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Marquis Francis

Augusta,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable tour manager successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Tour Coordinator

Kingdom Productions-The Reunion Tour David & Tamel
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Responsibilities included merchandise management.

- creating and ordering merchandise

- loading and unloading the merchandise

- setting up the merchandise tables and selling merchandise.

- counting products in and out, and settling merchandise at the end of the night.

  • Assisted the talent as a personal assistant taking care of anything required and ensuring they were at all rehearsals, sound checks, and performances

Merchandise Manager / Tour Coordinator

Kingdom Promotions
01.2023 - 11.2023

- My main responsibility is to create and order merchandise. When I was on tour I loaded and unloaded the merchandise, set up the tables and sold the merchandise.

- I count products in and out, and settle merchandise at the end of the night.

- As tour coordinator I routed and orchestrated the cities for the tour

- I negotiated fees for the venue ensuring the artist got the best price


Freelance Road Manager

David & Tamela Mann - Overcomer Tour
09.2022 - 11.2022

- Streamlined communication between artists, agents, and venue staff to ensure smooth event execution.

- Negotiated contracts with venues and vendors, securing favorable terms for the artist and management team.

- Booked caterers

-Hired touring crew members and coordinated volunteers

- Coordinated the publicity schedule and media interactions of the artists

- Responsible for locating and booking hotel accommodations for artists and staff

Road Manager

Evangelist Dorothy Norwood
02.2016 - 08.2018

Responsibilities on this tour included:

- driving the artist anywhere she needed to be

- ensured she arrived on time at the venue for sound check and all performances

- responsible for ensuring all merchandise and wardrobe were packed and loaded for all concert dates

-set up merchandise tables

- coordinated local sellers, counting products in and out, and settling merchandise at the end of the night.

Freelance Tour Manager

Comedian Akintunde
12.2016 - 12.2016

- Coordinated transportation and travel arrangements for everyone in the touring party.

- Assisted in and ensured all on the tour had a passport.

- Arranged accommodations and booked hotels.

- Coordinated the publicity schedule and media interactions of the artist.

- Booked radio interviews to promote the event.

Freelance Tour Manager

David Mann & Comedian Akintunde Tour Name: Rebirth
03.2016 - 06.2016

- Coordinated transportation and travel arrangements for everyone in the touring party.

- Enhanced event logistics by meticulously planning and coordinating travel arrangements for artists and crew.

- Ensured per diem was distributed to employees

- Merchandising. In charge of coordinating local sellers, counting products in and out, and settling merchandise at the end of the night.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hephzibah High School
Hephzibah, GA
05.2014

Skills

  • Tour Planning Expertise
  • Event Coordination Experience
  • Social Media Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Company Branding
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Budget Management Proficiency
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Strong Organizational Skills

Timeline

Freelance Tour Coordinator

Kingdom Productions-The Reunion Tour David & Tamel
09.2023 - 11.2023

Merchandise Manager / Tour Coordinator

Kingdom Promotions
01.2023 - 11.2023

Freelance Road Manager

David & Tamela Mann - Overcomer Tour
09.2022 - 11.2022

Freelance Tour Manager

Comedian Akintunde
12.2016 - 12.2016

Freelance Tour Manager

David Mann & Comedian Akintunde Tour Name: Rebirth
03.2016 - 06.2016

Road Manager

Evangelist Dorothy Norwood
02.2016 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Hephzibah High School
Marquis Francis