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Gavin Gaughan

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic and results driven professional with a diverse background in live event management, entertainment direction, and luxury sales. Proven track record as an Assistant Manager, coordinating high profile events featuring top tier talent and managing teams in high pressure, fast paced environments. As an Entertainment Director, successfully curated immersive experiences that elevated guest engagement and reinforced brand identity. Previous experience in high end fragrance sales honed skills in customer service, product storytelling, and building lasting client relationships. Recognized for a strong blend of creative vision, operational efficiency, and audience insight, with a passion for delivering memorable experiences that drive loyalty and business success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

House Hats LLC.
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Planned and executed large scale concerts across multiple venues, managing operations for crowds of 4,000+ attendees.
  • Coordinated logistics with production teams, talent managers, vendors, venue staff, and security to ensure smooth event delivery.
  • Supervised event staff, stage crews, and volunteers. Trained teams on timelines, roles, and safety protocols.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for top level DJs and their management teams, overseeing hospitality and rider fulfillment.
  • Collaborated with the promotions team to drive ticket sales and event visibility through strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Ensured crowd safety and emergency protocols in coordination with security and crowd control teams.
  • Conducted post event debriefs, gathered feedback, and contributed to performance reporting and process improvement.

Entertainment Director

Wolf Hospitality
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Curated and managed entertainment programs to create a vibrant, guest focused atmosphere.
  • Booked and coordinated with DJs and live performers to deliver high quality, on brand experiences.
  • Adapted entertainment flow in real time to maintain crowd energy and engagement.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align entertainment with promotions and special events.
  • Oversaw entertainment budgets and contracts to ensure cost effective, high impact programming.
  • Curated and managed entertainment programs to create a vibrant, guest-focused atmosphere.
  • Booked and coordinated with DJs and live performers to deliver high quality, on brand experiences.
  • Adapted entertainment flow in real time to maintain crowd energy and engagement.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align entertainment with promotions and special events.
  • Oversaw entertainment budgets and contracts to ensure cost effective, high impact programming.

Sales Associate

Christian Dior
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided personalized fragrance consultations, delivering a premium client experience.
  • Achieved sales goals through expert product knowledge and upselling techniques.
  • Built strong client relationships with tailored recommendations and follow ups.
  • Maintained high visual merchandising standards to reflect brand prestige.
  • Supported promotional events and VIP activations in store.

Education

Marketing

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Music Production

Icon Collective
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Sales, Brand Development, Strategic Communications, Creative Problem Solving
  • Customer service, Financial management, Operations management, Strategic planning
  • Decision-making, Budgeting and finance, Customer relations, Sales growth
  • Business development, Business administration, Customer relationship management (CRM), Project management

Timeline

Assistant Manager

House Hats LLC.
01.2023 - 05.2025

Entertainment Director

Wolf Hospitality
03.2022 - 05.2025

Sales Associate

Christian Dior
06.2021 - 12.2021

Marketing

Florida State University

Music Production

Icon Collective

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