Kristel Rodriguez
New York,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated producer with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Freelance
08.2012 - Current
- Over 12 years in the industry, encompassing roles from Production Coordinator to Producer of Programs
- Versatile in various production roles, ensuring seamless event execution across multiple functions
- Known for dedication and reliability; consistently deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Skilled in staging, pulling, and escorting talent, ensuring smooth interactions and event flow
- Managed budgets exceeding a million dollars, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors and hotels, ensuring top-notch service and smooth operations
- Created detailed documentation and managed the end-to-end experience, ensuring all aspects of the event are covered
- Coordinated all elements of live events, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for attendees
- Managed content and graphic assets, ensuring visual consistency and high-quality presentations
- Traveled to 57 countries, bringing a diverse and global viewpoint to event planning and execution
- Known for a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and enjoyable work environment
- Demonstrated success in managing complex events with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
Adidas
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Led the planning and execution for all elevated Adidas Runners NYC events
- Oversaw event creative concepts from initial briefing through to reconciliation
- Responsible for event budgets and vendor sourcing
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors
- Sourced event data to track KPIs and attendee sentiment
- Managed Production Coordinator and the event staff at events.
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Airbnb
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Foster office inclusivity as Global Diversity Ambassador, organized local cultural events, formed inaugural resource groups, and expanded nonprofit partnerships by 200%
- Oversaw event strategy, managed event budgets, hired vendors and staff, and aligned experiences with organizational goals
- Engagement & Communication: Initiated the office newsletter, crafted impactful communication, led meetings, and facilitated New York employee onboarding, enhancing engagement and awareness.
LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER
CBS Network
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Conducted nationwide speaking engagements targeting students, audiences, and diverse groups to advocate for diversifying the national bone marrow registry
- Collaborated with organizations and national events to raise awareness about the urgent need for bone marrow donors
- Provided close support to families in need of bone marrow transplants, offering guidance and assistance throughout the process
- Orchestrated nationwide bone marrow drives, managing relationship with vendors and partners
- Recruited and trained groups of volunteers for drive assistance
- Consistently exceeded recruitment targets, achieving 600% of the recruitment goal
- Authored a comprehensive volunteer manual and conducted training sessions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER
The Icla Da Silva Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Participated in trade shows representing the company's products or services through public speaking engagements.
- Created original scripts for video productions used in marketing campaigns.
- Researched and wrote content for speeches, including facts, figures, stories, jokes, quotations, and anecdotes.
- Organized workshops and seminars for corporate clients on a variety of topics.
- Coached individuals in the development of their own public speaking skills.
- Prepared PowerPoint slides that accurately represented the messages being shared during talks.
- Promoted public speaking engagements through various media outlets such as radio, television, print publications, and social media networks.
- Developed creative ways to engage audience members while presenting complex topics.
- Conducted post-event follow-up activities such as sending thank you notes or collecting feedback from attendees.
- Traveled extensively throughout the country giving keynote addresses at conferences.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sharp Entertainment
06.2017 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with Executive Producer to create production schedules
- Sourced shoot locations & managed relationships with field producers
- Generated and distributed daily call sheets
- Maintained production timelines
- Managed international shoot logistics and carnet approvals
- Supported all day-to-day operations for all pertinent teams
- Produced multiple segments as junior field producer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Skills
- Project management
- Team Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem Resolution
- Excellent Communication
- Event planning and execution
- Relationship management
- Employee engagement and training
Timeline
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
Adidas
08.2022 - 01.2023
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Airbnb
08.2018 - 05.2022
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sharp Entertainment
06.2017 - 01.2023
LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER
CBS Network
12.2014 - 05.2018
LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Freelance
08.2012 - Current
PUBLIC SPEAKER
The Icla Da Silva Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN