Derek Nelsen
Rockaway Park,NY
Summary
Highly motivated versatile worker. Several years of experience working a wide variety of roles in the event production industry. Comfortable working both FOH and BOH positions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vibe Village Assistant
Elements Music & Arts Festival
Long Pond, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated in placement of all Vibe Village and Sound Camp placements (roughly 1/3 of all elements camping)
- Ensured late night sound camps adhered to local sound ordnances
- Corresponded with artist teams and artist relations for the purpose of artists playing late night sound camps
- Maintained a safe space environment for any and everyone within the limits of the Vibe Villages
Green Team Zone Manager
French Quarter Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
- Oversight of Spanish Plaza for the festival’s sustainability program.
- Coordinating between departments to ensure efficient and effective maintenance of the area.
- Managing volunteers throughout the event.
Waste Management Specialist
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
- In charge of waste management for all VIP and sponsorship areas
Stage Hand
Pangaea Productions 360°
, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Placed furniture, platforms, risers or any necessary items required for a show and event.
- Rigged lights, curtains, scenery and other pieces for shows and events.
- Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
- Oceans Calling ‘24, Sea Hear Now ‘24, Bonnaroo ‘25
Artist Hospitality
Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival
Thornville, Ohio
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained and flipped artist green rooms
- Ensured artists received their riders
- Secret Dreams ‘24, Secret Dreams ‘25
Stage Liaison
Summer Camp Music Festival
Illinois, United States
05.2024 - Current
- Provided artists with on-site hospitality.
- Communicated with production crew and stage managers to ensure smooth transitions of artists and their acts.
- Assisted in set up and break down of artist green rooms.
- Advanced artist information such as arrival and departure, scheduling, artist riders, etc. for the festival.
Artist Lodging Lead
Texas Eclipse 2024
Texas, United States
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in assigning and placing artists and talent into their designated lodging.
Artist Check-In Lead
Envision Festival
, Costa Rica
02.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and assistance with on site lodging and credentials to artists upon check in.
Stage Liaison
Submersion Festival
Breezy Point
10.2023 - Current
- PM lead for all Woods Stage programming
- Submersion ‘23, Submersion ‘24, Submersion ‘25
Assistant Manager of Artist Relations
Summer Camp Music Festival
Illinois, United States
05.2023 - Current
Sales Specialist
Submersion Festival
10.2022 - Current
Artist Merchandise Manager
Avant Gardner
06.2022 - Current
Artist Transportation
Summer Camp Music Festival
Illinois, United States
05.2022 - Current
Company Owner
CULTIVAR LLC
New York, United States
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: New York
- Own, built, maintain, and operate a fashion resale company
- Mainly focusing on high end vintage clothing, street wear, sneakers, and art
- Sales outlets include ecommerce (social media, website, and third party selling platforms) as well as vending in person events
- New York
Waste Management Specialist
Palm Tree Music Festival
Southampton, New York
06.2025 - 06.2025
Waste Management Specialist
Elements Music & Arts Festival
Long Pond, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Experience hauling and sorting trash.
- Comfortable driving vehicles with trailers or stake bed trucks.
- Passionate about recycling and proper disposal of waste.
- Elements ‘23, Elements ‘24
Site Operations
Denver Oktoberfest
09.2023 - 10.2023
Stage Build
TECTONIC
Brooklyn, United States
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Brooklyn
- Full build out for the "Elements x DEG New Years Eve '23" event
- Brooklyn
Food Server
Kennedy's
Breezy Point, United States
10.2010 - 02.2018
Skills
- Stage rigging
- Lighting setup
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Event setup
- Waste sorting
- Vehicle operation
- Artist relations
Timeline
Vibe Village Assistant
Elements Music & Arts Festival
08.2025 - Current
Waste Management Specialist
Palm Tree Music Festival
06.2025 - 06.2025
Green Team Zone Manager
French Quarter Festival
04.2025 - Current
Waste Management Specialist
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
04.2025 - Current
Stage Hand
Pangaea Productions 360°
09.2024 - Current
Artist Hospitality
Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival
07.2024 - Current
Stage Liaison
Summer Camp Music Festival
05.2024 - Current
Artist Lodging Lead
Texas Eclipse 2024
04.2024 - Current
Artist Check-In Lead
Envision Festival
02.2024 - Current
Stage Liaison
Submersion Festival
10.2023 - Current
Site Operations
Denver Oktoberfest
09.2023 - 10.2023
Waste Management Specialist
Elements Music & Arts Festival
08.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager of Artist Relations
Summer Camp Music Festival
05.2023 - Current
Stage Build
TECTONIC
12.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Specialist
Submersion Festival
10.2022 - Current
Artist Merchandise Manager
Avant Gardner
06.2022 - Current
Artist Transportation
Summer Camp Music Festival
05.2022 - Current
Company Owner
CULTIVAR LLC
09.2020 - Current
Food Server
Kennedy's
10.2010 - 02.2018