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Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

-Produce creative event concepts and multi-channel content that entertains, educates, and inspires attendees with a goal of world class engagement. -Managed significant budget across 20+ internal and external events that delivered uniquely impactful experiences resulting in exceptional interest and praise from company executives, partners, and external stakeholders.-YETI Black & African American Employee Affinity Group Co-Chair, 2024-25.-YETI Trailblazers 2024 Beacon Award Finalist

Austin, Texas Area

-Hands-on leadership of teams $5M event budget bringing engaging brand experiences to audiences of millions at the 25+ largest domestic music festivals and live sports events year after year.-Directed Tito's national event marketing strategy, sponsorships & experiential marketing activations.-Thought leader behind creative activation planning across all Tito’s national level music festivals, PGA events, internal events, etc. -Serves as partnership lead and creative force between brand team, festival producers, hired agencies & vendors, key clients, etc.-Conceived several viral interactive activations that expanded social reach, digital engagement, and onsite sales.-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳.Established the experiential marketing presence of a rapidly growing spirit brand.

-Drove 15x revenue growth to $700k in one year as General Manager of top-rated tourism company.-Recruited and led teams of 8+ guides handling 225 daily customers with 5-star service.-Transformed small startup with 1 employee into #1 area tubing outfitter through customer-focused leadership.-Weekly: Contract transportation, cut checks for staff and vendors, ensure fleet vehicle maintenance etc.

Austin Tx

-Managed event operations at 14,000-capacity amphitheater leading buildouts and breakdowns for marquee events including F1, X Games, and Austin City Limits Festival.-Managed $750K inventory of venue assets and infrastructure; devised stadium plans maximizing aesthetics and attendee experience.-Built highly collaborative relationships with world-class production teams and talent to deliver best in class event execution.-Coordinated operations across 80+ amphitheater events, ensuring facilities, staging, medical, and security staff operated with efficient precision.-Developed Standard Operating Procedures adopted track-wide addressing gaps unveiled during major events and crowds at scale.

Austin, Texas, United States

-Assisted activation production for major alcohol brand bringing 1500+ consumers into branded space over two week period in addition to nightly chef curated experiences for senior leadership and clients.-Oversaw $200K project budget including venue build-out logistics, permitting, staffing, entertainment, and vendor relations.

Austin, Texas, United States

-Managed hospitality rider fulfillment and catering for touring performers including backstage set-up and service.-Coordinated all artist accommodations, transportation, and logistics for 60+ band/crew members pre-through post-event.-Oversaw backstage operations ensuring seamless concert production from talent arrival to final cue delivering world-class artist experiences.

Austin, Texas Area

-Programmed talent and handled all promotion, payouts, settlements for 200+ live music events annually as lead venue booker.-Analyzed local music scene trends to guide artist curation targeting key demographics, delivered 20% YOY attendance gains.-Built and led production team covering 250+ nights across two years; provided hands-on stage management while ensuring smooth fan experiences.-Onboarded title sponsors including major beer brands managing branded integrations across PR, social content, activations onsite.-Instrumental ambassador interfacing between agents/labels and audiences to foster a premier destination music hall in Austin's iconic scene.

Austin

- Represent brand amicably with consumers, conduct questionnaires, handout prizes. - Set up activation, run activation activities, troubleshoot and tear down. - Engaging with consumers and ensure a fun memorable event connected with brand.

- Greet visitors courteously at museum front desk, collect admissions fees, provide directions.- Answer detailed questions about the museum and collection for visitors via phone and in person. - Give detailed city directions for tourists; inform tourists on Austin’s favorite local businesses. - Organize and document daily sales reports, prepare cash registers, train new employees.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Graduate Business Council Co-President, Philanthropy

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), American Studies