• Address: Brooklyn, NY 11226 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/24/09

Seeking a position for after the first of the new year.

Possessing extensive experience and expertise in planning, production, administration and operations management for live shows and special events in the fields of entertainment, event marketing, hospitality, fundraising and project management. Built three entities into cohesive and profitable ventures. Have a history of working long and erratic hours, late nights, early mornings, holidays and weekends and extensive travel. My commitment to safety and complete client/guest satisfaction is absolute.

Through over 20 years of experience I have garnered the confidence and ability which renders me a positive attitude and the skill set to step into a situation and have a positive and possibly immediate impact.. I bring to the table leadership, integrity, congeniality with a terrific sense of humor, great work ethic and an un-compromised dedication to punctually provide superlative services. The dynamics are low-key, caring, observant, meticulous to detail, fastidious in planning, methodical in implementation and diligent in follow-up. There is vision to grasp the scope of a project and acumen for innovation for out of the box thinking during problematic situations. There is a refined ability to take the pulse beat of operational activities with an understanding of crew body language in order to translate those actions during stressful situations and/or time constraints and to react accordingly in a decisive manner.

I love the action, the unique and a challenging, pesky project. Always professional, reliable and steadfast to the goals at hand. Would endeavor with celerity, energy and alacrity. My background is rife with diverse and successful experience in hospitality, live show and special event industry management experience. I am absolutely thrilled when we meet the challenges at hand and our clients go home happy with impressive and pleasant memories.
QUALIFICATIONS
Results-oriented, motivated, energetic and hands-on professional dedicated to the safe, timely delivery of superior services for both internal and external clients. A successful people person with a proven track record of exceeding expectations beyond established goals. The consummate team player with innovation for out of the box thinking. Persistence and diligence to endeavor at the small steps while maintaining a focus on long range goals and the overall picture. Leadership ability that is the progeny of past successes as well as adversity along the way. The ability to take the pulse of event set-up with a keen sense for visualization, timing, prioritizing and delegation. A great listener.
Major strengths include astute and fair leadership; excellent communication skills; competent, strong team player; attention to detail; budget development and reconciliation. An ability to source materials and services while cultivating strong, sustaining vendor partnerships; an ability to negotiate in purchasing. Time management. An ability to understand people traffic flow and security issues. Interaction with designers of all ilk: can read talent, lighting and scenery plots; basic schematics; design and floor plans; floral design. Experience with rigging and truss, exhibition booths, pipe and drape, backdrops, lighting and sound equipment, projections, scenery, tents and more. Computer and Internet literate and basic understanding of HTML and web design. Comfortable in the use of hand and power tools. Can operate fork, boom, scissor and one-man lifts. At ease in front of house and heart of house operations. Terrific work ethic. A great sense of humor.


Event Producer, Event Director, Event Operations:

Tour/Show/Mobile Manager:
Festival Coordinator
Fundraising
Traveling Trade Show Set-up Supervisor
Transportation Coordinator
Meeting Planner
Convention Organizer
Conference and Concierge Services
Site Inspection/Location scout
Vendor Coordination
New Product Introductions
Business Openings
Product Resourcing
Ride and Drive
Theme Parties
Weddings
Research
Rigger: equipment and performer
Light and sound install/strike
Driver: Box truck, equipment vans w/trailers
Event decor
Floral design
Exhibit installation
Load-in and Load-out
Guest registration
Mixology set-up and service
Catering preparation and presentation/service
Scene painting
Backdrop hang
Branding inflatables
Tents
Truck load sales
...and more