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Charles Christenson

Seattle

Summary

I am a passionate and driven music industry professional with proven experience working across many facets of the industry. I have worked on the front lines of concerts, in the back offices managing budgets and data, to everything in between. I'm seeking my next opportunity and hope to bring my expertise and leadership to your team.


I am accomplished in working with business management to develop business, financial, and growth strategies as well as producing reporting and forecasting models to drive operating decisions. I pride myself in my ability to communicate effectively across all parts of an organization and I believe I would be a great asset to your team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

The Crocodile
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed and built a new in-house accounting department with monthly reporting, forecasting, KPI reports, and robust internal controls for a new 3 music venue and hotel enterprise.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and reported to management.
  • Consolidated data streams to provide analysis and forecasting based on historical and future ticket sales and POS sales data. Provided weekly forecasting and KPI reports to management to drive operating decisions.
  • Prepared annual budgets rolling up by business unit and revenue stream
  • Created and maintained new systems of data management from the TicketWeb ticketing platform, Quickbooks Desktop, and Toast POS.
  • Collaborated and trained between departments to optimize and streamline operations related to administrative, software, accounting, and data reporting channels.

Accounting Manager

The Crocodile
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Developed and implemented a new accounting department for a new 3 music venue and hotel enterprise including robust internal controls, accurate and efficient financial statements, and successful collaboration interdepartmentally to ensure efficient operations.
  • Prepared monthly 3 statement financials and presented to management
  • Managed staff accountant (1 FTE) and external consultants for audit and tax preparation
  • Maintained Income Statements for 4 discrete business units to present performance accurately across revenue streams

Project Manager

The Crocodile
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Planned, coordinated, and completed the remodel and construction of the new 1st Avenue Crocodile complex
  • Hired, supervised, and coordinated staff to execute relocation and remodel projects including stage construction, lighting and PA install, bar and F&B fixture install, and finishings
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure project completion and accuracy
  • Collaborated with management to maintain timelines, project expectations, and communicate progress

Project Manager

Connors & Co.
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed event logistics and operations from initial planning to final closeout
  • First in Last Out on event sites
  • Hired and coordinated with vendors to provide event services including staging, lighting, power, F&B, etc
  • Primarily focused on music related events such as festivals and outdoor concerts but also conducted corporate events, conventions, conferences, and food festivals
  • Managed on-site staff both as employees and contractors to provide box office, cashier, security, runners, hospitality, etc services
  • Produced and maintained budgets within client expectations to support successful event outcomes

Production Manager

Bellingham Arts & Music Festival (BAMF!)
01.2017 - 09.2022
  • Managed and produced an independent music festival highlighting local talent in the greater Bellingham region
  • Coordinated 5 stages of performances including technical, logistics, and infrastructure
  • Hire and oversee event staff for all on-site positions
  • Create and maintain festival budget, monitoring revenues and expenses. Handle all payments and recordkeeping.
  • Secured the SVOG (Save Our Venues Grant) during the pandemic to cover 2020 losses and produce a future festival.

Event Services Freelance

Various
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Conducted event services in roles such as box office, on-site troubleshooter, site crew lead, VIP coordinator, carpenter, boneyard manager, etc at many local and regional events


Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Toxicology

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06-2017

Skills

  • A passion and commitment to uplifting and participating in the music community
  • Develop and maintain excellent business processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy across departments
  • Create functional systems and transform chaos into organization
  • Financial modeling, reporting, and forecasting using complex data sets from a variety of sources
  • Maintain databases of event financial performance, ticket and F&B sales using a variety of tools (such as Power Query) to drive operating decisions
  • Strong project management skills to meet deadlines and identify appropriate workflows and processes
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across departments and all levels of a company
  • I am adaptable and can handle any project or challenge sent my way I pride myself in my ability to learn and improve constantly and I will bring that expertise to your workplace

Timeline

Controller

The Crocodile
10.2023 - Current

Accounting Manager

The Crocodile
07.2021 - 10.2023

Project Manager

The Crocodile
11.2020 - 07.2021

Project Manager

Connors & Co.
06.2019 - 04.2020

Production Manager

Bellingham Arts & Music Festival (BAMF!)
01.2017 - 09.2022

Event Services Freelance

Various
01.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science - Toxicology

Western Washington University

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