Kevin Taylor

Producer, Project Manager: Commercial and Cultural Events

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Production, Project Management, Special Events, Client Relations and Arts Administration are fields where I have focused and established my professional career; building on experiences in multiple industries in both commercial and cultural sectors.

Experience

  • Enabling Technologies Lead, Smart City Expo World Congress at Fira Barcelona
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Project Lead, Mobile World Congress at Fira Barcelona Guest Events Department
    Oct 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

    - Mobile World Congress dedicated team producer. - Account Management and Project Management from brief to delivery. - Build and produce elaborate audiovisual events, both live in-person and virtual. - Sell and deliver all venue services; power, rigging, cleaning, security, etc. - Develop and manage detailed production calendars to ensure on-time delivery. - Negotiate service contracts. - Cultivate long-term relationships with stakeholders, providers and clients. - Assure health and safety standards for both contractors and event public. - Promote sustainable solutions. - Communicate effectively and professionally in English and Spanish. Other Important Events with Fira Barcelona: - Audi A5 Global Launch Event, 2017 - SAP Tech Ed, 2018

  • Producer at Thorus Arts
    Jan 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Tour production and management - Project designer; Cultivation: a fundraising project to educate Artists and Donors

  • Consulting Project, Non-Profit Fundraising and Planning at Fundació Antoni Tapies
    Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 · 9 mos

    - Design fundraising strategies based on experience with US non-profit models. - In-depth assessment of the Foundation’s ecosystem and cultural and financial position. - Present tailored ‘plan of action’ to meet the goals and necessities of the institution. - Increase engagement of friends group, designing and promoting activities for supporters.

  • Merce Cunningham Dance Company (New York, New York, United States)
    • Company Manager and Director of Special Projects
      Jul 2008 - Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      - Tour manager for the company’s final Legacy Tour to over 60 destinations worldwide. - Key contact on tour for company of over 30 artists, technicians and collaborators. - Produce engagements with presenting organizations (theaters, museums and festivals). - Organize all requirements related to the company’s travel. - Preparation of visas and work permits when needed. - Make special arrangements for invited artists, board members, donors, or guests on tour. - Manage press participation on tour and program all interviews and photo shoots. - Manage the dancer physiotherapy and well-care program. - Participate in negotiations with dancer’s union and theaters staffed by union technicians. - Plan and meet budget requirements for special projects to ensure their viability. Produce the following Special Projects: - Workshops and masterclasses for a wide range of ages and demographic groups. - Formats included punctual activities or intensive residencies covering weeks or more. - Open rehearsals. - Cine-forum and film screenings. - Music concerts. - Loans of artwork and historic materials for museum or gallery exhibition. - Coordinate VIP access for company supporters and board members. - Teach dance class titled ‘family day’ for children and families. Colaboraciones and Residencies with the following presenting organizations: - Mercat de les Flors, Institut del Teatre, MACBA, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Barcelona - Teatros del Canal, Reina Sofía, Madrid - Théâtre de la Ville, Festival D’Automne, Paris - Barbican Theatre, Dance Umbrella, London - Jerusalem Season of Culture, Israel Festival, Israel Muesum, Jerusalem - Akademie der Künste, Volksbühne, Berlin - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C. - Día: Beacon, Beacon, NY - Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN - Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY - Park Avenue Armory, New York City, NY

    • Assistant To The Executive Director
      Jan 2007 - Jul 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Manage calendar and travel itinerary. - Draft correspondence and attend to telephone calls and email communication. - Coordinate communication between departments. - Reconcile expenses and present reimbursement requests.