Calgary, Alberta, Canada
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Corporate Events Event Sponsorship/Entertainment Military Market Accomplished entrepreneur and event producer acknowledged for the proficient ability to build consensus across diverse personal and business agendas while generating key deliverables in deadline driven environments. Characterized throughout career for personal tenacity, independent work habits, and a direct and energetic communication style that inspires people to act decisively towards a common goal. Customer-focused professional with proven ability to steer modern and profitable functions that simultaneously assure successful implentation and host image while elevating the industry reputation. Demonstrated understanding of financial strategies to increase profitability with history of working within million dollar plus budgets. Acknowledged as an innovative and creative leader, willing to share knowledge and praise, while managing a multitude of conflicting priorities, resources, and people issues simultaneously. Comprehensive organizational expertise and attention to detail combine with natural leadership to create positive and motivated team environments that consistently exceed expectations. Extensive experience in sales with strengths in researching and executing precise promotional and marketing campaigns. Specialties: Branding Budget Control Merchandising Target Marketing Event Planning Project Management Staff Management Strategic Planning Special Projects Logistics Quality Control Operations Management Team Motivation
DAVIS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Kingswood, TX 1992-Present Full service Production Company providing project development, sponsorship, entertainment, marketing, advertising, and logistical services. Owner/Executive Producer Provide guidance, leadership and program/staffing consultation during global events for Colin Cowie Lifestyle, Company20, Clear Channel, and ESPN. Successfully acquire program talent, formulate show formatting and marketing, and implement operational procedures. Administer budgeting and expense auditing while ensuring brand visibility and exposure. Supervise teams of up to 20+ staff and managed multiple $500K budgets simultaneously. Interface with Command Level Sponsorships with Navy Entertainment, USAREUR, Armed Forces Entertainment, USAF Services and Army Morale, Welfare & Recreation and USMC Community Services Divisions. Develop, promote and launch military programs including the Comics On Duty World Tour, Corvette Racing/Navy Pit Crew, GM Racing/USN 5th and 6th Fleet Tours, M*A*S*H Bash for a MI based American Red Cross, and music concert productions. Spearheaded the development and implementation of “Comics on Duty World Tour”, building morale in U.S. personnel and resulting in 3,000+ shows during tenure. Instrumental in managing ground transportation logistics and 700+ transfers for all talent, guests, presenters, and honorees for the ESPN ESPY Awards 13 years running. Champion event execution for high profile and private events such as the Super Bowl, Masters, PGA Championship, Wyndham Championship, and MLB/NBA All-Star Games.
Full service Production Company providing project development, sponsorship, entertainment, marketing, advertising, and logistical services.; Provide guidance, leadership and program/staffing consultation during global events for Colin Cowie Lifestyle, Company20, Clear Channel, and ESPN. Successfully acquire program talent, formulate show formatting and marketing, and implement operational procedures. Administer budgeting and expense auditing while ensuring brand visibility and exposure. Supervise teams of up to 20+ staff and managed multiple $500K budgets simultaneously. Interface with Command Level Sponsorships with Navy Entertainment, USAREUR, Armed Forces Entertainment, USAF Services and Army Morale, Welfare & Recreation and USMC Community Services Divisions. Develop, promote and launch military programs including the Comics On Duty World Tour, Corvette Racing/Navy Pit Crew, GM Racing/USN 5th and 6th Fleet Tours, M*A*S*H Bash for a MI based American Red Cross, and music concert productions. Spearheaded the development and implementation of "Comics on Duty World Tour", building morale in U.S. personnel and resulting in 3,000+ shows during tenure. Instrumental in managing ground transportation logistics and 700+ transfers for all talent, guests, presenters, and honorees for the ESPN ESPY Awards 13 years running. Champion event execution for high profile and private events such as the Super Bowl, Masters, PGA Championship, Wyndham Championship, and MLB/NBA All-Star Games.
Full service internal production company. Staff Producer Led production of five major fundraising events and coordinated entertainment for the USO 50th Anniversary Campaign. Managed international distribution for USO's magazine Always Home! Contributed to several highly recognized and publicized events including Anheuser-Busch/USO "Yellow Ribbon Concert Series"; National Victory Celebration Concert on the grounds of the Washington Monument with 800,000 attendees, "Southwest Stars & Stripes Salute!", and "Coming Home Proud" Fourth of July Celebration. Established the foundation for USO Productions by successfully producing a six performance concert series featuring The Judds. Secured $350K+ by providing leadership for a collector series of USO/Gulf War Commemorative Covers. Championed production of the 100th Anniversary Army/Navy Game Halftime Show and served as Staff Coordinating Producer for an ABC special entitled "Welcome Home, America!"