Littleton, Colorado, United States
Driven, multifaceted, operational servant-leader with extensive experience in large event management and start-ups. Works collaboratively using a servant leadership mindset to maintain high morale for teams and work environments. Adept at identifying valuable emerging markets allowing for the expansion of business initiatives while meeting objectives and bottom-line results. From concept to execution, works to align and develop agile plans using data and innovative technology concepts that generate revenue and profitability optimization that move the needle forward for businesses. ► Large Event Management- Managed various capacities of 1000+ tours, concerts, and festivals in all 50 states of the US, Canada, Japan, France, Mexico, Caribbean, and Australia. Extensive and proven experience in organizing successive tours, events, and technical production across different locations. ► Operations Management – Natural inclination for managing and leading operations utilizing an intrepenuerial mindset to build companies from within. Worked on both multimillion-dollar productions and small startups within multiple industries. Managed all advance and day-to-day operations for 14 touring groups, and operational roles in several startups. ► Process Optimization – Enjoys strategizing and optimizing complex business systems and processes to look for areas of improvement in efficiency. Optimized tour operations to generate profits at highest levels. ► Servant Leadership – Managed and directed~50 team members as a tour manager and CSO. Competed Dale Carnegie Leadership Certificate. Maintains vast network with CEOs / Presidents and owners of music and live event related businesses (AEG, Live Nation, Superfly, C3, Knitting Factory Presents, labels, agents, vendors, and venues). Effective communicator, and adept at establishing and maintaining value-based relationships with professionals of all levels. ► Revenue Generator – Articulate communicator and negotiator, with proven experience in buying, booking, management, operations, touring, entrepreneurship, and sales & marketing. Shifted in-house data storage systems, file-sharing programs, and developed software to cloud servers for security and stability reasons; actions saved financing annually
On Medial Sabbatical until further notice. Disabled since 2025.
As Technical Event Producer with Imprint Group, I executed and facilitated production logistics for multiple concurrent projects all over the US / Globe. Was laid off due to company-wide cuts and elimination of my role as Technical Event Producer.
As Event Producer on the National Accounts Team with Imprint Group, I executed and facilitated client strategies, projects, and logistics all over the US.
Some Examples of Artists and Festivals Include (but not limited to): *Jack Johnson *The Revivalists *Galactic *Buckethead *Mike Doughty *The Roots *ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) *Matt Costa (featuring members of No Doubt) *BB King *JJ Grey & Mofro *Jeff Beck Trio *Cyril Neville *The Houseman *Garage A Trois *J Roddy Walston and The Business *Les Claypool *New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival *Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival *Jamcruise Festival-at-Sea *Last Call With Carson Daly TV Show *Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Show
• Managed all and day-to-day operations for +$5MM touring groups across numerous countries: artists, travel staff, management staff, production staff, and lighting and video staff. • Managed the entire festival merchandise operations for the inaugural Adirondack Mountain Music Festival; efforts improved revenue by 20%. • Oversaw efficient counts and settlements for all artists, as well as festival–branded merchandise.
• Directed business functions toward company advancement; innovated new processes and systems to bring the company into the modern, digital / internet age. • Facilitated employee selection and hiring in La Crosse, Wisconsin headquarters and Arizona and Illinois satellites. • Researched and planned company digital platform to scale into the modern digital era for international growth; shifted in-house data storage systems, file-sharing programs, and software to cloud for security and stability reasons; actions saved ~$40K annually. • Established new standard operating procedures (SOPs); allowed for auditable and more efficient processes and saved valuable time, human resources, and money. • Developed internal/external, cloud-based FTP and Wiki pages for both employees and customers. • Implemented a transportation management software system (TMS) through MercuryGate International; enabled faster scaling of employees and customers, and improved morale and customer retention. • Created sales and marketing program: new WordPress website, search engine optimization (SEO), online downloadable forms, customer feedback, and international online payment options; automated customer lead process and increased customer retention and revenue. • Led the automation of sales and marketing and accounting processes: boosted SEO, digital marketing, and re-marketing capabilities; efforts reduced expenses and human resources.