Patrick Leahy Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Wv, Us

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Serving as the Executive Director on behalf of the City of Charleston and responsible to the Board of Directors and the Mayor of Charleston for overall management, promotion, concert and event booking and operation of the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium.•530,000 Sq. Ft complex of exhibit, conference, ballroom and meeting spaces•13,000 seat arena•3,400 seat municipal auditorium•770 seat theaterAs the entertainment and convention centerpiece of Charleston, the Coliseum & Convention Center hosts the majority of the state’s premier entertainment, sporting and corporate events. First opened in 1958, expanded in 1965, the coliseum added in 1980, and a 100mil investment to expanded again in 2000.

409 M&C, a Management Consulting firm, providing periodic services to clients including: - Business Development & Strategic Counsel and Planning Leadership- Client Relationship Management- Experienced with arts, educational, community engagement and professional presenting organizations- Public Assembly Facility Planning- Facility Services Planning- Strategic Counsel in business objectives, vision and implementation- RFP development and management - Marketing strategy, promotional campaigns, collateral customization in single unit business and multiple market management - RFP process, vendor selection, sub-contractor management and audits- Venue Operations & Start-Up- Talent Acquisition / Candidate Coaching and Development  - Leadership of performance facilities covering; Marketing, Ticketing Sales and Service, Production, Operations and Food and Beverage- Corporate Partnerships- Facility Master Planning - Talent Buying and Programming Strategy- Agency and Artist relations cultivation and management

Tampa, Fl, Us

Programming of all event types (Broadway, Music, Theater, Comedy, Dance, Visual Arts and Educational Events) at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts; including Carol Morsani Hall, Ferguson Hall, Jaeb Theater, Shimberg Playhouse and the TECO Theater - Agency Relationships- Artist Development- Manage Artist Relationships- Business planning, strategic counsel and long & short term programming planning- Relationship building and management with Agents, Promoters and Artists

Tampa, Fl, Us

General Manager of the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, constructed and opened in November 2016, a 3,200 seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College. Services provided include Programming, Event Management, Food & Beverage planning and operations, Event Production and Ticketing. Successfully guided PFM with the planned transition of day-to-day management to FSW athletics upon completion of the first year of operation.Professional Facilities Management, Inc. (PFM) is a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of Providence Performing Arts Center.

Huntington Beach, California, Us

Project Management Advice; Special Event Services, Retail Sales Special Event Planning and Management, Change ManagementCurrent scope of advice on event planning and management for Quiksilver Family & Friends Sample Sales held periodic through the year. Quiksilver Pro NY 2011 – Project Manager - Design, site layout, municipal relationship management, event branding and marketing, operational planning and daily event management of the event, covering athlete, sponsorship and site access logistics, security and guest services, hospitality services, cleaning and waste removal were part of the daily activities. Deconstruction, packing and shipping the systems out of Long Beach to leave the beach and festival site back in their same natural condition before the event wrapped up the successful event. The broadcasted world professional surf competition included a festival event planned as a sports, music, art and fashion festival located adjacent to the Surf Competition site. The festival site design outfitted with DC motocross freestyle ramps, a DC skate/BMX street course, a 10,000 square foot merchandise facility, VIP bars and cabanas, ROXY and Quiksilver Surf Camps, ROXY Village (brand activation), sponsor village, and a main stage to hold some of the best musical talent in the biz.

Provide general management consultancy advice and services, including market assessment, business opportunity evaluation and facility development recommendations. Business planning and development services for The Stamp, an outdoor amphitheater proposed for downtown Indianapolis.Provided operational services planning and event management support, corporate partnerships and integrated marketing to Live360Group for the long running Indianapolis Rib America music and food event.

Project management / owners representation for the planning and renovation/construction management of improvements to the Convention Center.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Operations management support, consultation, assessments and development projects for the Cincinnati Reds and Great American Ball Park. Project support to the Reds MLB Urban Youth Academy. The complex will include four newly renovated outdoor baseball and softball fields and a new build 33,000-square-foot indoor facility that will hold administrative offices, classrooms, batting cages, pitching tunnels and an indoor infield.Management consulting in 2013 of Ballpark Operations oversight, operational audit and recommendations.House Production Management and Event Merchandise planning for 2014 summer concerts at Great American Ball Park (Jay Z & Beyoncé On the Run Tour & Jason Aldean Burn It Down Tour).

Docklands, Victoria, Au

Founding Partner & Principal,Providing specialized services through 409 Management to Incognitus, LLCOffices in Melbourne, AU, London, UK and Orlando, FL. A global consulting and business management organization including specialization in the Leisure, Sport & Entertainment sector, providing;- Facility Services Planning and Event Operations of major sporting and entertainment event facilities- Project Development- Program Governance - Event Creation, Event Operations, Promotion & Delivery- Event Programming- Property Management- Facility Operations- Marketing & Promotions- Facility Planning & Start-Up- Operational Design and Development- Business to Business Relationship Management- Special Event CreationFacility Services Planning, Event Facility Operations Logistics and Project Management Services to World Events and facilty development examples such as: - Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010- FIFA World Cup, Capetown South Africa 2010- Quiksilver Pro NY Surfing Competition 2011- London Summer Olympics, 2012- Sochi Winter Olympics 2014- Lider CC (Mixed Use Retail & Entertainment Center); Caracas, Venzuela- @ Bahrain (Convention/Exhibition, Arena, Office & Lifestyle Center); Kingdom of Bahrain- Event Facility; Merida, Mexico- Australia Football League; Melbourne, AU- World Park (Convention, Arena, Office & Lifestyle Center); Istanbul, Turkey- Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium; Abu Dhabi, UAE

Providing consultancy to Evenpro, a leading Marketing Promotions and Mass Entertainment company in Latin America with more than 20 years of experience, developing promotional activities, concerts, event of mass entertainment for corporative clients and general public. Evenpro has been recognized the most effective company in the conception and implementation of activities allowing increase of sales, profitability, and recognition of the brands in the National and International fields.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided facility development advice, embedded into ASO offices as the day to day owner representation from master planning, design, construction thru operational start up for a new 12,000 seat ASO Amphitheater in Alpharetta, GA. Leadership for the start up of an Alpharetta area sales and management office and the recruitment for: General Manager, Marketing Director, Promotions Manager, Sales Director, Production Manager and Facility Operations Manager of the amphitheater. Secured NIT sponsorship and established all sales related programs for corporate sponsorships, premium seating and event ticket sales. Secured and negotiated long term talent booking relationship with national promoter.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

Roles from 1994 to 2005 in the amphitheater and music management sectors included GM, National Director of Field Operations, Regional VP, Senior VP, EVP and COO through out the consolidation of the live concert industry with SFX Entertainment and Clear Channel Entertainment (CCE) covering facilities management across the USA. During this career advancement, utilized a creative approach to expanding business services, increasing fan satisfaction and improving the event experience. Resigned post with CCE at the end of 2005 to remain in the Midwest and established a service focused firm, offering management consulting, program management, facility planning and operations advice and recruiting services to the leisure and hospitality industry.

New York, Ny, Us