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Antonio Lopez-Paredes adxxmv@r.postjobfree.com • 619-***-****

LinekdIn Antonio Lopez • San Diego, CA 92128

Summary

Event Management Professional

Accomplished professional with extensive experience leading all aspects of event life cycle for major organizations. Proven success in directing international events and festivals at highest level, including major label artists’ tours and concerts, major sports leagues, expos, and conferences. Skilled in spearheading complex event projects within time and budgetary constraints to achieve business objectives. Adept at administering venue planning, designing effective schedules, and overseeing all activities aimed at ensuring seamless execution of event processes. Instrumental in developing and managing budgets in a cost-effective manner with a keen focus on maximizing profits, minimizing costs, and reducing expenditures. Known for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders to gain long-term mutual advantages.

Areas of Expertise

• Operations & Venue Management

• Event Planning & Execution

• Market Trends Assessment

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Logistics & Production Monitoring

• Client Satisfaction & Retention

• Business Growth & Expansion

• Project Prioritization

• Team Coaching & Mentoring

• Relationships Development

• Complex Problem Solving

• ROI Analysis & Tracking

Key Accomplishments

• Established a small-scale Hispanic marketing and event management agency and gained position as a leading agency in Southern California within three years.

• Acquired numerous clients, ranging from international tour and concert promoters to major league sports and international TV production companies.

Career Experience

Freelance Consultant, ALP Event Management & Consulting April 2019- Present Directed and implemented all event production deliverables from beginning to end, including budgeting, pre-production, as well as on-site and post-production for individuals/businesses. Established and maintained lucrative relationships with vendors and clients to achieve mutual benefits. Negotiated various terms and executed written agreements for all events. Coordinated with cross-functional team and delivered complex project within budgetary limitations. Conducted detailed interviews, recruited talented candidates, and developed top-performing team of event staff. Defined and met event requirements by allocating different resources. Led multiple events in collaboration with key clients.

● Managed event logistics, such as event layout, audio-visual equipment, venue, catering, and lodging.

● Determined improvement areas and deployed on next venture by analyzing overall closeout per project.

● Formulated event formats, such as sports events, music festivals, recording artists’ tours, concerts, corporate events, food, and arts festivals.

● Supported all aspects of event planning process, including but not limited to researching, designing, talent acquisition, contracting, marketing, box office management, and ROI assessment. VP - Marketing & Business Development, Primetime Global Holdings, Ltd. February 2015 – November 2018 Supported the launching of prepaid debit card program in Mexico. Supervised design team for all corporate image, marketing, and advertising areas. Organized multiple meetings with investors, including venue and hotel arrangements. Provided exceptional training to enhance skillsets of office team. Sourced business development and potential market opportunities through nationwide market research. Planned and designed card program presentations, sales proposals, RFPs, and RFQs. Built a high-caliber sales team to drive business growth functions in all markets.

● Orchestrated product-to-market launch in 12 select markets for pilot program.

● Positioned company as a top player in co-branded prepaid debit card issuing and processing in country.

● Launched product in 12 select markets for pilot program by building and embedding global tactical marketing plans. General Manager, Bulldog Productions August 1996 – January 2015 Budgeted and negotiated talent through various agencies, managers, and record labels. Conceptualized strategic marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness. Designed and administered numerous media buys, including TV, radio, print, direct mail, and internet. Crafted and distributed several press releases to media. Developed print advertising and generated electronic advertising for different events.

● Directed end-to-end activities related to stage production, staffing, event logistics, advertising, marketing, public relations, and tour logistics for events with audiences of up to 30K.

● Secured Event Management and Production Consulting for clients such as, Universal Concerts, Avalon Entertainment, San Diego Sports Arena, Sockers Indoor Soccer Team, S.D. GULLS Hockey Team, ESPN Network, Live Nation, House of Blues Concerts, Major League Soccer, The X-Games, AEG Live, San Diego Film Commission, SFX Entertainment, And Bill Silva Presents. Operations & Project Manager at EL FORO Performing Arts Center. July 2002- June 2007 In 2002, Bulldog Productions secured a 5 year partnership with Showtime, inc. To develop and manage a performing arts venue in Mexico. It involved the design, remodel, and operations of a former jai alai sports complex into a 2,500 capacity multi-purpose venue. I was trusted with the following responsibilities:

● Mentored & supervised marketing, box office, food & beverage, and stage production teams

● Budgeted and managed all advertising, talent relations, marketing, advertising, and public relations

● Fostered and managed artist relations securing top talents

● Budgeted and operated venue of $25m in box office in yearly sales.

● Boosted annual food & beverage sales by an average of 32% yearly in the five years of operations.

● Successfully penetrated the market through skillful negotiations and cultivation of key partnerships with international talent agencies and touring companies

Education

Marketing & Communications

San Diego State University, California

Technical Proficiencies

PC & MAC Platforms Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CorelDRAW AutoCAD Salesforce Cvent Prezi Ticketing & Box Office Management Software

Languages

100% Bilingual, English & Spanish (Written/Spoken)

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