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Liza Saturday

Nashville,TN

Summary

Wholeheartedly dedicated and interested in the success of live events, artists and teams that make positive impacts on our communities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Director

Marathon Live
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - Current

Oversee operations of six venues ranging from 1200 to 1800 capacity across the Southeast.

  • Improve company standards and procedures by creating and implementing cross-departmental SOP, collaborating with programming, marketing, F&B, accounting, and production.
  • Hire, train, and coach venue management with performance evaluations.
  • On-call availability for management consultation and emergencies.
  • Establish, negotiate, and maintain relationships with facility vendors and community partners.
  • Provoke efficient communication and healthy boundary setting through company
  • Ensure all buildings are up to par and improving efficiency within budget to maximize revenue and profit.
  • Monitor operational budgets for all venues, altering operations as needed.

Venue Manager

Marathon Music Works
Nashville, TN
08.2019 - 04.2022

1800 Capacity

  • Oversee all day-to-day operations of the venue including production, ticketing, F&B, maintenance, private events and concerts
  • Hire, train and hold all hourly staff accountable through measurable KPIs
  • Advance final details for all private events and concerts, working with programming and production teams ranging from $100-$100k+ in revenue
  • Settle all shows (merch, artist)
  • Schedule hourly staff per events' details & needs
  • Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of facility
  • Present from load in to load out, troubleshooting and ensuring highest quality experience for artists, clients, and guests within venue
  • Bring the highest level of customer service & hospitality to every event at the venue

Concert Manager & Junior Talent Buyer

City Winery Nashville
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 08.2019

314 Capacity & 100 Capacity

  • Advance, execute and manage 440+ concerts a year from local to international touring artists in both rooms
  • Executed offers, contracts and deposits
  • Created training program for backstage servers and Concert Managers, adopted company wide to maintain hospitality budgets
  • Travel to open new venues and train staff for Boston & Atlanta locations
  • Prepare on sale material, collaborated with ticketing and marketing teams
  • Manage a team of 10-25 people daily including box office, service and production
  • Conducted on stage announcements nightly
  • Maintain top notch artist hospitality with a conscious pulse on COGS nightly
  • Expense tracking for all shows, met strict deadlines for quarterly P&Ls
  • Advance and execute all ticketed, private and public meet and greets for 1-600 people
  • Prioritize importance of artist and fan experiences at City Winery Nashville

Freelance Social Media Manager

Global Eyes Entertainment
Nashville, TN
07.2014 - 12.2015

Create engaging content, increase traffic and manage social media properties for developing artists Rhea Francani, Casey K & Janey Street

Agent Assistant

KCA Artists
Nashville, TN
08.2013 - 01.2014

Agent Assistant for Lee Olsen (VP & Agent) & John Everhart (Agent)

Booking Agent & Social Media Coordinator

D. Bailey Management
Tampa, FL
01.2012 - 07.2013

Book cover bands at casinos, clubs, corporate and private events, manage artists & social media for DBM.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major: Recording Industry, Music Business

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2011

Skills

  • Critical thinker, creative problem solving
  • Self Motivated
  • Believer in kindness
  • Contract & P2P Negotiation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Leader and Supporter
  • Certified in CPR, First Aid & AED by American Heart Association
  • Trained & Certified in Active Killer Management, Calling All Crows Sexual Assault, Opioid Overdose, Emergency Evacuation & Procedure, Scissor Lift
  • Bilingual (Spanish, English)

Timeline

Operations Director

Marathon Live
11.2021 - Current

Venue Manager

Marathon Music Works
08.2019 - 04.2022

Concert Manager & Junior Talent Buyer

City Winery Nashville
08.2014 - 08.2019

Freelance Social Media Manager

Global Eyes Entertainment
07.2014 - 12.2015

Agent Assistant

KCA Artists
08.2013 - 01.2014

Booking Agent & Social Media Coordinator

D. Bailey Management
01.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Major: Recording Industry, Music Business

Middle Tennessee State University
Liza Saturday