Jason M. Warzecha

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Detroit, MI **202

Phone: 313-***-****

E-mail Address: acahpg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position in the field of business operations, and or

event and facilities management that allows me to utilize my experience in

the entertainment, facilities management, and hospitality industry.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DETROIT OPERA HOUSE - Detroit, MI

Jan. 2007 - Current Director of Operations Detroit Opera

House / Detroit Opera House Parking Center

. Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Detroit Opera House, Detroit

Opera House Parking Center, and the Detroit Opera House Retail Center.

. Oversee, develop, and motivate the Detroit Opera House Management

teams including but not limited to House Management, Events & Booking,

Security, Engineering, Custodial, Food & Beverage, Surface Lot, and

Parking Center Operations.

. Responsible for all event management and coordination within the

Detroit Opera House.

. Responsible for all Detroit Opera House vendor contracts and

negations.

. Responsible for the development of new internal and departmental audit

points for the Detroit Opera House and its operational departments.

. Responsible for meeting and following in accordance with all city,

federal, and state laws, rules, and regulations in accordance with the

operation of an entertainment venue, retail space, parking center, and

liquor license.

. Create and manage all Detroit Opera House operational budgets in

specified departments.

. Responsible for developing and monitoring all Theatre and parking

center settlements, departmental audit points, training, and financial

budgets, and reporting.

. Planning and project management of all capital projects, renovations

and continuous Theatre restoration and development.

. Responsible for the development and launch of a full service kitchen,

restaurant, and catering division for the Detroit Opera House.

. Responsible for creation, development, and operation of new earned

revenue opportunities such as corporate sponsorships, outdoor

advertisement, and the new Sky Deck.

. Responsible for marketing and brand strategy development of the

Detroit Opera House, Parking Center, and Retail Center.

. Responsible for the management, leasing, and operations within the

Detroit Opera House retail center for Michigan Opera Theatre and its

tenants.

. Member of financial team that settled $18 million bond settlement with

consortium of banks for the Michigan Opera Theatre.

. Representative for the Detroit Opera House and Michigan Opera Theatre

within the Detroit Entertainment District Group.

Live Nation - Detroit, MI March

2004- Dec. 2006

General Manager - State Theatre & St. Andrews Hall

. Oversee all day-to-day operations for The State Theatre & St. Andrews

Hall.

. Oversee, develop, and motivate the State Theatre management team

including but not limited to the box office, food and beverage,

production, guest services, security, payroll, accounting,

housekeeping, and club night operations.

. Prepared and managed all operational and financial budgets for The

State Theatre and St. Andrews Hall.

. Responsible for all building physical plant, mechanical, and life

safety systems and facilities management.

. Responsible for all State Theatre event marketing, promotions, and

corporate sales.

. Responsible for the production, coordination, and event planning of

all concerts, private parties, and events.

. Responsible for the development of all internal and operational audit

points at the State Theatre and St. Andrews Hall.

Clear Channel Entertainment - Detroit, MI - Operations Manager - State

Theatre Nov. 2003- March. 2004

. Responsible for the production, coordination, and event planning of

all concerts, private parties, and events at the State Theatre.

. Responsible for the scheduling, payroll and production management of

stagehands and production team members.

. Manage all building physical plant, mechanical, and life safety

systems of the State Theatre.

. Oversee all capital improvement, renovations, preventative maintenance

plans, and construction at the State Theatre.

. Directly responsible for the hiring, training, and development of all

event staff teams at the State Theatre.

. Responsible for the development of a kitchen and launch of food

service and operations at the State Theatre and State Bar.

. Responsible for the development of the relationship between Clear

Channel Entertainment and the landlord Forbes Management.

Detroit Tigers, Inc. - Detroit, MI

2001- Nov. 2003

Sr. Manager of Park Operations

. Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day park operations of both

Comerica Park and Tiger Stadium.

. Responsible for working with City of Detroit Officials in the

contractual agreements and coordination of the continued management

plans for Tiger Stadium.

. Responsible for all working relationships between the City of Detroit,

Detroit Police Department, and other essential departments for the

operational needs of Comerica Park.

. Responsible for controlling and creating the operational plans and

budgets for Comerica Park and the Operations Department.

. Directly responsible for overseeing the Maintenance, Electricians,

HV/AC, Ground Crew, Tarp Crew, Crowd Managers, Building Watchperson,

and Night Cleaning Crews for the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park.

. Responsible for the development and the training program for over

3,000 event staff workers.

. Responsible for the coordination and production needs between large

promoters such as Clear Channel Entertainment and the Detroit Tigers.

. Responsible for the coordination and onsite production coordination of

two major motion picture films filmed at Tiger Stadium. 61*, and

Hardball.

Detroit Tigers, Inc. - Detroit, MI - Payroll Administrator

2000-2001

. Reconciliation for all Federal and State Taxes for 13 States with the

Major and Minor League Payroll.

. Oversee all payroll aspects for four Minor League Teams.

. Responsible for all proper documentation, government, and MLB filing

for four Minor League Teams.

. Responsible for benefit and payroll related concerns for all players

for four Minor League Teams.

Detroit Tigers, Inc. - Detroit, MI - Park Operations Assistant

1998-2000

. Assisted V.P. of Operations in overseeing all day-to-day operations

for Tiger Stadium.

. Assisted the V.P. of Operations in the review of all proposed designs

and implementation of operational facility needs during the

construction of the New Comerica Park.

. Assisted in the hiring, training and development of new standard

operation procedures and staffing for the New Comerica Park.

. Assisted in the development, implementation, and operational needs for

the New Comerica Park.

. Responsible for controlling and creating the operational plans and

budgets for the opening Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers, Inc. - Detroit, MI - Guest Services

1997-1998

. Assist guests' needs and requests and solve their problems quickly and

effective in and around Tiger Stadium.

. Responsible for staffing the Main Guest Service Office at Tiger

Stadium handling guest problems, seating issues, and or other guest

related issue that may arise.

. Staff and operate Pepsi fan stand games and family area.

. Coordinates guest wheelchair requests and provide wheelchair escorts,

as well as other ballpark services as needed by guests.

. Assist with the coordination and distribution of fan giveaways and

special promotions.

EDUCATION

Facilities Management, Construction Management Eastern

Michigan University 1998 - 2002

CERTIFICATES / LICENCES

CPR/First Aid /AED, CCW

SKILLS AND ABILITES

Proficient in computer applications such as: MS Word, MS Access, Power

Point, MS Excel, AutoCad, Simplex Security Systems, Multiple POS systems,

Guard Pro, Micro light Systems and Programming, HTML, JAVA, FLASH, C++.

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