Nick Deacon Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

TEXAS AREA DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE (August 2019 – September 2021)HOUSTON AREA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (January 2018 – July 2019)HOUSTON PROJECT DIRECTOR (July 2016 – December 2017)NATIONAL SURVEY SPECIALIST (January 2015 – September 2021)LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR - RIVERSTONE COMMUNITY (August 2014 – December 2018)- Created, organized, and implemented over 100 events of various sizes yearly that appealed to all the demographics within the Riverstone Community by Johnson Development.- Developed, coordinated and executed resident signature events & public marketing events each year ranging from 1,000 to over 4,000 in attendance. These functions include the Red, White & Boom!, Winter Wonderland, Trail of Treats, and popular Crawfish Boil.- Proposed and managed an annual budget over $300,000.- Oversaw operations, marketing, sponsorship acquisition, and public relations for festivals, special events, and daily events in the community.- Created individualized sponsorship requests to local businesses and managed from pitch to event execution. Managed sponsorship relationships throughout the year to enhance partnership and retention. This led to an increase in sponsorship income year over year.- Prepared a robust monthly community newsletter in order to inform residents, families, prospects, and referral sources of major events occurring within the community.- Recruited, trained and managed the Lifestyle Department staff.

Harmony, Fl

LIFESTYLE AND FESTIVAL DIRECTOR (April 2014 – August 2014) - Created, organized, and implemented social daily events of various sizes that appealed to all the demographics within the community. - Developed, coordinated and executed three major festivals each year ranging from 3,000 to over 10,000 in attendance. The Dark Sky Festival started as a small event to bring attention to the effects of light pollution and how easy it is to remedy the situation. The festival is now attended by over 10,000 people over two days who are drawn by the ability to look through telescopes to see stars and planets, speak with an astronaut, see a moon rock in person, and enjoy the live entertainment and variety of vendors. - Oversaw operations, marketing, sponsorship acquisition, and public relations for festivals, special events, and daily events in the community.- Created special events for the developer that assisted in increasing home sales.- Recruited, trained and managed the Lifestyle Department staff. ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR (August 2013 – December 2013) - Assisted with the coordination and execution of three major festivals each year ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 in attendance. Facilitated eliminating two smaller, less attended festivals and creating the Music & Art Festival, a two day music festival featuring a juried art show with artists from all over the state of Florida participating. The event exceeded first year attendance projections with 7,500 attendees and remained under budget.- Planned and administered daily lifestyle events for town residents.- Maintained the webpage, social media pages, and Concierge Program.- Assisted with the marketing and advertising of all events.- Managed and trained one part time employee.LIFESTYLE AND FESTIVAL ASSOCIATE (August 2012 – May 2013)LIFESTYLE AND FESTIVAL INTERN (August 2011 – December 2011)

United States

CORAL REEF MATE (March 2014 – April 2014) Florida Sea Base National High Adventure - Islamorada, FL- Instructed guests in outdoor water activities including small boat sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and tubing.- Facilitated guests swim review and snorkel lessons to ensure they are comfortable with the activities and safe.OKPIK INTERPRETER (December 2013 – March 2014)Northern Tier High Adventure Base - Ely, MN- Delivered program experience to over 100 guests.- Instructed guests in outdoor winter activities including camping, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and ice fishing. - Ensured guests are comfortable and safe in a cold weather camping environment.RANGER TRAINER (May 2013 – August 2013) Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, NM- Delivered program experience to over 1,000 guests.- Managed, trained, and evaluated eight to ten full-time seasonal employees.- Developed training style to deliver material to groups of diverse ages and learning styles.- Educated employees on health and safety in order to ensure consistent safety of guests.RANGER TRAINER (May 2012 – August 2012) Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, NMRANGER II (May 2011 – August 2011) Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, NMRANGER (May 2010 – August 2010) Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, NM

Orlando, Fl

- Trained new staff members on register and sales floor.- Provided exceptional customer service to thousands of guests while assisting them to locate their desired products.- Handled large amounts of cash and up-sold guests while on register.

Orlando, Fl

- Temporary position during busy change from fall to spring service.- Provided excellent customer service to patrons looking for textbooks.

Florida

- Managed a team of nine to achieve the day to day operations.- Managed food cost, paper cost, and labor cost to maximize profit.- Completed a weekly inventory to control the stores food cost.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Event & Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: LEAD Scholars- Overseas Studies Program: 1 semester in Angers (France), focus on Tourism Studies. - Graduate.