Event Production Manager
Current
Toronto Music, Arts And Nature Alliance
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Owned the overall execution and management of Promise’s summer event series at Cherry Beach (14 events in total, average attendance of 1500 per event)* Developed event timelines, milestones and the overall event logistics plan* Worked on multiple events, maintaining various critical paths* Introduced and implemented staff CRA payroll system, and a Point-of-Sale system for the bar, merchandise booth, and front entry gate* Provided leadership and managed an event team consisting of 40+ staff members and sub-contractors* Worked closely with the City of Toronto, AGCO, Toronto Police, EMS, Toronto By-Law, and Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation to ensure all appropriate permits secured and proper compliance and protocols in place* Oversaw vendor procurement process from RFQ to selection* Controlled, reconciled, and reported on overall and weekly event budget* Responsible for overall Run of Show, along with Artist and Stage management