General Manager
The Venice West
Venice, California
2022 - Current
- Direct all venue operations for a premier independent music venue, producing up to 10 concerts and events weekly while overseeing financial performance, guest experience, and organizational objectives.
- Lead booking, marketing, production, hospitality, food & beverage, box office, and guest services teams to ensure seamless event execution and exceptional artist and audience experiences.
- Manage artist advancing, hospitality, credentials, scheduling, settlements, and backstage operations for local, national, and international touring acts.
- Serve as the primary liaison between artists, managers, agents, promoters, touring personnel, and venue ownership, ensuring alignment across all event stakeholders.
- Oversee budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, contract administration, vendor partnerships, and HR functions while maintaining operational efficiency and financial accountability.
- Recruit, develop, and lead venue staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on service excellence.
- Direct venue safety, ADA compliance, accessibility initiatives, facility operations, and risk management to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.