Destrey Zarfos

• Facilitate specific wants and needs of bands, artists, talent and sports teams for assigned tours and events.
• Maintain production schedules to account for changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs.
• Schedule deliveries for all event related requests by specified time to begin production on time; handled assigned budgets and settlements up to 2,000,000 dollars.
• Lead production crews in creating welcoming, engaging and exciting spaces for fans and clients.

Notable Executed Events: The Eagles, Luke Bryan, Beyonce & Jay Z, Zac Brown Band, Jimmy Buffet, Def Leppard, Journey, Pink.

• Acted as main point of contact with all touring shows, concerts, corporate events and back of house needs for MN Timberwolves games and MN Lynx games.
• Forecasted, managed, and coordinated all production needs for events including budgets exceeding 100,000 dollars, stage and production labor, lighting, sound, video, dressing rooms, offices, etc.
• Used CAD technology, mapped show elements, arrangements and building configurations.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

Notable Executed Events: Tyler The Creator, Zach Bryan, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, NCAA Women's Final Four, Men's & Women's Big Ten Basketball Tournaments

• Set work schedule according to coverage needs and team skillset while working with both union and non-union staff.
• Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials and items.
• Assisted in all technical and practical production setup for concerts, sport events and corporate events; broke down all equipment at close of each production.
• Completed payroll and invoicing while serving as main point of contact for existing and potential clients.

Notable Executed Events: NCAA March Madness, Super Bowl LII, Fox Sports Boxing, Call of Duty League, Billie Eilish, Oprah Winfrey, Dua Lipa, Halsey, Zedd, Alice in Chains, Lizzo, Kanye West.

• Interviewed special guests and take callers' questions and song requests on air, using exemplary communication and client engagement skills.
• Researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news and sports.
• Host shows 5 days per week while reaching over 200,000 listeners, winning outstanding ratings and loyal sponsor base.

• Hired and cross-trained over 200 staff members for various event-specific functions and assess employee understanding of associated processes and procedures.
• Oversaw preparation and management of $100,000+ event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
• Handled important materials such as tour riders and disseminate information to appropriate parties.
• Responsible for leading all teams involved in event production, including stagehands, riggers and electricians; totaling 100-200 staff members depending on event.
• Created Post Event Reports, day sheets and schedules for all events.

Notable Executed Events: University of North Dakota football, Morgan Wallen, Foreigner, Luke Combs, Eric Church

• Led teams of stagehands and audio/lighting technicians in achieving flawless live event production safely and efficiently.
• Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet daily and event specific demand.
• Trained and mentored over 30 staff to maximize effectiveness.
• Managed day-of-show schedule for my own staff as well as talent visiting venue.

Notable Executed Events: Brandi Carlile, Buddy Guy, Motion City Soundtrack, Jill Scott.