Live Entertainment Manager

Jesse Cook **** W. Morgan Ave. Milwaukee, WI *****

714-***-**** / **.*********@*****.***

Jesse Cook

SUMMARY

Result-driven coordination and management leader with 12 years of international event logistics experience, specializing in client / vendor relations in the fast paced industries of sports and entertainment

Proven success in event production via marketing, communication, sales, staff / volunteer recruiting, and activation

Creative problem solver, known for an ability to mobilize team members with calm critical thinking and a balanced sense of urgency

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Completion: May 2005 University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Group Tour Sales Director - Lamers Bus Lines Tour & Travel Milwaukee, WI 10/2018 – Present

Facilitate the design of custom special itinerary bus tours for sale to touring group clients across North America, including negotiation of hotel group rates and attraction / transportation costs

Create and market public and private overnight bus tours sold through multiple office locations (WI & FL)

Direct tours from the road, when necessary, according to specific instruction and expectations of customer service

Present detailed company objectives, educating wide-spread audiences of clients and vendors at national conventions Operations Coordinator - Road Rebel Entertainment Touring San Diego, CA 2/2015 – 9/2018

Coordinated touring event housing and ground travel logistics projects from request to post-contract, while remaining an on-call agent 24/7 for emergency issue resolution

Conducted clear and precise communication with Production Managers on project advancement

Efficiently executed heavy research and negotiation with international hotel / busing vendors with detailed instruction

Noteworthy of successful Account Management as first point of contact in travel representation for numerous long standing high profile touring clients

Front-ending of service contracting issues using conflict management skills to find win-win solutions Touring Event & Marketing Manager - Independent Contractor International 2/2007 – 5/2014

Managed live entertainment event logistics including travel and shipping, budgets, itineraries, contract advances, venue relations, merchandise sales and inventory

Oversaw touring artist contracts regarding scheduling, venue production, hospitality and security

Assisted executive teams as project manager with development of proposal statements and overall strategic plans for cultivating and maintaining artist and product relevancy with a focus on ROI

Established and supervised national staff and street team of 100+ volunteers; Provided training on specific marketing objectives and sales strategy

Secured partnerships with non-profit organizations, agents and merchandisers for sponsorship opportunities Kitchen Manager - Danku Cafe New York, NY10/2008 – 12/2009

Led staff in front and back kitchens in food preparation, quality maintenance and customer service

Handled daily stock inventory and ordering of fresh foods and necessary restaurant items

Delegated and participated in rigorous daily cleaning procedures to meet and exceed NYC health code INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Strong work ethic coupled with keen aptitude to work with diverse groups of people

Passionate ability to function as a catalyst, coach and doer, leading people at all levels by utilizing a facilitative approach; Ability to work independently and as part of a team offering confident decision making

Affinity for networking; Ability to demonstrate high level of confidence and poise in front of others

Capacity to anticipate needs and prioritize / manage multiple tasks simultaneously 6211 W. Morgan Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53220

714-***-**** / **.*********@*****.***

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