Austin Cook
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic event operations professional with a proven track record at Live! Hospitality & Entertainment. Expert in Event management and Operations management, successfully Executing all Production & Programming for each touring party as requested. Adept at problem resolution and fostering strong relationships, ensuring seamless execution of high-profile events while maintaining Company standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production | Venue Executive - Flordia
Live! Hospitality & Entertainement
11.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote events and drive attendance.
- Coordinated all needs for Production & Hospitality as requested by Touring parties.
- Developed and maintained budgets for multiple events, ensuring financial goals were met or exceeded.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Oversee all venues Audio, Visual, & Rigging ensuring Safety of Patrons & Artist by implementing OSHA Standards.
- Tracking of Ticket sales compared to our projections and sending weekly reports.
Event Operations Manager
Event Solutions Group
07.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to promote events effectively, driving increased ticket sales and attendance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of event strategies.
- Reduced operational costs by negotiating contracts with vendors and securing favorable pricing.
- Supervised a team of event staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure high levels of performance and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined vendor management process by establishing clear communication channels between suppliers and organizers-this ensured timely delivery of required services.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders including clients, vendors, venues, and local authorities.
Hospitality Associate
AEG Presents
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Managed communication between Purchaser (us) and artists, ensuring clear expectations were set and met on both sides.
- Setting & Dressing Green Rooms for each day of operation.
- Scheduling site transportation getting artist to and from various stages.
Education
Criminal Justice Program
Chesapeake High School
Essex, MD06-2013
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Executive support
- Problem resolution
- Workflow planning
- Project management
- Lighting Design
- Stage management
- Very Attentive
Timeline
Hospitality Associate
AEG Presents
04.2016 - 09.2021
Production | Venue Executive - Flordia
Live! Hospitality & Entertainement
11.2015 - Current
Event Operations Manager
Event Solutions Group
07.2014 - Current
Criminal Justice Program
Chesapeake High School
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