Show Producer / Show Caller / Event Producer
Dynamic Management Professional with MBA in Marketing and 20 years of experience in project organization and management. Expert planning, organization, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
CAREER PROGRESSION:
Melo Event Productions 9/2011 – Present Event Producer Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Event Producer, specializing in event design and production with a strategic marketing focus. I am a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who is committed to delivering high-quality projects. Event production is my passion and I will work with you on as much or as little of your project as needed.
- Executive Producer - Overall program, content, and decor design.
- Technical Production - Audio, video, lighting, rigging, and content design to support and enhance programs.
- Show Production - Content development and management, scripting, show flows, stage management, show calling.
- Production Logistics - Project proposals, site inspections, event design, budget creation, vendor negotiations, permitting, project timelines, production schedules, crew schedules, onsite execution, F&B management, and budget reconciliation.
GWC 1/2009 – 9/2011 Director of Production/Senior Producer Westlake Village, CA
GO West Creative Group is an award-winning event production company. As Director of Production, I led the event and multimedia departments in all projects from concept through execution.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the event and multimedia departments.
- Developed systems of operation to increase interdepartmental communication and guide the team from the proposal process through planning and executing events and multimedia projects.
- Collaborated with creative team to design new events and create branding that supported the messaging and objectives of each client.
- Responsible for creating event and multimedia budgets for all projects.
- Represented the company in prospective and new client presentations and meetings to assist in developing new business.
- Oversight of all events from a top-level perspective. Worked with Project Managers to ensure that all logistics were clearly detailed, vendor expectations are clearly defined, and proper permits were obtained for local law compliance.
- Worked closely with the accounting department to reconcile all event and multimedia projects, as well as reviewing profit and loss statements for accuracy.
Freelance 1/2008 – 1/2009 Event Consultant Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Event Consultant who specialized in project management and event logistics. Clients ranged from event industry organizations to large corporations. Full service event production: proposals, pitches, logistics design, production schedules, project timelines, client management, vendor negotiations, permitting, transportation, content design and management, crew management, site inspections, budget development and reconciliation, and onsite execution.
GO West 1/2007 – 1/2008 Event Manager Westlake Village, CA
GO West Events and Multimedia is an award-winning event production company. I worked with the creative department to plan event décor, technical elements, design logistics, create detailed budgets, and produce presentations for our clients. In addition, I managed onsite logistics and event execution.
- Collaborated with creative team to develop ideas for new proposal design to meet client expectations. This included identifying audio, video, technical, and multimedia needs for each event.
- Represented the company in prospective and new client presentations and meetings to assist in developing new business.
- Created and managed event budgets to maintain creative integrity while staying within client budgetary requirements.
- Negotiated vendor pricing and contract terms.
- Developed production schedules and managed logistics involved in planning each event with flawless execution. Onsite event and production management including logistics, vendor, and event staff management.
- Created and managed payment schedules and payment requests for each event. Closed each event with a reconciliation of expenses incurred versus expenses budgeted.
- Managed company event calendar to inform all departments of upcoming projects and communicate departmental involvement as well as ensure adequate logistics coverage from members of the event team.
Discus Dental 3/2002–12/2006 Event Planner Culver City, CA
Discus Dental, Inc., is an industry leading manufacturer and distributor of professional dental products. I planned and managed all events that involved the sales department.
- Planned and managed annual National Sales Meeting for inside and outside sales teams. Responsibilities included site identification, program flow, audio-video planning, presentation material preparation, room drops, rooming lists, contract negotiation, meal accommodations, sales awards, and entertainment planning.
- Planned all off-site functions attended by the Domestic Sales Department. Functions include sales receptions, off-site sales trainings, Regional Manager Meetings, and trade show related events.
- Involved in the planning and event management of annual Las Vegas Extravaganza, hosted by Discus Dental. Annual attendance of this event is approximately 3,500 people.
- Managed activities in support of each trade show/event including securing exhibit space, coordinating booth transport, coordinating new booth graphics, signage, show services, sponsorships and staffing.
- Maintained tradeshow budgets and P&L statements for show analysis.
- Managed all Group Practice, Outside Sales, and Inside Sales reports. Results were reported daily, quarterly, and annually.
- Served as the liaison to 85 Outside Sales Representatives, managing the daily sales reports, expense reports, and company vehicle program.
EDUCATION:
- Loyola Marymount University – May, 2007 MBA, Marketing
- California State University, Los Angeles – June, 2005 B.S. Business Administration, option in Management