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Work History
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Community Leadership
Media Appearances
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Bradley Earl Crews

* Relocating Back To Salt Lake City * Current City: Owego,NY

Summary

Leader in event production, marketing, and community engagement with experience spanning Broadway, downtown festivals, and public programming. Brings strength in budget control, sponsorships, media relations, staff management, and cross-sector collaboration to deliver well-run events and stronger audience reach.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

President; Director of Marketing and Promotions; Owego First Friday Chair

Historic Owego Marketplace Merchants Association
Owego, NY
01.2016 - 01.2021

Planned, produced, and promoted Owego First Friday and oversaw major downtown Owego events, managing logistics, execution, and post-event review for over 12 events annually.

  • Led the Owego Strawberry Festival, which drew 20,000+ attendees over two days
  • Grew membership 40% over three years through recruitment and partnership building with local businesses, artists, makers, and community organizations
  • Managed $120K annual budget, securing $40k in grants and fundraising through sponsorships and community partnerships.
  • Directed regional and local advertising for downtown business district across print, broadcast, digital, and social channels, increasing reach and engagement.
  • Earned regular media coverage with outlets including WBNG, WSKG, FOX 40, WENY, and the Owego Pennysaver, raising visibility for downtown Owego
  • Collaborated with county tourism and local government to develop programs that boosted downtown visitation.

General Manager

Owego Originals
Owego, NY
01.2014 - Current
  • Held budgeting and revenue responsibility for $2.5M annually and delivered 25% revenue growth over five years
  • Led a team of 35, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation
  • Managed weekly cost control, ordering, waste control on $50K inventory, optimizing resource use
  • Ensured compliance with New York State health and liquor regulations, minimizing risk and enhancing operational integrity
  • Developed brand and customer relationships within local business and tourism community, fostering partnerships and hosting events to increase visibility

Global Composition and Outsourcing Manager (2007); Composition Manager, United Kingdom (2005); XML Coder, Financial Print Specialist (2004)

Capital Systems
New York, London, Mumbai
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw a $60M business unit and managed operations across offices in three countries
  • Launched the company's first offshore unit, cutting costs by $2M
  • Led a staff restructuring that reduced annual labor costs by $3M
  • Redesigned workflows, SOPs, and reporting for 100+ employees across multiple countries, establishing baseline metrics for measuring operational changes
  • Contributed to new business strategy that increased UK revenue by $6M, resulting in promotion
  • Redesigned global processes, increasing productivity by 30% and securing $2.5M in annual client revenue

Stage Manager / Production Manager

Stage Manager / Production Manager
New York City, NY
01.2001 - 01.2004

and January 2008- January 2014

  • Coordinated 30+ team members and multiple departments to produce stage and televised events and concerts on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at Lincoln Center
  • Managed schedules, technical requirements, performers, and vendors for live productions, ensuring seamless execution of events.
  • Selected productions include: The Best Is Yet To Come (with Lillias White, David Zippel, Howard McGillin, Sally Mayes, and Rachel York), Daddy Long Legs (directed by John Caird), Here Lies Jenny (with Bebe Neuwirth, choreography by Ann Reinking), HAIR: Actors Fund Broadway Concert, and Central Park Conservation Society Halloween Bash. Full event/theatrical resume available on request.

Education

Production Stage Management Apprentice Program -

The Juilliard School
New York City
01-2002

Musical Theatre and Communications Emphasis

Weber State University
01-2001

Skills

  • Event management
  • Production logistics
  • Partnerships and Marketing
  • Fundraising partnerships
  • Grant writing
  • Revenue budgeting
  • Marketing and branding
  • Public programming
  • Community engagement
  • Performance reporting
  • Public-sector collaboration
  • Business and Leadership
  • Staff training
  • Contract management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook); Adobe Creative Suite (eg, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); social media platforms and scheduling tools
  • Events and Programs

Personal Information

  • Title: Event and Program Manager | Downtown Activation | Partnerships and Revenue | Hospitality Manager | Business Leader
  • Availability: Relocating to Utah Fall/Winter 2026; available for remote or in-person interviews

Community Leadership

  • Tioga County Tourism Strategic Planning Committee, Helped develop the counties five-year strategic tourism plan
  • Tioga County Local Planning Committee, Evaluated project proposals for Owegos $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, leveraging projects to $26M in downtown investment
  • Tioga County Economic Recovery Committee, Represented small businesses in the counties pandemic response

Media Appearances

Around The Tiers, WBNG, WSKG, FOX 40, I-80 Travel Guide, WENY, Finger Lakes Wine Country, WNB, WEBO, North Branch Arts Trail, Owego Pennysaver, Morning Times

Timeline

President; Director of Marketing and Promotions; Owego First Friday Chair

Historic Owego Marketplace Merchants Association
01.2016 - 01.2021

General Manager

Owego Originals
01.2014 - Current

Global Composition and Outsourcing Manager (2007); Composition Manager, United Kingdom (2005); XML Coder, Financial Print Specialist (2004)

Capital Systems
01.2004 - 01.2008

Stage Manager / Production Manager

Stage Manager / Production Manager
01.2001 - 01.2004

Production Stage Management Apprentice Program -

The Juilliard School

Musical Theatre and Communications Emphasis

Weber State University
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