Customer Service Manager

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LARRY DUSICH

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EVENT PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic upper level management professional with extensive experience producing, planning and directing special

events. Able to combine high level of creativity with sound business acumen to plan and execute large events that

fulfill a diverse set of needs. Strong track record with management of production operations, staffing, budget and

marketing function based on expertise and good judement. Excellent customer service earning repeat business from

clients. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels with proven ability to build and maintain

loyal workforce support. Performer in well known films, such as “GREASE.”

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Special Event Planning & Execution Creative Direction & Design Production & Project Coordination

Public Relations & Media Management Leadership & Team Building Marketing & Budgeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHN HUME PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION – Downey, CA 2005 – Present

Non-profit foundation with the mission of promoting and continuing vision of the founder by nurturing a love of

performing arts to teach children values and responsibility, as well as the importance of teamwork and community.

Artistic Director / Board of Directors

Serve on Board of Directors and as Artistic Director responsible for producing special events on behalf of the

Foundation. Produced, wrote and hosted annual “Margene Glenn Award” presentations honoring volunteers for

exceptional service to performing arts. Served as member of selection committee to identify and select promising high

school seniors who excelled in performing arts to receive scholarships.

Selected Achievements

• Creation of “Margene Glenn Award” established annual event that not only garnered favorable publicity, but

also served as fundraising opportunity.

• Researched, wrote and served as keynote speaker for lecture on History of Theatre in Downey.

QUANTUM PRODUCTIONS, INC. – San Diego, CA 1996 – 2007

One of the largest special event production companies in San Diego with annual sales of $4 million+ serving

corporate, civic, private and non-profit clients with total event packages from concept to completion.

Executive Producer

Headed the entertainment division with oversight for all facets of presenting live entertainment at special events .

Produced and coordinated roster of signature shows and created custom shows to fulfill specific needs of clients.

Created marketing materials. Planned, budgeted and operated events and oversaw setup and strike.

Selected Achievements

• Collaborated with Account Managers to plan events/entertainments and created marketing materials, budgets and

proposals supporting corporate, civic, non-profit and private clients which generated $4 million+ in annual sales of

events such as business meetings, conferences, tradeshows, fundraisers, award presentations and parties.

• Revitalized the entertainment division of one of the largest special event production companies in San Diego after

producing and directing first-class professional shows staged during memorable events across the U.S.

• Successfully pitched to San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, produced and directed show that met their

client’s desire for a professional ice show presented to 25,000 convention attendees with budget under $100,000.

• Planned and coordinated production of multiple events, shows and entertainment with overlapping timelines and

tight deadlines.

• Produced national sales recognition award presentation in San Diego for major nationwide bank, providing 30%

more value in entertainment, which enhanced client’s presentation delivered within original budget and secured

their repeat business.

PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY

Artistic Producing Director – DOWNEY CIVIC LIGHT OPERA, Downey, CA

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Recruited by the group’s President to lead turn around of organization. Oversaw artistic vision and direction in

production of musicals. Created annual operating budget and supervised office operations.

Producer / Director / Writer / Editor – THEATRE SCENE, Downey, CA

Produced, directed, wrote and edited monthly half-hour, theatre-focused cable news magazine seen on independent

cable television systems throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Faculty – CITRUS COLLEGE, Glendora, CA

Served as Director and Choreographer for 36-member, international award-winning performance choir. Recruited by

Head of Music Department to stage and choreograph both shows on campus and tours.

Freelance Contractor – California, Nevada, Texas & New Jersey

Director / Choreographer / Associate Producer / Production Stage Manager / Designer

Served in various capacities for independent, regional, civic and college musicals and revues across the country.

Complete credits available upon request

Performer – Hollywood, Anaheim, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Toronto

Actor / Singer / Dancer (SAG, AFTRA, AEA)

Principal cast films such as “GREASE,” headliner ice shows in Las Vegas & Lake Tahoe, guest appearance

“STARS ON ICE” (CFTO-TV Canada) and “KIDS OF THE KINGDOM” (Disneyland)

Complete credits available upon request

Executive Assistant – BILL TURNER PRODUCTIONS, Hollywood, CA

Managed the office and supported the President. Screened his phone calls and prepared his memos; made travel

arrangements; handled the checkbook for payroll and accounts payable; and conducted special project research

Banquet Manager – ASUCLA FOOD SERVICES, Los Angeles, CA

Supervise/coordinate the set-up, flow and strike of food service for events on the UCLA campus.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• B.A. in Psychology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

• Certification: California State Teaching Credential, State of California

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