Live Event Production Manager & Venue Management

Peter Michael Hoefler

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-michael-hoefler-a1452211 Highly creative, results-driven professional with proven success in managing multiple facets of live event operations, venue management, production coordination and logistics. EXPERIENCE

Freelance Live Event, Promotions, Marketing & Commercial Services J anuary 2010 - PRESENT All aspects of Live Event Production, Coordination and Management: Consultation, planning, design, fabrication, logistics, budgeting, venue and contract negotiations, installation, execution, activation, staffing, strike and transportation.

● Provide management and oversight of all aspects of high-profile Live Events, Marketing Campaigns and Promotional Activation from conceptualization through execution.

● Theatrical, Music and Festival Production and Trade Show operations.

● Prepare financial proposals, invoices and expense reports; Budget oversight and cost-effective management. Clients include: ARTEX, AUDI, Coca-Cola, Craftspring, Electric Zoo, Glenfiddich, Glow Lighting Design, Green Mountain Energy, Mazda Skyactiv, NY, Auto Show, NY Wine & Food Festival, NY Food Truck Association, Nestle’ Fresh Start, Nike SB, Toyota, Shaun T’s Insanity, Volkswagen, Westminster Kennel Club.

Production Coordinator / Logistics & Transport control / Strike Management A.P. Bio Floral Designs S eptember 2016 to PRESENT

● Assist in preparing custom designed floral pieces, pack and load all floral displays and design elements in support of corporate events and unique weddings..

● Installation and strike management.

● Conceive, design, fabricate and secure all original rigging and mounting. Event Host Coordinator, Learning, Development & Implementation PriceWaterhouseCooper (Novitex/Excela) June 2017 to February 2018

● Project Management for Learning & Development courses from development, through planning, to operational logistics, through implementation, then compliance submission and validation.

● Primary point of contact for corporate training, on-site and off-site. Learner & Instructor liaison to planning & development teams.

● Database and spreadsheet management. Confirmation of evolving variables across multiple virtual & historical platforms.

● Supervise all AV requirements for key corporate events, including projection, audio system setup, video and acoustical room setup, and video and webcast conferencing capabilities.

● Food & Beverage (catering) management.

● Ordering, tracking and quality control of all course related printed learning materials and training tools.

● Venue management and meeting space reservation. Set-up training rooms to spec & compliance sweep at event conclusion.

● Troubleshoot concerns, errors and issues. Rapid and effective response to unplanned circumstances; High at tention to detail; strong time management skills; keen mindset focusing on customer service, corporate compliance and hospitality. Production Coordinator (Freelance Assignment)

Spartan Race Inc. A pril 2016 -October 2016

● Ensured the entire production, build, operations and festivals staffs were supplied with the tools and materials necessary to successfully assemble and construct course obstacles and the festival area.

● Assisted Race Director, Build Director and Festival Manager in sourcing materials from local vendors and national suppliers.

● Food, Beverage & Hospitality Management: Café & hospitality set-up, preparation, meal coordination, F&B inventory, budgeting and ordering.

● Communications Management: Labeled and tracked all radios for build and festival staff for the entire build and race cycle. Maintained, cleaned and repaired radios. Inventory control of all communications equipment.

● Managerial, Operations and Logistics: Set-up & maintained production offices for field team(s). Collection of receipts from all directors and reconciliation for onsite purchases. Spearheaded all departmental documentation distribution and shipping post event. Safety compliance and reporting. Executed all critical errands.

● Basecamp Management: Set-up and maintained of basecamp, cafe and labor areas. Oversaw inventory, packing, and loading of all items from Basecamp into the trailers for next event cycle.

● Scheduled, coordinated, supervised and managed volunteers and paid temporary labor. Conducted safety briefings, conveyed and enforced standards and conducted post assignment evaluations. Venue Operator/Event Manager

404 (Event and Catering Venue) A ugust 2015 - March 2016

● Oversaw all Venue operations, including staff & event management, bar supervision, troubleshooting any issues that arise.

● Provided on-site leadership to support planning, production, bar, food service and facilities teams.

● Managed employees, including training, assigning special duties and adhering to venue policies and procedures.

● Liaised with clients. Interacted with clients & guests to ensure events are executed as planned and on-budget.

● Served as the venue’s primary contact with production teams, the inspection of sets, props and technical equipment to make certain they met quality and safety requirements.

Senior Production Coordinator, Installation Manager, Core Team Member, Staff Supervisor, Fabricator Abunch Llc. J une 2011 - November 2015

● Project Management: practical and technical planning, execution and application of assigned projects and campaigns.

● Installation Manager: Spearhead On-site achievement of conception and client specifications.

● Senior Production Coordinator: Creative problem solving, achieving and sourcing. Maintaining quality controls.

● Logistics & Transportation Manager: Coordinate, plan, stabilize and transport original fabrications, design elements and equipment to on-site venues.

● Client Fulfillment and interaction: Respond to, Achieve and exceed client expectations.

● Staff Supervisor, team leader and Mentor

● Fabricator, Theatrical & Scenic Carpenter, Painter, Rigger Clients include: AMEX, Barbie (Mattel), Beyonce’, Black Keys, CBS, CITIBank, DUMBO Arts Festival, EPIX, EDUN Fashion, I.W.C., Jetblue, Kikkerland, LADY GAGA, Old Navy, Peligroso Tequila, RFK Foundation, Shutterfly, Target, Taylor Swift, Jason Wu, YouTube. Senior Event Production Coordinator

Shecky's Media December 2003 to August 2009

● Oversaw production operations for nationwide special events production and marketing campaigns for a wide variety of clients in the fashion, beauty, nightlife and entertainment industries.

● Road Management and Logistics. Management of production elements, equipment, staff and transportation.

● Executed strategic marketing plans as on-site production executive.

● Responsible for all sponsor fulfillment activities and provided hands-on service.

● Trained, mentored and managed staff team members of on-site teams, production, catering, bar & service, transportation, staging

& technical.

● Liaison to, and maintained key relationships with, nationwide network of partners, vendors and sponsors.

● Conceived, designed, fabricated and maintained marketing and promotional design elements.

● Formulated new events and production concepts to be held at nationwide venues. Clients include: Amstel USA, Anheuser Busch, Bacardi Silver, Chambord, Dove, Finlandia Vodka, Gala Rouge Vineyards, Herbal Essence, Little Black Dress Wines, Midori, Nintendo, Redken, Skyy Spirits, T.G.I. Friday’s, Verizon Wireless and Yes 2 Carrots. National markets: New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, South Hampton, Washington D.C.

Manager, Front House Operations & Nightclub Manager EERIE ENTERTAINMENT / JEKYLL & HYDE CLUB / Club DARK May 2001 to February 2002

● Managed all aspects of FOH operations for a successful 300 seat, fully interactive, entertainment dining & nightclub facilities.

● Supervised over 100 employees including FOH service, bar, kitchen, performance and facilities staffs.

● Selected to spearhead the development, promotion and operation of Club DARK.

● Complete management responsibilities of nightclub, including, bar, finances, payroll, staffing, scheduling, security, service, facilities and entertainment.

● Maintained, researched and implemented liquor inventory and purchasing H.S.I. database systems.

● Responsible for cash management, performance and forecasting, daily, and weekly sales tracking.

● Developed and applied formal employment policies and practices. Awards Manager

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences April 1996 to December 2000

● Managed affairs of the New York chapter; Assisted Executive Director on all day-to-day operations.

● Chief arbiter of Emmy Awards process, nominations and presentations.

● Drafted, designed and disseminated “Call for Entries”; managed all aspects of entry administration.

● Directed Rule & Regulation adherence and execution; certified and qualified judges; maintained database.

● Negotiated contracts for talent performance and vendor goods and services.

● Coordinated press releases and media contact information for the New York Chapter.

● Designed all newsletters, playbills, announcements, event flyers and notifications.

● Assist Produced: 2000 New York Emmy Nomination Ceremony, 43rd Annual New York Emmy Awards (2000), MetroArts broadcast presentation of the 42nd Annual New York Emmy Awards, NY Emmy Awards (1999, 1998, 1997) and Silver Circle Inductions (2000, 1999, 1997).

● Assistant Produced special events, forums, screenings and membership activities. EDUCATION

City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1992

Graduate Certificate, Paralegal Studies

State University of New York at Buffalo 1991

Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science

Associate’s Degree, Modern American History

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