Event & Project Management

Gerren Taylor Kelsaw

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SKILLS

• High-level organizational, communication and problem-solving skills

• Team Builder

• Bilingual – Spanish

• Experienced manager of staff, budgeting, scheduling, payroll

• Accomplished public speaker

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Owner Citizen Connect Media, LLC (2020- Current)

A consulting and event production firm, Citizen Connect Media focuses on the importance of giving rise to voices that are traditionally marginalized especially in the halls of power. Clients include Etsy, Me Too International, and various local governments and organizations. We help clients with brand direction, social media management, event planning and execution, productivity resources, and performance coordination. Producer Various (2020-Current)

Producer for features and field shoots at YouTube-based networks. Pitched and developed content ideas with the team. Introduced project management systems company-wide. Negotiated, managed, and supervised talent, vendors and, crew. Led projects from concept to delivery including post-management.

Production Manager Freelance (2014-2019)

A senior manager overseeing logistics and planning for large-scale live television shows such as MTV Video Music Awards & MTV Movie Awards, Emmys, etc. Direct management of budgets to 800K. Negotiate, manage, and supervise vendors and crew. Implemented new technologies for credentialing and security systems. Specialization in security & coordination with local and federal law enforcement for public events with more than 10,000 guests.

Production Coordinator Freelance (2007-2014)

Hire and direct teams as large as 50 production assistants. Contract and manage vendors for equipment and vehicles with budgets exceeding $90K. Coordination for team travel and meetings. Scheduling and payroll processing for all crew. Promotions Coordinator Spanish Broadcasting System (2002 - 2005) Manage and distribute prize inventory for three Spanish-language radio stations. Booking and execution logistics for radio events. Manager of the street team on site. OTHER EXPERIENCE

Strategic Advisory Board Member Los Angeles Metro (2019-2022) Member of the WSAB strategic advisory board for expansion projects in the DTLA area. Providing planning and guidance for public events, activations, and interest in the community at large.

Co-Founder DTLA STRONG

DTLA Strong is an independent advocacy group of Downtown LA stakeholders building influence through grassroots organizing. Effected high level meetings with LA Mayor, City Council and, LAPD regarding initiatives.

Committee Member City of Los Angeles

Appointed by city council to Local Volunteer Neighborhood Oversight committee for use of Proposition K dollars to create a Junior Arts Center in Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles.

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