Remote Event Coordinator Live & Virtual Expert

TONYIA MYRIE RUE

Remote Event Coordinator Live • Virtual • Corporate

412-***-**** ******.****@*****.*** Brooklyn, NY AEA Member

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Remote Event Coordinator with 15+ years of experience planning, producing, and executing live, touring, and large-scale events. Proven track record managing vendors, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams from pre-production through day-of execution. Highly organized communicator with hands-on experience coordinating events for cruise lines, regional theaters, national tours, and corporate environments. Comfortable leading projects independently in a fully remote setting using digital tools, email, and calendar management systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

End-to-End Event Coordination • Vendor & Talent Management • Remote Project Management • Budget Tracking • Timeline & Schedule Building • Calendar Management • Client & Guest Communications • Contract & Logistics Coordination • Microsoft Office Suite • Cross-Team Collaboration • Problem Solving Under Pressure • Virtual Event Platforms

EXPERIENCE

Event & Production Coordination

Creator / Director / Event Producer On My Way — Original Production Independent / Remote

In Development

•Independently produced and coordinated all logistics for original stage show On My Way — from concept through pre-production.

•Built and managed production timelines, coordinating schedules across creative team members, designers, and collaborators remotely.

•Sourced and negotiated with vendors, choreographers, and technical staff; managed all communications and deliverables.

•Oversaw budgeting, casting coordination, rehearsal scheduling, and stakeholder updates throughout the production cycle.

•Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, multi-phase event project as the sole remote point of contact.

Production Coordinator & Lead Performer Fireside Theatre / Saugatuck Center for the Arts / Various Regional & National Venues

2008 – Present

•Coordinated logistics for 12+ productions including rehearsal schedules, venue setups, and day-of event execution.

•Liaised between directors, music directors, stage managers, and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless event delivery.

•Managed pre-show briefings, run-of-show documents, and backstage coordination for casts of up to 30 performers.

•Oversaw touring event logistics for DreamGirls National Tour (Big League Productions) and Pittsburgh CLO Tour — including travel, load-in, and venue coordination.

On-Board Production Coordinator & Performer Norwegian Cruise Lines / Seabourn Sojourn / Holland America At Sea / International

Various

•Coordinated large-scale entertainment events aboard cruise vessels, collaborating with shipboard operations, technical crews, and creative directors.

•Managed performer schedules, production communication, and logistics across international teams in a fast-paced live event environment.

•Adapted event execution in real time to meet venue, audience, and operational requirements.

Administrative & Remote Coordination

Administrative Assistant New Jersey City University — Criminal Justice Department Jersey City, NJ

Tenure during BFA enrollment

•Managed calendars, meeting scheduling, and all incoming communications for a busy academic department.

•Coordinated departmental events, appointments, and logistics using Microsoft Office tools.

•Maintained organized filing systems and served as primary point of contact for faculty, students, and external visitors.

Administrative Temp PNC Corporate Remote / Office

Temporary Assignment

•Processed high-volume document filing, computer tracking, and appointment scheduling in a corporate environment.

•Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and adaptability in a structured professional setting.

Client Services & Hospitality Events

Bridal Consultant David's Bridal Manhattan, NYC

Part-time

•Coordinated bridal appointments, fittings, and wedding party scheduling in a high-volume, event-driven retail environment.

•Delivered white-glove customer service and guided clients through high-stakes purchasing decisions.

Fine Dining Server & Private Events Host Skinner's Loft Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

•Coordinated setup and execution of private dining events and parties, managing guest experience from arrival to close.

•Handled hospitality logistics including bottle service, catering, and hosting for special events.

Performance Credits

Delia — Beetlejuice Norwegian Cruise Lines, 1.0 Inaugural Cast (Viva) Fireside Theatre, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Short North Musical Theatre, West Virginia Theatre, Sight and Sound Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, Roy Aria Theatre, Comtra Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Theatre

EDUCATION

BFA — New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ 2008

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

•AEA (Actors' Equity Association) member — experienced coordinating within union production environments and standards

•Internationally experienced: event coordination across U.S. regional venues, national tours, and cruise lines serving global audiences

•Film & commercial experience (American Eagle, IC Light, The Piano Lesson) — comfortable managing on-set logistics and tight production schedules

•Fully remote-ready: experienced managing projects, teams, and communications across distributed, fast-paced environments

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