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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Spearheaded music non-profit programming initiatives, aligning technical and thematic elements to create immersive experiences, resulting in a 15% uptick in audience engagement in two years.• Implemented event organization strategies that resulted in a 28% increase in member engagement by developing and delivering compelling and engaging programming.• Managed comprehensive event logistics, including venue selection, AV equipment setup, and stage design.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Greater Los Angeles Area

8020creative is a comprehensive Art Development and Creative Services company. We focus on nurturing and amplifying the unique narratives of artists across various disciplines, including music, acting, dance, writing, and more, to create impactful and memorable experiences.• Directed and produced 20+ innovative installations for creative clients, pioneering projects catering to diverse audiences through large-scale and non-traditional mediums.• Established and nurtured partnerships with high-profile venues and vendors, including WACO Theatre and The Odyssey Theatre, enhancing the reach and impact of installations.• Managed cross-functional teams of up to 50 individuals across various departments, ensuring seamless execution of events.• Spearheaded marketing and advertising campaigns, achieving a 30% increase in event attendance and a 25% increase in sponsorship revenue.

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

• Owned every facet of event operations for signature community and venue events, including contract negotiations, compliance with COIs, grant writing negotiations, and vendor management.• Developed and enforced meticulous event recaps with quantifiable KPIs, including attendance growth and audience satisfaction rates.• Led onsite event management, ensuring all technical production requirements were met and managing real-time problem-solving.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Coordinated and scheduled production and build crews, managing schedules for show days for high-profile projectsincluding:• X-Box | Stranger Things 4: Immersive Rift Activation• Meta Vidcon 2022• BTS Permission To Dance Pop-Up Las Vegas• MTV Unplugged: Twenty One Pilots• MTV Push: Muni Long• Coachella 2022: Absolut Vodka

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led the Event Services team for a series of 17 high-profile dance events, managing the full production lifecycle within stringent six-month timelines.• Oversaw comprehensive pre-production logistics, including labor allocation, security coordination, and travel arrangements, ensuring seamless event execution.• Implemented risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Burbank, California, United States

Managed artist and YouTube personality Dylan "Neptune" Friedlinghaus-Executed the daily business operations.-Worked with client to identify target audience, marketing position, and goals.-Acted as liaison and supervisor for client needs, materials, and concerns.-Personal and content calendar maintenance and adherence.-Led video team of 5 to keep track of and drive on-brand deliverables.-Fulfilled brand partnerships and sponsor programs.-Coordinated and scheduled studio sessions, meetings, public relations, gift suites, and appearances.Successful brands/partnerships:Fortnite, BUMPBOXX, MacFarlane toys, Razer Gaming and Electronics, Six Flags, FaZe Clan, Team 10 (Jake Paul), Sweety High, JustJared, Sweet.IO (NFT Blockchain Digital Collectibles for Consumer and Entertainment Brands)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Harlem Globetrotters• Managed comprehensive show productions for both national and international Harlem Globetrotters tours, coordinating with venue management, marketing and media teams, security teams, and maintaining key relationships. Halo: Outpost Discovery• Orchestrated the Halo: Outpost Discovery touring fan experience, integrating 343 Industries’ sponsor content into event narratives, amplifying sponsor visibility and interaction metrics.• Acted as the primary point of contact between 343 Industries and Herschend Entertainment, steering thedelivery of the Halo: Outpost Discovery tour under stringent deadlines.• Supervised a diverse team of 50, including performers and technicians, to deliver a high-quality brandedinteractive experience across five cities.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Hitmakers Entertainment is a full-service 360 Entertainment and Media company led by Mark J Feist and Big Billy Clark.Internship directors:"Big" Billy Clark and Mark J. Feist-Assisted with coordination and logistics of events, festivals, and travel when needed.-Various day-to-day business operations and administrative duties including updating client materials, gathering press.-Daily support for artist management team and producer.-Discovery analytics for potential clients / new clients.-Guided A&R prospect research.-YouTube management. -Pitch deck and EPK creation. -Took notes while attending all client and potential client calls and meetings to learn the various aspects of A&R and product management.-Worked with the marketing team to create marketing rollouts and content brainstorms.-Led talent development and fundamental training for two featured artists

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led the production of industry-renowned dance events, securing and managing sponsorships that accounted for 40% of event revenue, a 10% increase from the previous year. • Implemented risk management strategies and standardized COIs across all touring events, streamlining compliance and vendor onboarding processes.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

RAW is the world's largest independent arts showcase platform for artists, by artists. Operating in 60+ major cities globally, they aim to help put indie artists on the map. Working with former director Sarah Badran, I-Managed the Dallas area talent model, scouting the best emerging artists in the surrounding DFW metroplex and boarding them as RAW artists and performers-Facilitated communications of initial artist booking, rehearsals, ticketing promotion and show day prepI handled show budgets, vendors, venue sales and logistical operations-Upon leaving, I implemented a training program exclusive for RAW Artists that included stage presence, dance instruction and creative business training for local talent.

Carrollton, Texas, United States

SEG was triple-threat singing, song-writing, and instrumentation academy. Whilethere, I managed the 104 student schedule system and the school's 15 instructors.• Scheduled and conducted facility tours, new student contracts, sales andprogram registrations• I served as the day-to-day manager for all performing talent at events, providingtransportation and site and staff coordination

Carrollton, Texas, United States

• I assumed the role of sales manager for the triple-threat training school for a limited time to include conducting and scheduling facility tours, contract and sales, program registrations and instructor management• I managed the 104 student schedule system for all 15 instructors and lead the migration of a more efficient scheduling program from the proprietary system currently in place• I also served as the day-to-day manager for all performing talent when at events and would provide transportation, coordinate with site staff, chaperone students and remain in contact with parents throughout the event.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Music Business