Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE'S
Timeline
Joelyn Cada

Joelyn Cada

Wilmington,NC

Summary

•Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

•Problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

•Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

•Strong in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

•Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

•Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

•Ready to help team achieve company goals.

•Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Work History

Sole Proprietor

Fancy Pants Events
01 2014 - Current
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable terms for equipment purchases and service agreements.
  • Wrote Sales Contracts and liasoned as a Point of Contact between Clients, venders and various Sub-contractors.
  • Location Scout.
  • Create Design Boards using MS Power Point, Purchase sample Items, Process work orders.
  • Purchase Orders, Receipt filing, Micro Purchases
  • General contract management.
  • Oversaw obtaining licenses and permits for various venue locations and day of events.
  • Labor Recruitment, Social Media Mediator, Project Manager, Estimator.
  • Verify credentials for rights to work and staff ID's.
  • Make stage/set design plots, task lists, packing lists, assigned and dictate crew responsibilities, and create Technical Riders.
  • Prepare day of events agenda.
  • Cross coordinated with clients, venders, and production leads to ensure the timely realization of the event.
  • Coordinate Event Venders and Event Staff on day of event.

Day Of Event Duties:

  • Confirm Crew and ETA's
  • Pick up and pack listed gear
  • Transport gear, meet crew, assign tasks at location
  • Load gear into venues and set
  • Meet with Production Team and Venders, assign tasks and direct crews, Build allelements of Lighting, A/V, Staging, Set, Pipe & Drape, and all other aspects of designas needed
  • Over see event ensuring clients vision is met above and beyond expectations
  • Receive and distribute final payment of services
  • End of night break down of set, Load out
  • Transport gear returns to warehouses.

Operations Technician

Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Eagle Bank Arena/George Mason University
02 2001 - 08 2023

Title: House Operations Technician.

Contact: HR Director Donna Whitacre

(703)993-3000

Beginning Wage: $11/hr

Ending Wage: $28/hr

  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Integrated new technologies to better meet project needs.
  • Increased overall productivity with effective communication between team members and various departments.
  • Served as a trusted resource for technical guidance, offering valuable input during critical decision-making processes and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Optimized operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation, within tight deadlines.

Operations Technician (General Stagehand)

  • I assist in the installation of elements in the various theatrical craft areas in a timely manner for the actualization of events at premier sporting and entertainment venues
  • Using working knowledge of basic lighting, audio, scenery, and multi-media, I assist a full crew, and organize the schedule for multiple tasks
  • This often requires working long hours36 at a time, several times a season.

Photographer/Event Coordinator.

Lifetouch Photography Shutterfly
06 2024 - Current
  • Assisted Location Director with various tasks including gear running and equipment pack lists.
  • Time management.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
  • Increased overall productivity by effectively managing schedules appointments, location scouting, equipment maintenance, image processing, archiving photoshoots.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.

Education

Graduate -

Fauquier Co. High School, Warrenton, VA
1996

Skills

Ability to travel, willing to relocate

  • 30 years Experience in Concert, Cooperate, Private, and Special Events
  • I interact positively and in a professional manner with a culturally diverse workforce of artists by utilizing strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
  • Strong Leadership qualities with professional appearance
  • Refined planning and direction skills
  • Collaborative personality Plays well with others
  • Pro-active at planning and communicating effectively between staff, venders, production, and clients
  • Speaks clearly with powerful dictation
  • Exceptional Customer Service skills
  • Strong work ethic, with a can do attitude, and will do personality
  • Excellent stress management and problem solving skills handling every situation with great care and discretion
  • Creative and Intuitive I adapt well to diverse and changing work environments
  • Attentive to quality control
  • Working knowledge of Landmark/ Historic Facilities with high standards
  • Maintains safe work environments and encourages organizational habits
  • Hyper vigilant of all details
  • Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, 360, and Outlook
  • Ability to physically lift 50lbs, and working knowledge of technical equipment and
  • Safety standards
  • Forklift and Scissor Lift Certified, Clean driving record
  • Clean criminal record w/ability to obtain proper government clearances
  • Self motivated, independent worker, with own tools
  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work over night, weekends, and Holidays

Additional Information



KEY LOCATIONS OF EXPERIANCE IN EVENT PRODUCTION AND COORDINATION:



Washington DC


The Mellon Hotel, The Hay-Adams, The Meridian Hotel, The Gaylord, MGM Grand, The Historic DC Waldorf Astoria, The Meridian House, The Cosmo Club, The Decatour House, The Museum of Architecture, The Womans in Arts Museum, The National Portrait Gallery, The Spy Museum, Nat Geo, The Newseum, The National Cathedral, The Carnegie Library, The Reagan Building, Union Market Station, The Longveiw Art Gallery, and The Corcoran Art Gallery


-Plus various other Winery, Brewery, Golf Clubs, and Farm Weddings in the Virginia and Maryland Countrysides.


VIRGINIA CONCERT VENUES:


Eagle Bank Arena & Jiffy Lube Live.


COLORADO CONCERT VENUES:


World Bank Arena and Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center.


PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE'S

Joe Yates:


Project Coordinator @ Veridis Events.


(443)469-0331



Marc Cratchett:


Production Manager @ Veridis Events.


(443)994-1069



Anna Epstein:


Owner @ Yours Truly Events.


(571)331-9272



Cristian Asuncion:


Production Cordinator @ World Tours.


(719)217-6772





Timeline

Sole Proprietor - Fancy Pants Events
01 2014 - Current
Operations Technician - Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Eagle Bank Arena/George Mason University
02 2001 - 08 2023
Operations Technician (General Stagehand) -
Photographer/Event Coordinator. - Lifetouch Photography Shutterfly
06 2024 - Current
Fauquier Co. High School - Graduate,
Joelyn Cada