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KAT DAY

KAT DAY

Project Manager
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Expert manager and designer of live events. Creative visionary with a high level of organization for casting, brand integrity, production and budgets.


Goal-oriented Team Manager dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Offering [Number] years of extensive leadership experience in [Industry]. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with excellent time management and leadership abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Equipment Team Manager Specialist

UFC
Las Vegas, NV
07.2020 - Current
  • Produced brand standard outfitting for 42 live events each year
  • Assisted with on camera talent, photo shoots, catalog and retail launches
  • Created department budgets, production standards and timelines
  • Traveled internationally and domestically to execute events and activations onsite.

Director of Production

Tao Group
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw production at 8 different Las Vegas properties, 3 national festivals and assisted with global property openings
  • Managed & participated in load-ins, installation, and execution of marketing & sponsorship events
  • Directly managed, a team of 26 employees and 7 different sub-contractor teams for day-to-day and special appearances
  • Bridged needs from Marketing, Sponsorship and Operations
  • Maintained budgets under tight deadlines
  • Designed and managed 100s of fully immersive in-venue events.

Operations & Talent Director

Champagne Creative Group
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Executed, staffed and produced 100s of high end corporate events across the country
  • Created inter-department information systems that increased sales closing by 30%
  • Provided 24/7 support to clients, vendors and staff.

Line Captain & Performer

Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Managed a department of 21 performers, 12 events a week
  • On-Camera spokesperson and performer for live and taped award shows, television, film and marketing events.

Production Manager & Performer

the Ball Productions
St. Louis, MO
03.2006 - 01.2012
  • Staffed and directed hundreds of live events
  • Developed client database
  • Designed and executed corporate, private and fundraising events.

Line Captain & Performer

Harrahs Casino
St. Louis, MO
01.2005 - 03.2010
  • As Manager of 18 performers
  • Reported directly with executive casino staff, production management and marketing department to produce new, relevant shows and content every 30-90 days.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Management

Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
09.1995 - 06.1998

Advanced Course & Leadership Program - undefined

The Landmark Forum

Certified Associate in Program Management - undefined

Management Institute

Skills

Energetic, engaging, positive and an excellent communicatorundefined

Accomplishments

  • Reconfigured a global production timeline to 100% accuracy and deadline completion
  • Designed, budgeted, delivered and executed over 100 special events annually Established and maintained a brand standard for the Production Department
  • Created 5 large organizational systems for Production, Operations and Marketing.

Timeline

Equipment Team Manager Specialist - UFC
07.2020 - Current
Director of Production - Tao Group
08.2016 - 03.2020
Operations & Talent Director - Champagne Creative Group
09.2014 - 08.2016
Line Captain & Performer - Caesars Entertainment
01.2012 - 11.2014
Production Manager & Performer - the Ball Productions
03.2006 - 01.2012
Line Captain & Performer - Harrahs Casino
01.2005 - 03.2010
Butler University - Bachelor of Arts, Theater Management
09.1995 - 06.1998
The Landmark Forum - Advanced Course & Leadership Program,
Management Institute - Certified Associate in Program Management,

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