Ash Nowak

Co-creator of the Detroit-born, globally revered nightlife institution and trusted brand that has produced over 300 events from packed monthlies,secretive soirees in unexpected locations, festival activations and unique experiences for prestigious institutions including The DIA, MoCAD, Design Core Detroit, MOPOP, Red Bull Arts, Spotify, MGM Grand, among many others.

• Coordinated DJ services and talent acquisition to enhance event offerings and audience engagement.
• Event Logistics: design, management, and production.
• Executed environmental design and fabrication for immersive event experiences.
• Managed communications, marketing, press, and social media outreach to maximize event visibility and audience reach.
• Grant writing and sponsorship procurement.
• Managed relationships with talent, vendors, and venues to ensure successful event execution.
• Art Direction and design, photography.

Playing a pivotal role in managing nightclub operations as Marble Bar's GM (or Rave Mechanic On-Duty) involved comprehensive oversight of nightclub operations, enhancing guest experiences and artist relations - bringing the best to the city that started it all.

• Executed events and artist bookings, managed inventory, vendor relations, banking processes, crowd safety, and marketing initiatives (digital and print) that elevated the club's profile.
• Collaborated with a team to maintain a vibrant atmosphere and enhance the club's reputation as a top destination for electronic and live talent in Detroit.
• Managed inventory, banking coordination, and licensing responsibilities for special events, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Staff management, scheduling and meeting coordination for ownership.
• Implemented effective marketing strategies, including social media campaigns, to attract diverse audiences.
• Planned advertisements to improve brand visibility.
• Provided sound and light operation support, contributing to the club's dynamic entertainment offerings.

• Development and implementation of administrative systems, management of day-to-day operations.
• Fostering visitor, member, and donor relationships.
• Optimizing visitor experience through curatorial research and studies.
• Direction of arts activities for visiting school groups.
• Design of assets for print and digital media.
• Social Media maintenance and outreach.
• Programming coordination for lectures, films, and music series; including communications and outreach, visitor engagement, talent and vendor relations.

• Assisted in the creation and launch of IXITI, SE Michigan's most comprehensive events calendar and cultural directory.
• Worked directly with individual institutions to improve audience outreach and retention.
• Writer for special events, stories, and other site-specific content.
• Copy and image editing, database entry.
• Social Media and outreach; maintaining several online interfaces to ensure CultureSource and IXITI's continued relevance and accessibility to the region.

• Office Manager, developing and implementing in-office operations and protocol.
• Advertising and communications coordination, Social Media manager.
• Maintenance of several web interfaces, ensuring connectivity and accessibility to local and national markets.
• Architectural photography, editing, and archiving.
• General administrative responsibilities, including: appointment scheduling, fielding digital and in-person inquiries, mail management, procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment, implementation and organization of in-office forms and file systems, special project research and development, other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
• Fostering relationships between clients, agents, and third party partners.