Aaron Hopgood
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Insightful events manager with experience devising and implementing marketing campaigns. Built deep understanding of target audience and competitors to develop effective marketing messaging. Early adopter of latest industry trends and strategies, resulting in consistently fresh and creative ideas.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
Promontory Chicago
04.2016 - Current
- Assist managers with curating and coordinating live parties, concerts, and private events
- Strategically develop and implement plans to maximize and turn over concert and dance space
- Ensure that artist and VIP guest receive the best experience by leading hospitality and bottle service.
Stage Manager
Summerfest Festival
06.2009 - Current
- Assisted in the production of the worldʼs largest music festival
- Oversaw all transportation for artists and gear
- Communicated daily with artists and management team to ensure a successful show.
Events Manager
Nō Studios
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
- Developed creative event themes that captured audience interest and drove engagement throughout the program.
- Boosted event attendance by implementing targeted marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Generated positive press coverage for clients'' events by cultivating relationships with media outlets and influencers in the industry.
Loan Coordinator
Avant Loans Chicago
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Walked new applicants through the application process online via phone
- Received and reviewed banking information such as pay stub and bank statements
- Worked on exclusive account with Regions Bank customer inquiring about applying for loans.
Admissions Advisor
American Intercontinental University
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Built rapport with prospective students by phone to gain an idea of their field of interest
- Assisted with selecting the appropriate program for students
- Consistently used Microsoft Office to manage tasks, paperwork and appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Media Management, Music Business & Marketing -
Columbia College of Chicago
01.2014
Skills
- Detail oriented individual that works in a fast, efficient manner
- Exceptional communication skills
- Refined planning and organizational
- Ability to adapt to difficult situations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and various software
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Events Manager
Nō Studios
11.2021 - 02.2024
Loan Coordinator
Avant Loans Chicago
08.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Production Manager
Promontory Chicago
04.2016 - Current
Admissions Advisor
American Intercontinental University
06.2015 - 04.2016
Stage Manager
Summerfest Festival
06.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Media Management, Music Business & Marketing -
Columbia College of Chicago