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Abraham Oranday

Austin

Summary

Dynamic Merch Coordinator at Stubbs BarBQ with a proven track record in project coordination and customer service. Enhanced operational workflows and improved team productivity through effective communication. Skilled in data entry and relationship building, successfully implementing systems that streamlined processes and elevated customer satisfaction. Hard working and friendly while managing to make work flow smooth and manageable. With over a decade of experience in customer service, sales, and manual labor, I would like to think I’m the perfect addition to any work force available in the music industry!

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Merch Coordinator

Stubbs BarBQ
10.2022 - Current
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
  • Implemented digital filing system, drastically reducing retrieval times and improving document organization.
  • Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
  • Experience in counting in and out products while setting up/tearing down displays in a timely manner.
  • Truck/Trailer organization of products experience.

Merch Vendor

Oui Vend
04.2022 - Current
  • Answered questions and assisted customers with item selection and location.
  • Met sales goals by offering excellent customer service.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships by maintaining open communication and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Set up displays and signage to attract customers and boost sales.
  • Implemented an efficient vendor management system that streamlined operations and reduced administrative workload.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability for key sales periods.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new hires on vendor management best practices.
  • Initiated sustainability practices in procurement processes, aligning with company's environmental goals.
  • Improved client satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving service issues.

Merch Vendor

Self Employed Services
04.2019 - Current
  • Managed logistics for multiple tours.


  • Handled planning and execution at venues ranging from 500 to 22,000 capacities.


  • Provided exceptional support to customers consistently for a decade.


  • Consistently breaking records for tour sales.


  • Cultivated extensive network of industry professionals across numerous states for event coordination.

Assistant Production Supervisor

LiveNation
10.2017 - Current
  • Assisted in managing crew and artists ensuring quick-effective operations without compromising quality or safety.
  • Preplanned daily activities to drive crew productivity to meet job schedule.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, coordinating repairs swiftly to minimize disruption to production saftey.
  • Collaborated with the Production Supervisor, providing support in decision-making and problem-solving tasks.
  • Contributed to strategic planning initiatives, offering input based on practical experience and understanding of production processes.
  • Participated in quality assurance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer requirements throughout the production process.

Customer service and up sale experience. (10+ years)

High profile security duties. (10+ years)

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Audio Production And Sound Engineer

MediaTech Institute
Austin, Tx
04.2013

High School Diploma - N/A

Taylor High School
Taylor, Tx
06.2011

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Project coordination
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Schedule coordination
  • Presenting ideas and plans
  • Recordkeeping
  • Process improvement
  • Staff management
  • Event planning
  • Fluent in operating Square, atVenu, and various other POS systems
  • Driven cross country in a 9ft sprinter van full of product

Accomplishments

Veteran merch seller and musician for over a decade.


Toured with the likes of Willie Nelson and worked for numerous amounts of big named artists thru working Stubb’s BBQ and Moody Center in Austin Texas.

Music

I play guitar, drums, and am a vocalist in a metal, band while having a background in high school and DCI marching band.

Timeline

Merch Coordinator

Stubbs BarBQ
10.2022 - Current

Merch Vendor

Oui Vend
04.2022 - Current

Merch Vendor

Self Employed Services
04.2019 - Current

Assistant Production Supervisor

LiveNation
10.2017 - Current

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Audio Production And Sound Engineer

MediaTech Institute

High School Diploma - N/A

Taylor High School
Abraham Oranday