Jeff Pluth

Dynamic operational leader with a proven track record of implementing systems, cultivating culture, and optimizing processes to drive substantial business value. Recognized as a visionary who identifies untapped potential in individuals and organizations, fostering an environment that inspires teams to achieve their highest potential. A dedicated change agent, energized by the opportunity to strategically define pathways for growth and innovation. Committed to leveraging expertise to elevate organizational performance and create a lasting impact.

• Managed team of 6 direct reports (Included: technical, FOH, logistics, site and facility. human resources and IT) who were carefully chosen as key hires for the build and launch of a new production.
• Achieved $225K in payroll savings to meet aggressive cost reduction mandate. This was delivered by evaluating every function and position. Creatively looked at everything from employee hire and start dates to engage temporary local talent via third-party vendor.
• One of few who worked in both permanent venues, and temporary, transportable infrastructures where agility for unpredictable events was essential (floods, ice, tornados, pest infestation, excessive heat) Adept with facility operations both new, and revitalized ones.

A few career highlights I'm particularly proud of include;

• Succession planning, mentoring and developmental coaching of employees for higher organizational placement.
• Expertise gained from exposure and successes in both permanent venues, and touring facilities.
• The different cultures present in new, untested productions or inheriting well-established projects, and the opportunity to deconstruct and reframe a young company-setting it on a stable foundation for sustainable profit and operations.

• Former Board Member (2-year term), The Point Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
• Served on the Student Selection Committee for national LGBTQ scholarship fund. Assisted in reviewing applications from 2,000 students competing for 25 scholarship awards.

ATPAM - Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers, Certified.

Certified Job Search Strategist (CJSS). 2010

• Pushing organizations to succeed... “First off you should know that any project you involve yourself in with Jeff will be better off for him being a part of it. He is dedicated to the quality and success of everything he touches.”
• Developing people and cultivating talent... “He encourages those around him to constantly improve. Highly aware of succession planning and mentoring - Jeff creates loyal employees and can get the best out of staff.”
• Steering companies through change... “In our business, pressure is the name of the game and Jeff has always shown to be ahead of the curve, he can anticipate what the next move should be and quickly moves in that direction.”