Mackenzie Gignac
Brooklyn
Summary
Artist relations and coordination professional with experience working closely with booking and management teams in live music environments. Former Artist Relations Coordinator at Knockdown Center - Basement, supporting artist hospitality, logistics, and production flow. Background in project management and client-facing coordination, with a focus on organization, communication, and reliability in fast-paced settings. Seeking opportunities in booking support, artist management, or agency coordination.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Relations Coordinator / Liaison
Knockdown Center
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Served as a point of contact for booked DJs and artists before, during, and after events
- Ensured all artist rider requirements were met, including hospitality, green room setup, and technical needs
- Greeted artists on arrival, coordinated transportation, and escorted them to and from the stage for performances
- Managed green room operations and guest flow to ensure a professional, comfortable environment for artists
- Supported night-of logistics and assisted in determining club close-down timing
- Worked closely with booking, production, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of events
- Maintained strong relationships with artists, agents, and internal staff through clear communication and reliability
SEO Project Manager
Electric Orange Creative
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Served as the primary point of contact for multiple clients, managing expectations, communication, and ongoing deliverables
- Planned and coordinated long-term strategies while balancing short-term priorities and deadlines
- Led cross-functional teams, assigning tasks and ensuring work stayed on track and on schedule
- Managed timelines, workflows, and deliverables across concurrent projects
- Communicated progress, changes, and next steps clearly to stakeholders
- Took ownership of projects from planning through execution, adjusting as needed under pressure
- Mentored junior team members and supported day-to-day operations
Independent Event Organizer & DJ
Self-employeed
2020 - Current
- Organized and produced independent club nights and events, managing bookings, scheduling, and logistics
- Booked DJs and secured venues, negotiating fees, set times, and technical requirements
- Coordinated with graphic designers and promoters on event branding and promotion
- Managed budgets, artist payments, and settlement
- Built and maintained relationships with venues, artists, and collaborators through ongoing networking
- Performed as a DJ and managed all aspects of personal bookings, including travel and accommodations
- Played shows internationally, including London, Mexico City, and Berlin
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH12-2019
Skills
- Booking & Artist Coordination
- Artist Relations & Hospitality
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
- Event Operations & Logistics
- Timeline & Workflow Management
- Detail-Oriented Administrative Support
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
- Transportation coordination
- Event marketing
- Venue selection
- Event setup and breakdown
- Locating venues
- Vendor relationship management
- Hospitality management
- Client meetings
- Event scheduling
- Client relationship development
- Guest relations
- Room setup and breakdown
- Transportation management
- Digital marketing
- Logistics management
Timeline
SEO Project Manager
Electric Orange Creative
10.2024 - 12.2025
Artist Relations Coordinator / Liaison
Knockdown Center
05.2022 - 07.2023
Independent Event Organizer & DJ
Self-employeed
2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The Ohio State University