Integrated Show Producer, Production Manager, And Promoter Representative
CurrentInitiated, 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.