint outside of Las Vegas, including owned, licensed, and managed structures.• Developed strategic plans in collaboration with regional teams by overseeing negotiations with external contractors to execute up to 300 deals annually.• Drove annual branding value by attracting over 750k visitors to properties through over 700 performances by functioning as a profit center for the organization.

Chicago/Las Vegas

Continuously evaluated customer behavior in response to operational changes. Anticipated future behavior shifts and recommended strategic enhancements based on my findings. Led multiple technology projects, a real-time mobile deployment system for customer interactions, and the enterprise-wide implementation of ticketing software. Oversaw all interactive marketing channels for casinos, including website, mobile, social media, and emerging technologies, to boost customer engagement and drive revenue growth. Consulted with multiple properties on VIP business, programming, and marketing strategies, ensuring their success across the organization.• Administered programming and marketing efforts for entertainment at multiple properties, with a notable three-year tenure at Horseshoe Casino - Hammond for The Venue, a $58M facility hosting over 80 events annually.• Spearheaded all business planning, pro forma evaluation, annual budgeting, forecasting, strategic development, and reporting capabilities for a $98M annual entertainment revenue division across the enterprise.• Created and implemented systemwide initiatives aimed at enhancing promotional value content, refining strategy, and standardizing metrics for evaluating results.• Led analysts' teams to develop best-in-class standardized reporting and address ad hoc analytical needs effectively.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration

Master Of Science - Ms, Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Education And Fine Arts