Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Charles Riggs
Chappaqua, NY *0514
Dear human resources,
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and resume regarding this application. While there are many experienced resumes passing through your desk right now, I hope that this quick introduction and my resume will catch your attention.
I have been working at Madison Square Garden Entertainment for the past twelve years. I love my job, my co-workers and our show. These years, working on the Christmas Spectacular has really fulfilled my work life and I am so honored to be part of one of the best production and crew teams out there. I really enjoy interacting and working with a passionate team. Whether I am grinding out pre-production with my co-workers from the Garden, coaching Columbia men’s varsity team or mentoring my acting students, I want my team to work hard, have fun and be passionate about what you are doing; I take carpa deim to heart. So I am currently looking for an adjustment in my journey, time to change the compass settings. Your open position seems extremely interesting. With my successful management experience and proven track record in producing, I feel that I would be a valuable addition to your company. I enclose my resume and hope that if you have any questions that require clarification you will not hesitate to contact me at the above tele- phone number.
Thank you for your time and consideration, looking forward to hearing from you. Regards,
Charley Riggs
Enclosure: Resume
CHARLES RIGGS
10 Highland Avenue h: (914) 238–8163 / c: (914) 400–7626 Chappaqua, NY 10514 **********@*********.***
PROFILE
Dynamic leader and team builder with proven success in producing properties on Broadway, off-Broadway and on TV. Ex- tensive experience in day-to-day operations and management of leading Holiday shows. Accomplished executive level pro- fessional with diverse business, administrative and creative skills including:
ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• 12+ years managing the production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and A Christmas Carol
• The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, which is the number one live holiday fam- ily show in America, having played to more than 70 million people in its 79-year history.
• Track record in achieving all time high numbers in attendance and ticket sales for top holiday shows in the U.S.
• Box office records in attendance in outer cities: Seattle, WA, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa,FL, Pittsburgh,PA
• The Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be seen this year by over two million people in five different cities within a two month period
• Supported a team of over 300 hundred people including casts and crew for the 2011 Christmas Spectacular shows
• Manage operations of seven (2010) to nine (2005) Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular shows which tour throughout the U.S.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT, New York, NY
Production Manager 2000 – Present
Production Supervisor 1998 – 2000
Help administer $25 million dollar budget.
Assist in producing diverse concerts and special events including Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day for the U.S. Open.
Supervise day-to-day operations of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden.
Prepare/negotiate contracts for creative team (Susan Stroman, Alan Menken, Tony Walton) and cast
(Frank Langella, Tim Curry).
Oversee and produce various marketing projects and PR events.
Handle relations with more than 30 vendors and a staff of over 300. METRO TV, New York, NY 1998 – 1999
Production Assistant, On-Air Host
Managed script and TV segment development for the Entertainment Division.
Hosted on-air segments.
Edited shows on diverse subjects.
Coordinated deadlines and established project timeframes between producer and program/scheduling director.
Scheduling and Operational Planning
Contract and Vendor Negotiations
Production Finance
Budgeting and Multi-year Planning
Promotion, Public Relations and Marketing
Production Trouble-Shooting and Creative Analysis
Casting and Acting
Production Support Services (e.g. Rehearsal space, Travel, Housing etc.)
Management Hiring, Training and Development
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OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
FRESH BREAD PRODUCTIONS, New York, NY 1993 – present Producer/Actor/Founding Member
Produced and starred in several Off-Broadway plays including: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Savage In Limbo, Fool For Love, Brilliant Traces, Morrison.
Produced Price of Admission, an independent documentary examining the in depth steps it takes to create/produce and act in a play; from the initial concept of the play to opening night; financed by Bravo Television.
Wrote grants and requests for contributions to corporate sponsors.
SUMMER OLYMPICS, Barcelona, Spain 1992
Production Coordinator
In charge of technical and operations crew from the United States.
Planned and implemented work schedules and arranged housing and meals for 300 U.S. employees.
Researched and created logistics 'flow chart' for NBC and Cablevision employees working in Barcelona. EDUCATION
M.F.A., New School for Social Research, NY - 1998 B.A. SUNY Purchase, NY - 1992
Affiliations
New Castle Rotary
AFTRA
Westchester Board of Realtors
Hudson Union Society
Head coach for Columbia University men’s Ultimate team
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