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DaRon Cooper

Entertainment Specialist
Kansas City,MO

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Education

High School Diploma -

Westport High School
Kansas City
05.2008 - 05.2008

Work History

Entertainment Specialist

Sensei Brands
01.2022 - Current

Event Planning and Management

  • Organized and managed events, from small gatherings of 100 people to large-scale productions of 7,000 people.
  • Knowledge of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, and budgeting.
  • Organized rehearsals and coordinated schedules among performers, ensuring timely preparations leading up to showtime.

Talent Management

  • Assisted in talent scouting, providing continuous pipeline of fresh new acts for events and productions.
  • Experience in negotiating contracts, managing schedules, and handling public relations.

Marketing and Promotion

  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling promotional materials for upcoming shows and events.
  • Utilized social media platforms effectively to build hype for upcoming events, generating buzz within target demographics.
  • Maintained detailed records of event metrics such as attendance numbers and revenue generated in order to evaluate success against goals set by management teams or clients.
  • Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.

Production Management

  • Proficiency in overseeing production process for various media, including film, television, and live performances.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility

Media Manager

Boxout Stress LLC.
07.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with team of 6 people within organization to ensure accurate representation of products/services in all marketing materials.
  • Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
  • Analyzed event performance data to identify areas for improvement in future marketing efforts.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
  • Implemented innovative targeting techniques to reach niche markets and increase overall audience engagement

Owner/Production Operator

Cooper Entertainment Group
12.2016 - Current
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Trained and developed team members to build effective teams.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Facility Attendant

Kansas City Convention Center
08.2020 - 11.2023

Customer Service

  • Efficiently managing time to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Assisted facility users in navigating the space, providing clear directions to desired locations within the premises.
  • Effectively delegated tasks to team members to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
  • Motivated and Inspired the team to perform their best and deliver a successful event.
  • Setup and breakdown events for clients.
  • Worked

Communication Skills

  • Strong ability to interact with clients, vendors, and team members effectively.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with clients to understand and fulfill their event needs.
  • Quick and effectively resolved any issues or conflicts that arise during event planning or execution.
  • Ensured a high level of satisfaction for event attendees through attentive service and hospitality.

Gila River Gaming Enterprise
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patrons
  • Monitored unsafe behaviors with intoxicated guests
  • Escorted & transported funds from casino vault to gaming floor
  • Minor troubleshoot issues with slot machines.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Assessed weekly work load and delegated tasks according to staff members skill sets. Managed payroll, time clock, & scheduling. Interviewed and hired new team members. Trained new/current team members. Held weekly meetings with team members to discuss expectations & new products.

Software

Adobe Creative Suites

Mac OS

Google Suites

Microsoft Offices

Timeline

Entertainment Specialist

Sensei Brands
01.2022 - Current

Facility Attendant

Kansas City Convention Center
08.2020 - 11.2023

Media Manager

Boxout Stress LLC.
07.2020 - Current

Owner/Production Operator

Cooper Entertainment Group
12.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Westport High School
05.2008 - 05.2008

Gila River Gaming Enterprise
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