Andres Zapata

Award-Winning Creative Director with 12+ years of experience leading brand campaigns, content production, and live experiences across digital and traditional media, generating more than $500K in revenue since 2021 through creative strategy, visual storytelling, and team leadership.

Creative Director - ATELIER ANDRES - Los Angeles, CA

(2021-01)

Award-winning Creative Director who leads brand growth, revenue-generating campaigns, and high-performing creative teams across digital and traditional media.

• Led commercial and creative campaigns that have brought in over $500K in revenue since 2021.
• Directed cross-functional teams in 3+ following creative operation working across digital and traditional platforms.
• Developed production workflows for large multi-campaign moving at once, consistently hitting dead-lines without slipping on quality.

Venue Leader, Guest Experience - SoFi Stadium & YouTube Theatre - HOLLYWOOD PARK GROUP - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-08)

Commando hospitality core-operations at SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theatre, directing staff and stewarding live event execution at one of Los Angeles' most high-profile venues.

• Oversaw day-to-day logistics for 50–200 staff, playing the hero on crew assignments, service expectations, and contingencies protocols.
• Conducted preventive audits of staff positioning and VIP jobs across posts, verifying credential compliance and resolving discrepancies.
• Partnered cross-functionally with Ushering, partnerships, and programming teams to ensure the venue's guest experience remains consistent and all operational and contractual requirements are met.

General Manager - KIFF KAFE & RESTAURANT - Los Angeles, CA

(2023-02 - 2024-07)

Led daily operations, financial planning, and community engagement initiatives to drive business performance and customer growth.

• Managed a team of 50–12 staff and built a modern budget dashboard customized ownership used to track weekly financial performance.
• Launched monthly programming of the shows, wine tastings, & vendor popups led to a consistent local following.
• Served as the go-to contact for vendors and staff, resolving scheduling, HR, and technical issues across 50+ service hours per week.

Venue Manager & Guest Experience Leader - THE VENICE WEST - Los Angeles, CA

(2021-11 - 2022-07)

Managed artist relations, event logistics, and cross-functional venue operations to deliver exceptional live entertainment experiences while supporting business profitability.

• Cultivated and maintained a roster of 8–12 active promoter partnerships monthly, overseeing all artist scheduling and logistics to ensure each performance executed without delay.
• Assisted the latest buyer through all contract negotiations, protecting venue margins while maintaining artist relationships in good standing.
• Four productions, Ushers, and Front-of-House aligned on show nights so the guest experience none got lost in the behind-the-scenes chaos.

Executive Producer - TELEVISORA DE COSTA RICA (TELETICA) - San Jose, CR

(2018-07 - 2021-05)

Oversaw productions at Costa Rica's largest TV network, managing both original content and international licensing.

• Managed 4–8 productions simultaneously, keeping each on schedule and in line with robust standards and contracted requirements.
• Led international acquisition visa to negotiate and lock in premium content licensing deals, expanding the network's programming catalog.
• Advised senior leadership on creative decisions, making sure projects stayed aligned with the tener's vision before production moved forward.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Production - SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY (2017)