Kate Curtis
Summary
Multi-talented Event Staff versed in pre-event, event and post-event support. Personable, upbeat and focused on making events successful with efficient and organized support. Ready to apply learned experience and diverse skills to new role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
Goldenvoice
Pomona, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless load out
Performer Attendant
Insomniac Events
San Bernardino, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety of performers and their props
- Maintained and kept performers on a tight schedule for performances
Merchandise Seller
Independent
Pomona, CA And San Diego, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Created visually stunning merchandise displays at musical/comedy shows
- Ensured accurate EOS counts were reported to venue and merchandise managers
- Sold merch to customers in a timely, friendly manner
Production Runner
Goldenvoice
Pomona, CA
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources
- Procured items from hospitality riders pre-and-post show
- Utilized Excel to create EOS hospitality budgets
Bartender
Best Beverage Catering LLC
Indio, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during music festivals
- Performed opening and closing duties and EOS inventory reports
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
Ticketing Specialist
BeachLife Ranch Festival
Redondo Beach, CA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Used AirTable and FGT ticketing software to issue, reissue or confirm guest ticket reservations
- Distributed sponsor comped tickets and the best ticket packages to guests
- Troubleshot any ticketing issues
Artist Transportation
Activated Events
Long Beach, CA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided timely and safe transportation of high profile clients to Coastal Country Jam festival
- Assisted the artist hospitality team with artist needs and riders
- Drove 15 passenger van
- Maintained clear communication with superiors while on runs
VIP Check-In
Activated Events
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured guests had a seamless entry into Boots in the Park, a country music event
- Responded to customer inquiries related to services or accommodations and promptly addressed issues or complaints
Event Staff Member
Kinetic Events
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies pre-and-post event
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed
- Assisted in events from 200-7,000 people
Artist Check-In
Shabang Music Festival
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured artists and their guests had seamless entry into festival
- Greeted all artists upon arrival, fielded questions and coordinated transportation to stage
- Had situational awareness when denying entry to unauthorized personnel
- Distributed goods on artists rider sheets and prepared greenroom for artist arrival
- Logistically coordinated artist parking lot and gear pick-ups
Daycare Teacher
Witzmann Family Daycare
Encinitas, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards
- Engaged with 14 children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Established connections with students and families
Associate
In-N-Out Burger
Laguna Hills, CA
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Became Quality Certified Cook and Store Trainer by Divisional Manager
- Responsible for handling money and certified to check large bills and balance safe
- Supervised >25 people running shifts
- Handled variety of managerial situations as highest level available
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction
Event Usher/Breaker
Another Planet Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with other staff members to facilitate smooth flow of operations and ensure timely breaks were taken
- Monitored entrance and exit of venue and backstage areas to guarantee safety of guests and artists
- Performed services at 3 venues in Bay Area
- Provided friendly and courteous customer service to all guests at events to enhance satisfaction
Event Staff Member
Noise Pop
San Francisco, CA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities
- Aided with Sundown Cinemas, a movie in the park event, throughout the 2021 season
- Worked as bartender and vendor liaison in addition to setup and takedown
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Skills
- Can manage time effectively
- Greatly detail focused when completing tasks
- High standard for quality and customer service
- Data entry skills
- Knows Microsoft Office and G Suite Skills
- Knowledge of POS systems
- Experience with Photoshop and Lightroom
- Supervisory experience
- Intermediate French language knowledge
Timeline
Stagehand
Goldenvoice
04.2024 - Current
Performer Attendant
Insomniac Events
03.2024 - Current
Merchandise Seller
Independent
12.2023 - Current
Production Runner
Goldenvoice
10.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender
Best Beverage Catering LLC
10.2023 - Current
Ticketing Specialist
BeachLife Ranch Festival
09.2023 - 09.2023
Artist Transportation
Activated Events
09.2023 - 09.2023
VIP Check-In
Activated Events
09.2023 - 09.2023
Artist Check-In
Shabang Music Festival
05.2023 - 05.2024
Event Staff Member
Kinetic Events
10.2022 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Witzmann Family Daycare
07.2022 - Current
Event Staff Member
Noise Pop
09.2021 - 10.2021
Event Usher/Breaker
Another Planet Entertainment
08.2021 - 02.2022
Associate
In-N-Out Burger
06.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University