A. Thomas Lampkin Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, CA, US

Championship Division is a multifaceted creative solutions agency offering event, talent, and brand management. We grow, develop, and transform fresh ideas by providing personalized strategy and application that champions integrity, leadership, and free-thought without compromise.

• Supported show coordinators on-site throughout pre-event, event, and post-event phases, managing hospitality demands, festival aesthetics, and production logistics.
• Led and supervised an ambassador team of over 20 members in the backstage, artist hospitality, and catering areas, ensuring exceptional service for high-profile guests.
• Enhanced festival logistics, integrating music and entertainment industry best practices to streamline artist coordinating, crowd management, and VIP services.
• Executed activations for Dreamville Festival in partnership with Amazon Music, and Bacardi, enhancing attendee engagement and brand visibility.

• Contributed to the effective marketing and promotion of Dreamville Festival.
• Established strong relationships with markets across North Carolina, enhancing community engagement and support for the festival.
• Conducted market research that generated significant revenue and drove ticket sales, promoting the festival to over 50,000 attendees.
• Sold over $100,000 in hard copy ticket sales for the inaugural festival by leveraging social media and live event strategies to create buzz and excitement in North Carolina.
• Onboarded and led a team of 15+ street team members, managing the promotional efforts in the Charlotte market for in-person ticket sales, maximizing local reach.
• Implemented innovative promotional techniques, such as pop-up events and collaborations with local influencers, to boost festival awareness and attendance.

New York, New York, US

• Supported the Netflix immersive experience, "Squid Game: The Trials," at CBS Television City, working under the leadership of the Vice President of Live Event Operations and direction of the General Manager, Assistant.
• Collaborated with the management team to develop production and operational standards, creating efficiencies that reduced costs by 15% and streamlined procedures, ensuring all elements of the trials operated seamlessly.
• Trained a team of 30+ staff on front-of-house and in-experience roles as a subject matter expert, enhancing team performance and guest experience, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction scores.
• Oversaw day-to-day trial floor operations, including ticketing, guest services, show services, production, and hospitality, ensuring smooth and efficient operations for an average of 800 guests per day.
• Assessed team effectiveness, provided feedback to management, and enforced disciplinary actions as outlined in the employee handbook and training manual, leading to an improvement in staff performance.
• Ensured compliance with all health and safety protocols, as well as California state labor laws and regulations, maintaining a near perfect safety record throughout the course of the run.

Inglewood, California, US

• Supervised and led event operations for SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and the Hollywood Park campus, with the Director of Operations and Senior Event Manager.
• Managed client relations and event strategy as the Account Manager for the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 NFL seasons, overseeing game day operations and support for over 30 small and.
• Orchestrated a variety of landmark concerts at SoFi Stadium, including the iconic 4-night BTS extravaganza in 2021 and The Weeknd’s record-shattering After Hours ‘Til Dawn Tour, in collaboration with production and.
• Developed and executed staffing plans, prepared and presented operating and staffing budgets exceeding $1M, and organized front-line deployment sheets using web-based workforce management solutions.
• Provided leadership, training, and support to supervisors, area directors, and hourly staff, conducted post-event analyses, prepared budget recaps, gathered internal and client feedback, and incorporated learnings into.
• Directed internal guest services and crowd management operations for Super Bowl LVI.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 140,406 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, in 180 schools throughout Mecklenburg County. The.
• Designed and delivered dynamic lessons and educational activities, effectively engaging students across diverse English language proficiency levels.
• Directed the learning process to achieve curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Conducted academic and language assessments to evaluate and track student progress in achieving learning targets and advancing language acquisition goals.
• Advised the Student Government, managing cultural and social programs and events for a campus of over 1,600 students.
• Achieved top quartile ranking among 291 teachers nationwide on the Assessment of Classroom Effectiveness (ACE) model.

• A music and live events professional providing an array of services for the holistic entertainment experience.
• Produced and curated sports, entertainment, and music events for diverse audiences, ensuring engaging and memorable experiences across multiple generations.
• Managed NBA-league rooftop parties at one of 18 host hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina for the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, and guest satisfaction.
• Directed creative vision, consulted on program development, and delivered premium event services for both intimate gatherings and large-scale productions, catering to celebrity and high-profile clients.
• Led cross-functional teams in the execution of high-profile clients, coordinating between marketing, logistics, and technical staff to ensure seamless event delivery and client satisfaction.

US

• WEAA 88.9FM, an NPR-affiliated public radio station of Morgan State University, serves as a learning lab for journalism students and offers music and news programming that enlightens and entertains the community. We.
• Revived and hosted a radio show for an audience of over 10,000 listeners, successfully reinstating live moderation after a year-long hiatus.
• Produced and presented current topics for live broadcasts, creating engaging program segments for Maryland's longest-running hip-hop show.
• Scripted and produced underwriting segments, effectively raising funds for pledge drives and other station initiatives.
• Achieved rapid career progression to associate producer and host within six months, demonstrating exceptional performance and dedication.
• Acted as Master of Ceremonies for official university events.

Baltimore, MD, US

• Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution providing instruction to a multiethnic, multiracial, multinational student body and offering more than 140 academic.
• Developed and executed cultural, intellectual and social events, designed to enhance the total student experience, including but not limited to; seminars, conferences, lecture series, fairs, student/faculty events.
• Managed a budget of over $200,000, responsible for all event logistics such as negotiating contracts, marketing, scheduling, staffing, hospitality, transportation, and lodging.
• Organized the second-highest grossing concert in university history with hip-hop and R&B acts J. Cole, Migos, and K. Michelle, attracting over 5,000 attendees and generating significant revenue.
• Reformed university programming board by assisting in the establishment of what is now known as Campus Activities Board, which creates leadership opportunities and enhancing student engagement in event planning and.
• Collaborated with university departments and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution, resulting in a 20% increase in event attendance and student satisfaction.

Baltimore, MD, US

• Assisted in the development of event tactics and execution of event operations for a campus community of 7,000 students.
• Collaborated with campus departments to promote and market events in and around the campus community.
• Supported the Director in the development and efficient management of cultural, intellectual and recreational events.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Broadcast And Integrated Media Production

Certificate Of Completion, Radio And Television