Production Manager at Innovation Arts & Entertainment (2025-10 – Present)
Managed onsite production for 80+ shows to date, traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada, providing onsite management across concurrent tours — spanning book tours, concerts, orchestral performances, and comedy shows. Hosted in theatres, arenas, open-air venues, town halls, colleges, and multi-use spaces. Oversaw full rebuilding of pre-production and execution of the Martha's Vineyard concert series and peripheral events from inception — staffing, vendor rentals, catering, volunteer coordination, and full-scale build.
- Lead full technical and logistical advances with venues, tour/client production teams, and vendors — issuing and completing pre-production paperwork and permit applications, and publishing logistics documents.
- Execute venue surveys to identify production needs for confirmed tours, then source and procure technical equipment; confirm final technical needs and rider requirements and deliver timely returns.
- Identify production kills/holds/sight-line limitations before on-sale and advise on seating maps and capacities.
- Oversee creation of dot maps, venue layouts, seating maps, and seating labels.
- Collaborate with tour lighting designers and audio engineers to procure all theatrical equipment; source, bid, and negotiate national third-party production services and equipment (backline, labor, audio, lighting, video, freight, staging, power, catering, transportation, unions).
- Build and manage crew labor counts, schedules, and budgets; distribute and track daily task lists, run-of-show documents, and call sheets through build, show, and strike.
- Coordinate travel, lodging, and ground transportation for all staff and talent; keep rosters and day sheets accurate.
- Lead day-of-show management from load-in to load-out, prioritizing artist and client service, schedule adherence, and cost containment.
- Hire and direct onsite FOH, box office, and security staff, managing those departments day-of-show — including Dr. Jill Biden's multi-city book tour with Secret Service.
- Track labor costs against budget and maintain topline and master budgets to keep operations cost-effective.
- Handle show accounting and settlement with artists and vendors; prepare cost forecasts, organize quotes, and reconcile post-show invoices.
- Support onboarding and training of production staff; provide leadership to production department heads and cross-functional teams.
Talent Buyer / Agent at Degy Entertainment / Degy Booking International (2024-10 – 2025-10)
- Negotiated terms, drafted and managed contracts, and closed bookings across colleges, festivals, and fairs — primary liaison for clients, talent buyers, and artist representatives.
- Booked and advanced talent nationwide, obtaining presale technical information and rider requirements ahead of each show.
- Confirmed technical riders, day-of-show needs, and artist hospitality requirements between clients and artists.
- Provided on-site, day-of-show support, managing artists and troubleshooting in real time.
- Coordinated routing, logistics, and contract execution; maintained client relationships through CRM.
- Provided training and delivered presentations at conferences for students and universities on Emergency Action Plan (EAP) creation, and conducted onsite implementation of Emergency Action Plans for severe weather events.
Agent Assistant at Degy Entertainment / Degy Booking International (2023-01 – 2024-09)
- Prepared offer sheets, RFPs, and requisitions; managed high-volume client and vendor communication; maintained database accuracy and lead pipelines through extensive research.
- Supported lead agents with talent offers, pitch decks, and event proposals.
- Conducted market research, tracked lead generation, and built long-term relationships with venues and schools.
- Managed routing grids and created scheduling timelines.
VIP Front of House — Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) at Insomniac Events (2023-05 – 2023-05)
- Delivered high-touch guest experience for Headliners and VIPs as a front-of-house floater across concierge and entrance areas.
- Coordinated radio dispatch across VIP zones using coded protocols to keep emergency response fast and organized.
- Received Emergency Action Plan (EAP) training during introductions before heading to the job site, covering active shooter response, extreme circumstances, medical emergencies, and severe weather.
Music Supervisor / Licensing at Level 77 Music (2021-12 – 2022-04)
- Curated and licensed music for websites, briefs, and campaigns aligned with client vision and brand identity.
- Managed sales pipeline, secured new business, and exceeded quarterly revenue goals.
- Collaborated with producers and editors to supervise music selection and maintain a robust library; led client meetings and delivered tailored licensing solutions.
Media Professional & Freelance Music Journalist at EDM World Music (2019-01 – Present)
- Captured and edited high-quality visuals at top-tier festivals including Electric Forest, North Coast, and Pride in the Park.
- Collaborated with event teams to meet brand deliverables and press deadlines; managed media schedules, onsite logistics, and VIP access coordination.
Event Producer at Harlequin Girls (2017-03 – 2019-10)
- Produced monthly events end-to-end — booking talent, hosts, and venues through load-in and teardown.
- Curated and managed comprehensive social media content, enhancing events' visibility and engagement.
- Handled media relations and press releases to maintain favorable public perceptions.
- Supervised events from setup through teardown, ensuring all operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Conducted thorough post-event evaluations, processing invoices, approving payments, and identifying resolutions for issues.
