EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Versatile Experienced General/Production Manager with over eighteen years’ experience who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and Enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of Theatrical, Conference, Exhibition, Events and Large-Scale Productions. Worked closely with community workers to help at risk youth learn theatrical skills in combination with educational social intervention.
CORE ATTRIBUTES
oComplex Problem Solving
oFull Production Services
oStaff Development
oEvent Specialist
oOperations Management
oProduction Management
oTechnical Management
oEvent Specialist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
09/2017 to Present General Manager
Punk & Poet Bar & Restaurant
oResponsible for all day to day operations of restaurant Managed FOH/BOH operations for high volume restaurant.
oMaintain open communication and close working relationship with the owner of the restaurant.
oBrainstorm ideas and promotions to generate and elevate sales.
oHandled weekly inventory and vendor relations to ensure timely and cost-efficient purchasing of food, beverage, liquor, and small wares.
oResponsible for all liquor and beer ordering for restaurant.
oHeld weekly Management meetings to maintain open communication with management team.
oDeveloped and rolled out new menu incorporating more cost-effective menu items to increase overall revenue.
08/2016 to 09/2017 General Management & Operations
K1 Speed – Wilmington, MA
oBusiness Finance
oPayroll
oSales, Marketing
oScheduling
oAudio Visual
oEvents
oMaintenance Program
oTraining and Development
oBudget Management
01/2016 to 08/2016 Event Manager
Event Center of Nashua/Courtyard Marriott
oExcellent Communication
oFast Thinking
oSales, Marketing
oMultitasking
oAudio Visual
oCost Control
oVendor Coordination
oBanquet Management
oBudget Management
01/2005 to 01/2014 Production/Stage Manager – Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil – “O”, “MJ One”, “KA”, “Zarkana”
oManaged a diverse network of over 80 employees from 26 different nationalities.
oCommunity awareness/At Risk Children
oDealt with problems in a live setting.
oTheater Operations
oTheater Business Finance.
oFundraising
oCommunity Awareness.
01/2012 to 01/2013 Production Manager
Magic Space Productions – Myth Busters
oDeveloped and managed annual operating budgets. Traveled
approximately a year throughout USA and Canada with the Myth Busters tour.
oManaged all technical aspects of their show, audio visual, Special Effects, Set & Scenery.
oOrganized stage blueprints and communicated blueprints to various
team members.
oTraveled while creating and developing multiple shows on a weekly
basis.
01/2004 to 01/2005 Production Manager - Las Vegas, NV
Penn & Teller
oDeveloped and managed annual operating budgets.
oManaged all technical aspects of their show, audio visual, Special Effects, Illusions etc.
oOrganized stage blueprints and communicated blueprints to various
Departments and Union Staff.
oCreated and developed multiple shows on a weekly
basis.
01/2004 to 01/2005 Production Manager - Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Ballet
oWorked with the Community, Volunteers and Sponsors to Produce 6 show annually.
oWorked with a small budget to produce lucrative shows.
01/2004 to 01/2005 Stage Manager - Las Vegas, NV
Gill Theatrical Productions
oStage Managed through Casting Preproduction to Opening of Queen's "We Will Rock You" production.
oProduction Stage Management, Blocking, Show Calling, Scheduling & Casting
oWorked within the guidelines of AEA.
01/1999 to 01/2004 Production Stage Manager
Royal Caribbean International Productions
oManaged and installed new productions for Royal Caribbean Cruise
oLines' new ships.
oLive entertainment production during active cruises.
oCreated the first ice skating rink at sea among a team of engineers.
EDUCATION
o1998 Bachelor’s Degree
Victoria College of Music London Piano U K
GPA: Graduated with Honors
o1995 Work experience; BBC Special FX, media production
o1994 High School Graduate
Corpus Christi High School Preston U K