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JONATHAN FINER

Washington,DC

Summary

Innovative, versatile, and results-oriented professional with a wealth of experience in event and trade show planning, design, production, and execution. Over the past 18 years, I have overseen events ranging from 500 – 250,000 attendees and with working budgets ranging from 10K – 10M+, both domestically and internationally. Extensive A/V knowledge covering sound, video, lighting, stage systems, video walls, and consumer electronics. Specific to this role, my knowledge is vast having contracted over 100 trade shows of all types. I would be quick to learn Primer.ai best practices, as well as offer new ideas to create exciting events and retain their position as an industry leader.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Experiential Operations Director

Montage Marketing Group
07.2022 - Current
  • Department head overseeing an internal team of three and a field team of five to ten {pending time of year)
  • Oversee all production and logistical needs for our clients and the company alike
  • Primary responsibilities include team management, building and maintaining budgets, asset and inventory management, vendor management, DOT compliance, event support and Business Development brainstorms and pitches
  • Oversaw sourcing, negotiation, and execution of leasing a 9,000 sq ft warehouse, bringing inventory and fulfillment in-house
  • Oversaw bringing DOT compliance and management in-house
  • Utilizing a vast catalogue of known vendors, launched three custom vehicles and new assets to better serve client initiatives
  • Established and worked within company budgets exceeding 5M
  • Onsite production and A/V lead to 15+ events, inclusive of any pre-event site checks, permitting, walkthroughs, and rehearsals.

Events Manager

ATI Industrial Automation
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Marketing lead on all company events including trade shows, expos, external/ internal conferences, hospitality events, and virtual booths both domestically and internationally
  • Relied on my vast events background to overhaul the companies approach to live marketing
  • Start to finish execution of B2B and B2C events including company travel, freight shipping, union labor, and show services
  • On-site event management, coordinating schedules for up to 50 staff at once
  • Built relationships with industry partners and vendors alike to source new assets and robotic demos for marketing showcase
  • Established and worked within company budgets exceeding 1M
  • Assisted as needed on other Marketing Team campaigns including company videos, graphics, and robotic demos
  • Contracted and executed 25+ event over 15 months that were integral in returning the company to pre-Covid sales of 100M+.

Internal Producer

RedPeg Marketing
03.2012 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for end-to-end production of the following accounts: NBA, Chevrolet, Cadillac, MLB.com, GEICO
  • Assisted in creating events for first time experiential clients to guarantee the execution stayed relevant and on brand
  • Built and maintained budgets ranging from $10K – 5M+
  • Sourced vendors and assets for small and large-scale events ranging from 500 -250,000 attendees
  • Handled the acquisition and maintenance of event vehicles and DOT requirements
  • Provided on and offsite production support whenever needed
  • Facilitated brainstorms to maximize client key interests.

Field Director/ Production Manager & Emcee

RedPeg Marketing, GEICO
01.2011 - 04.2021
  • Events manager and Emcee for NASCAR, Gaming Conventions (PAX, SXSW, Comic-Con), Trade Shows/ Expos, LPGA/ PGA events, and various national events
  • Schedule and manage a staff of 5-30 brand ambassadors per event
  • Function as the main point of contact for the client, event staff, venue, labor, and deliverables
  • Ensures all staff and event assets are up to client and agency standards
  • Consistently utilize first-hand knowledge of numerous stage systems, lighting, and A/V.

Education

B.A. Fine/Studio Arts -

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2007

Skills

  • MAC/ PC Proficient
  • Public Speaking
  • Vendor Relations and Deliverables
  • Photoshop & Design CAD
  • Stage, A/V, Tech Savvy
  • Project & Team Management
  • International Experience
  • Detail Oriented
  • Troubleshooting and Support
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • On-Site Talent Management
  • Business Development

Certification

  • Event Management Certified
  • DOT Certified
  • Certified Forklift Operator

Accomplishments

  • Proven track record spanning 18 years of client growth both physically and digitally
  • Oversaw a national program on behalf of the National Guard and NBA that received 3 awards nominations and 1 win
  • Delegated speaker on behalf of the client at major events in excess of 100,000 attendees

References

Professional references are available on request.

Timeline

Experiential Operations Director

Montage Marketing Group
07.2022 - Current

Events Manager

ATI Industrial Automation
05.2021 - 09.2022

Internal Producer

RedPeg Marketing
03.2012 - 04.2021

Field Director/ Production Manager & Emcee

RedPeg Marketing, GEICO
01.2011 - 04.2021

B.A. Fine/Studio Arts -

University of California, Santa Cruz

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