Dante Gaeta

Garner, NC *****

ad08rn@r.postjobfree.com

+1-857-***-****

Work Experience

Talent Buyer / Production Manager

Sammy's Patio - Revere, MA

September 2010 to October 2023

Communicated with booking agents via phone and email, negotiating cost to fit within venue's budget. Negotiated performing contracts with booking agents, which resulted in higher revenue for the venue. Worked with booking agents and local musicians to secure performers for dates at Sammy's Patio. Distribute promotional material on college campuses, manage ticket sales, and build guest list. Monitor daily ticket sales to determine effectiveness of ad plan and makes adjustments as necessary. Optimized word-of-mouth and social media to boost ticket sales and attendance. Created marketing plans to promote ticket sales.

Contract negotiations, Contract signatory, marketing strategies and production coordination were all part of the job performed.

Coordinated live events ensuring the quality and the timeliness of the shows. Managed the venue box office during live events.

Marketed over 1500 live events.

Curated over 900 live events.

Maintained an extensive mental library of local bands to pitch as touring support, and often assembled local bills from scratch.

Booked national touring and local bands into the 336 capacity venue. Successfully scheduled all staff to accommodate each event accordingly, including but not limited to: audio engineers, security, stage hands, bartenders, barbacks, ID checkers, door staff, runners, and crowd managers.

Bar Manager

Sammy's Patio - Revere, MA

July 2021 to May 2023

Effectively handled customer complaints and special requests. Provided prompt, efficient, friendly, and quality service at all times. Accurately balanced cash register at all times.

Maintained stock levels to prevent shortages of critical items. Quickly mixed a variety of simple and complex cocktails. Took prompt corrective action whenever necessary to maintain the satisfaction and safety of all patrons and staff.

Participated in bar incentives and contests to drive sales and promote the venue. Recruited, interviewed potential bartenders.

Trained bartending staff on safety procedures according to the business. Maintained a clean and comfortable work environment. Prepared signature drinks with staff, as well as conducting classes on identifying differences in taste and smell of alcohol.

Responsible for collecting all cash flow from drawers and reports at the end of the night. Responsible for maintaining all alcohol and non-alcohol beverage inventory levels and order as needed. Audio Engineer

Sammy's Patio - Revere, MA

May 2008 to September 2010

Supervised use and storage of cables and microphones. Performed sound effect sourcing and pre-recording. Maintained preliminary sound check equipment.

Provided assistance to production team and performers as required. Oversaw microphone placement.

Maintained sound system and performed sound quality checks. Tested microphones and other equipment for optimal functionality. Education

Graduate in Audio Engineering

New England Institute of Art & Communication - Brookline, MA September 2000 to May 2004

Skills

• Events Management

• Event Marketing

• Event Planning

• Bartending

• Negotiation

• Account Management

• Recruiting

• Driving

• Customer service

• Production Management

• Sourcing