Larry Nation
Weirton
Summary
Dynamic Event Manager with proven expertise in crew supervision, safety compliance, and financial oversight. Successfully managed complex event logistics, ensuring operational efficiency and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Nation LLC
Weirton WV
06.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow with the staff.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control measures.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Directs the backstage crew to build, assemble, maintain, and safely operate all scenery, props, and rigging during a production
Event Manager
Stage AE
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented detailed event timelines, enhancing operational workflows and communication.
- Analyzed post-event feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance future events.
- Established standard operating procedures for event setup and breakdown, increasing team efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in event management, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at events, maintaining a safe environment for attendees and staff members.
- Supervised a team of event staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure high levels of performance and customer satisfaction.
- Directs the backstage crew to build, assemble, maintain, and safely operate all scenery, props, and rigging during a production
Event Manager
Drusky Entertaiment
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2010 - Current
- Mentored junior staff in effective recruiting techniques and industry best practices.
- Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring activities.
- Directs the backstage crew to build, assemble, maintain, and safely operate all scenery, props, and rigging during a production.
Education
GED -
Toronto High School
Toronto, OHSkills
- Load-In and Load-Out: Managing the safe, efficient unloading and loading of trucks, sets, and production gear
- Crew Supervision: Hiring, scheduling, and directing local and touring stagehands, carpenters, and fly operators
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Set Construction and Assembly: Overseeing the building, dismantling, and safe mechanical movement of scenery, props, and staging elements
- Technical IntegrationT: Ensuring all lighting, audio-visual, and rigging equipment is correctly set up, cabled, and tested
- Safety Compliance: Enforcing strict workplace health and safety (OSHA) regulations, performing equipment checks, and managing backstage hazard
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Nation LLC
06.2020 - Current
Event Manager
Stage AE
01.2010 - Current
Event Manager
Drusky Entertaiment
01.2010 - Current
GED -
Toronto High School