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Gordon McGregor

Laguna Beach,CA

Summary

Exceptional leadership, business acumen, and artistic vision leveraged to deliver innovative live and virtual events, powerful content, and a blueprint for inspired living. Accomplished multidimensional executive with an extraordinary skill set to inspire and engage with a diverse clientele to assist them in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential. Offers masterful communication, networking strength, strong business partnerships, and contract negotiation and management. Producing and delivering detail-oriented content with proven success, designing impactful events, leading high performing teams, creative and effective problem-solving techniques, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Highly motivated Content Creator with proven track record developing engaging content. Works well independently as well as collaboratively. Adept at managing multiple projects while producing successful outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Producer / Live Events, Digital + Livestream Content

McGregor Media
01.2015 - Current
  • Serve in an executive capacity overseeing content development to production and delivery to audiences
  • Control multiple business functions and construct strategies that shape the daily operations and structure of the organization, leveraging robust people skills, business acumen, and work ethic
  • Translate strategies into actionable plans and serve as a committed leader, overseeing high performance teams.
  • Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
  • Expanded company''s portfolio of work by diversifying into different genres, formats, and platforms of content production.

Lead Livestream Meditation & Mindfulness Content Producer

RoundGlass Living
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Partnered with writers and producers to create one-of-a-kind meditation courses and classes
  • Leveraged storytelling ability to build-out concepts that brought to life a new vision
  • Led engagement efforts, aligning consistency and relevance of content to ensure strong messaging
  • Conducted research and investigative deep dives into prospective projects; provided feedback on creative content and pitch material developed by peers.
  • Trained junior team members on best practices in content production techniques and optimization strategies.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams, contributing innovative ideas for new projects or campaigns.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry influencers for potential collaborations or guest contributions to company publications.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in the content creation cycle while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop targeted content strategies, increasing brand awareness and reach.
  • Edited and proofread all written materials, maintaining high standards of grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.

Event Development Manager

Chopra Center for Wellbeing
10.2010 - 12.2014
  • Conceptualized, managed, and executed event strategies and action plans that aligned with the culture, and organizational objectives
  • Built and maintained solid business relationships with vendors and sponsor and successfully negotiated and managed event contracts
  • Recruited, hired, and trained event management staff, promoting exceptional customer service and effective communication to create successful events.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.

Senior Business Coach / Trainer

Jump Start YOUR Life
  • Provided coaching to corporate, small business owners, and senior management on
    staffing restructuring, goal setting, professional development, marketing, and branding
  • Led seminars throughout North America, including: Public Speaking with Ease and
    Confidence, Coaching and Team Building for Supervisors, Dealing with Difficult
    People, Time Management, Assertive Communication, Creative Leadership, Being the
    Ultimate Supervisors, and Event Planning Made Easy
  • Non-Profit Board Consultant: provided guidance on effective management models of
    operation and structure, strategic planning, fundraising, and development
  • Event Makeover Consultant: developed and redesigned events for corporations and
    non-profits, including fundraising for national and regional conferences

Director of Development & Community Outreach

Nantucket AIDS Network
  • Developed programs for youth education and empowerment: Project Discovery and
    Peer to Peer Leadership
  • Led community outreach through health surveys, youth-based groups, community
    wide partnerships, and youth initiatives. Programs: Wellness Task Force, Peers
  • Promoting Action and Awareness, Gay/Straight Alliance
    Created and managed fundraising and marketing campaigns, events, and website

Personal Assistant

Tandu Productions
  • Responsible for onsite coordination and daily schedules: Sex and the City (first 5
    seasons), Dudley Do-Right, The First Wives Club, Extreme Measures, Life Without
    Dick, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
  • Assisted on special projects involving network studios, endorsement agencies, and
    UNICEF
  • Served as Property Manager of primary and vacation homes and supervisor for
    household staff. Oversaw renovations and new property builds. Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
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Associate Producer

PBS - WNET Broadway '97; Launching the Tony's

Assistant to Executive Producer

Fox TV, 13 Bourbon Street, Linda Gottlieb, Exec. Producer

Director of Operations & Company Manager

La Jolla Playhouse

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design & Technology -

SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY
05.1989

Skills

  • Partnership Management
  • Digital / Live Programming
  • Content Creation
  • Full Cycle Talent Acquisition
  • Budget Administration
  • Marketing Management
  • Program Development / Launch
  • Livestream Producing
  • Coaching & Team Building Seminars
  • Meditation / Yoga / Breathwork
  • Public Speaking / Coaching
  • Talent Management
  • Event Management
  • Public Relations
  • Fundraising Efforts
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Operations Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Organizational Development
  • Clear Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Leadership Development
  • Coaching and Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training Program Development
  • Online training experience
  • Training Program Design
  • Team Exercises
  • Live Event Production
  • Scheduling and Timelines
  • Transportation Management
  • Creative Direction

Certification

  • Ordained Interfaith Minister
  • Certified Business & Empowerment Coach - iPEC Coaching
  • Certified Trainer - Fred Pryor / Career Track
  • Primordial Meditation Instructor, Chopra Center University

Accomplishments

  • Created Mindful Living with Dr. Andrew Weil for OneSpaWorld, a global wellness program at sea; developed and produced digital and live seminars and training in yoga, meditation, and wellness for Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Developed Women in Wellness - Global Ambassadors for Celebrity Cruises Launched and produced digital and live programming in fitness, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and indoor cycling.
  • Produced "The Global Meditation for Peace" which engaged audiences in over 90 countries, engaging 60K+ participants: breaking a Guinness Book of World Records for the most people meditating at the same time.
  • Executive Produced "The Chopra Center's Evening with Deepak Chopra & Eckhart Tolle" at The Shrine Auditorium with live audience of 5,000+; worked with Deepak Chopra, Sarah Jessica Parker, Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, Andrew Weil, Elizabeth Gilbert, Esther Hicks, Don Miguel Ruiz, Mike Dooley, Shawn Achor, Dean Ornish, Byron Katie, Caroline Myss, Martha Beck, Gabrielle Bernstein, Kris Carr, James Van Praagh, Lynne Twist, Panache Desai, Ismael Cala, Michael Beckwith and Jean Houston.

Timeline

Lead Livestream Meditation & Mindfulness Content Producer

RoundGlass Living
06.2021 - 08.2022

Executive Producer / Live Events, Digital + Livestream Content

McGregor Media
01.2015 - Current

Event Development Manager

Chopra Center for Wellbeing
10.2010 - 12.2014

Senior Business Coach / Trainer

Jump Start YOUR Life

Director of Development & Community Outreach

Nantucket AIDS Network

Personal Assistant

Tandu Productions

Associate Producer

PBS - WNET Broadway '97; Launching the Tony's

Assistant to Executive Producer

Fox TV, 13 Bourbon Street, Linda Gottlieb, Exec. Producer

Director of Operations & Company Manager

La Jolla Playhouse

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design & Technology -

SUNY Purchase

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