Initiated, fostered, and strengthened relationships with clients (artists, managers, producers, and accountants) while leading the planning, design, and deployment of multifaceted project plans (budgeting, logistics, finances, resource/inventory management, and scheduling) to execute multimillion-dollar events, including concerts, speaking engagements, awards shows, and industry programs, within aggressive deadlines/budgets.▪️ Won the Rising Star Award. ▪️ Trusted to serve as the account manager for world renowned clients, including U2, Bob Seger, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Dave Chappelle, Kenny Chesney, Oprah, Eminem, Jay-Z, and Fortune 500 executives. Defined the needs of each client through active listening techniques, engineered solutions/plans to meet their goals, delivered value presentations, communicated progress, and fostered longstanding and positive relationships to increase their confidence in the organizational partnership. ▪️ Maximized attendance at each show while driving top-line revenues and bottom-line profitability with the creation of cost-effective marketing plans (digital/social media), ticket release strategies, VIP packages, artist meet and greets, dynamic pricing, and promotional campaigns based on current sales, economic climates, historical analysis, artist popularity, event demand, and regional trends. ▪️ Initiated alliances with media professionals (radio, television, and print), responded to media inquiries, promoted positive public relations (PR), and secured marketing and promotional spots. ▪️ Administered client event budgets up to $5MM. Prepared financial estimates, tracked expenses, analyzed variances, and prepared show financial/accounting settlements. ▪️ Oversaw personnel operations, including thousands of customer/guest service, logistics, service, labor, inventory, security, and food and beverage professionals, in a matrixed environment while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

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Managed programs, events, and fundraising/development activities for a nonprofit dedicated to providing engaging, memorable, and fun activities to children (ages 5-18) with cancer. ▪️ Served as a community spokesperson representative while advocating the mission of the nonprofit and positioning it as the charitable foundation of choice.▪️ Developed and delivered marketing presentations to secure funds from both companies and high-net-worth individuals (B2B/B2C) while ensuring ongoing operations for the nonprofit throughout varying economic shifts. ▪️ Rallied, recruited, and managed multidisciplinary teams of volunteers. Conducted background checks, assessed their strengths, delegated responsibilities, led ongoing training/coaching, and celebrated successes to maximize retention rates. ▪️ Planned medically minded, Fun, and enjoyable events (ropes courses, wilderness survival, arts and crafts, and water activities), sports star appearances, and community leader engagements to build confidence in the children/teenagers, encourage problem-solving/teamwork, and allow them to be a kid again.

Promoted the mission of the nonprofit to secure financial resources, gifts, and donations while serving as the liaison between the current Board of Directors and Children’s Hospital.▪️ Selected to concurrently serve on both the regular Board of Directors and the Jr. Board of Directors. ▪️ Designed marketing and promotional campaigns, including collateral, community events, social media strategies, email marketing campaigns, and web advertisements, to rally community support, gain critical funds, and expand the market presence of the nonprofit.

Promoted a positive image for the artist and his production team while traveling the nation, coordinating events and performances, administering financial activities/budgets, and resolving complex issues involving multiple stakeholders in rapid-paced and emerging environments. ▪️ Maximized the revenue of each event through numerous initiatives. Milestones/Highlights: o Designed Innovative Marketing Collateral/Campaigns (print/digital/social media) for dissemination to local/regional audiences. o Established Relationships with Media Professionals to gain positive public relations (PR) and secure radio, television, and print marketing spots. o Captured/Published Artist Performance Photographs to consistently generate “buzz” and awareness of upcoming shows. ▪️ Built instant rapport with key decision-makers and government officials across the country to gain performance approvals/permits. Completed paperwork, negotiated solutions, and resolved regulatory delays and denials. ▪️ Planned and coordinated event logistics, including travel (ground/air), lodging, catering, and security, to ensure the artists and their teams safely arrived in time for their performances/events. ▪️ Administered multimillion-dollar events/production budgets, tracked expenses, oversaw post-event settlement processes, secured payments, managed accounts payable activities, and negotiated paid expenses in the best interest of all parties (artists, promoter, and venues).