Management Manager
Resume:
Jason M. Warzecha
Detroit, MI **202
Phone: 313-***-****
E-mail Address: *************@*****.***
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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