James Sneyd
Bloomfield Hills
Summary
I am a graduate from The University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor's in History and a Minor in Media Studies. I am well-motivated, enthusiastic, and am enthusiastic in any role I take on. I pride myself on being a helpful and cooperative team player and I have had many jobs where I have worked effectively among teams. Since 2023, I have done more work in the event coordination and live music space, particularly in my roles with Z2 Entertainment and Blackbird Entertainment. I am looking for a position in a welcoming, engaging work environment in which I can continue to gain experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fundraiser
Greylock Campaigns
05.2026 - Current
- In this role I worked as a fundraiser for a grassroots political campaign in Denver. I was tasked with tabling at events as well as canvassing in local neighborhoods, and this role provided me with useful experience in both sales and community outreach.
- Developed and implemented targeted fundraising campaigns to increase donor engagement.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on best practices for donor communication strategies.
Box Office Attendant
Z2 Entertainment
09.2023 - Current
- In this position I work in the Box Office for multiple concert venues in Boulder, CO. My primary roles are selling tickets, keeping customers informed about upcoming shows, managing guest lists, and helping customers with ticketing issues on the night of shows. Through this role, I have gained experience in coordinating and building events, event management, and working with renters and promoters to ensure concerts can run smoothly.
- Collaborated with event staff to streamline ticketing processes for various events.
- Trained new attendants on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
Chapter Treasurer
Alpha Phi Delta: Delta Chi Chapter
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed financial records and budgets for chapter activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated fundraising initiatives, enhancing chapter revenue through strategic planning and execution.
- Collaborated with executive board to develop annual financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversaw allocation of funds for events, optimizing resource distribution across various chapter projects.
Concert Merchandise Associate
Blackbird Entertainment
05.2025 - 09.2025
- For this role, I worked in the event space selling merchandise at concerts in various venues in and around Detroit. This role gave me hands-on experience working at large-scale stadium and arena shows, and allowed me to get a better understanding of the inner workings of large events.
Warehouse/Delivery
Bloomfield Party Rentals
05.2023 - 08.2025
- In this role, my primary duty was delivering and setting up large tents as well as chairs, tables, and other rented items for large private events. This role gave me experience working with a wide variety of clients and tailoring events to their particular needs.
Cheese Associate
Nino Salvaggio Gourmet Market
10.2020 - 12.2022
- In this position I handled the packaging of cheese products, assisted customers, stocked the cheese department, and managed lower-level sales associates and temps in the department. Through this role, I gained experience in customer assistance. Through my management of temps and lower-level employees, I gained significant experience in managing a team and keeping a workplace productive.
Education
Bachelor's - History
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2026
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Guest services
- Sales
- Retail math
- Cash Handling
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Non-profit organization funding
- Collaborative leadership
- Event planning
- Nonprofit marketing
- Fundraising campaigns
- Financial reporting
Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Fundraiser
Greylock Campaigns
05.2026 - Current
Concert Merchandise Associate
Blackbird Entertainment
05.2025 - 09.2025
Chapter Treasurer
Alpha Phi Delta: Delta Chi Chapter
11.2023 - 11.2025
Box Office Attendant
Z2 Entertainment
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse/Delivery
Bloomfield Party Rentals
05.2023 - 08.2025
Cheese Associate
Nino Salvaggio Gourmet Market
10.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor's - History
University of Colorado At Boulder