Steve Kaplan Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, US

• Liaison with Client to ensure successful event set-up and execution
• Manage and communicate with conference exhibitors using CVent Portal
• Set-up and build out events for multiple clients using the CVent Platform
• Train and manage on-site activation event staff
• Managed detailed client databases for event attendees, ensuring high accuracy for reporting and strategic follow-ups.
• Manage on-site activations and show floor

• Notable Events: Amazon Relay Con, NFL Draft, AWS Conference, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Comic Con, Dirtybird Campout, PGA Tour, CES.
• Lead weekly coordination meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment on event goals and smooth operations.
• Supervise Staff teams of 70+ members
• Enhance guest experience through interactive event elements
• Implement real-time data analytics during events to optimize crowd flow and maximize on-site engagement by 50-60 %.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring brand consistency across digital marketing, on-premise activations, andfollow-up campaigns.

• Coordinate Talent Booking and Logistics
• Develop Marketing and Business Strategies
• Research potential sponsors, vendors, and investors
• Part of making key business decisions

• Represent and facilitate artist across the US and UK

Freelance Photographer For Music Festivals, Concert, and Photo Shoots.

• Manage Box Officer from pen to close
• Train and manage staff ticket scanners
• Manage Guest and Staff List
• Answer all emails directed to the Box office
• Keep inventory of ticket sales and wristbands

• Train all Check in Staff to properly scan and check in attendee badges
• Troubleshoot issues with scanners
• Manage Staff Breaks
• Deal with any Gate issues that may occur

• Miami Music Week MAD Club
• Compile and manage guest list and add any last minute artist requests to the list.
• Manage box office door sales and ticket scans and assist attendees with QR code sales.
• Assist AR lead with any Artist Hospitality needs.

• Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Run OBS for live streams

• Ensure pickup location for Press, Partners, Production, and NBCU ran smoothly.
• Troubleshot any problems within the Front Gate Ticketing System.
• Advanced creds to the correct departments and staff using the pre-assigned holds.
• Worked with the Ad Sales team to ensure all NBCU Partners were properly comped and Advanced.

• Organized hospitality inventory and riders on pre-show days for 100+ artists.
• Provided state of the art hospitality for A List Artists.
• Managed food requests for artist after show meals
• Worked closely with stage liaisons for any other hospitality needs.
• Inventory all hospitality items post-show to make for a smooth 2023 setup.

Los Angeles, California, US

• Investor Research and Outreach
• Set up meetings with interested investors and CEO
• Content Creation

• Distributed promotional material to other team members in the region
• Distribute promotional material to potential patrons
• Daily social media post following a social media calendar
• Managed ticket sales through an online website

• Consume Electronics Trade Show.
• Run Floor Manager Desk.
• Assist with DOS operations.
• Solve any problems that arise on show floor.

• Assessed and monitored all record label finances
• Communicated all finances directly to the Record Label Owner
• Reviewed and ensured all artist royalty payments are up to date
• Reviewed Artist's contracts
• Oversaw all associates of the Legal/Accounting department

• Assisted with artist and label record marketing
• Assisted with photo and video at Artists gigs
• Assisted with the editing of photos and videos

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Routed tour engagements for a variety of different artists for shows and festivals
• Tracked and reviewed data relating to artist guarantees and deals for shows
• Worked closely with artist management to create one sheets to market to potential buyers
• Updated internal client information databases
• Gathered materials to submit visa paperwork for various artists
• Researched up-and-coming talent and reported findings directly to agents in the department

• Directly reported to executives on potential client research
• Established partnerships with local organizations and businesses
• Recruited and guided 50+ street team members in the first year of establishment
• Established strategic social media and physical promotion methods
• Managed official Facebook account and upcoming event pages
• Managed box office ticket sales and artist merchandise sales

• Established partnership with local Television and News Stations
• Organized Day of Play Event
• Worked and contacted NFL players and WVU athletes to get them in attendance for the annual Day of Play event