Matthew Zuniga
Spokane,WA
Summary
Experienced event operations professional with proven skill in planning and executing a variety of event types in different environments. Honed through both large and small scale events with ranging budgets and resources.
Excelled in working with people back of house and front of house.
Utilized knowledge and certifications of systems and equipment to meet goals in a safe and efficient manner.
Will adapt to changing circumstances and make adjustments.
Continues to learn and strive to improve the event and themselves.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Operations/Crew Manager
SEED
05.2016 - Current
- Oversee pre/post event build timeline.
- Manage execution of systems both infrastructure and staff on event day(s).
- Third-party vendor coordination and management.
- Implement traffic control systems
- Vehicle Marshalling
- Mentor new and current staff as well as deescalating disputes and emotional stress.
- Audit systems efficiency and make adjustments as needed to improve success and safety.
- Site layout logisitics
- Inter-department communication and meetings in order to ensure site-wide team integration and meet the overall goals of the event.
- Work with patrons to ensure their event is enjoyable and safe including crowd management and individual problem solving.
- Use of management software to track inventory, timelines,and staffing.
- Coordinate with other teams in the event of emergency.
Exterior Operations Management Team
Insomniac
10.2023 - Current
- Install/track company event infrastructure.
- Manage various sub-department goals and crews.
- Third party vendor management.
- Operate heavy machinery.
- Audit systems efficiency and make adjustments as needed to ensure success and safety
- Mitigate event impact on surrounding community including coordination with local business and residents.
- Work with local law enforcement to uphold the expectations of the event by the city.
- Oversaw daily operations of the facility, addressing any issues promptly to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Crew Lead
Asiel Design
- Prepare design inventory offsite for install.
- Assist crew with onsite install and design of various artistic and functional pieces.
- Manage timelines.
- Manage logistics of equipment movement and rentals.
- Minor Carpentry and handyman related jobs to repair or alter inventory per event.
Education
No Degree - Accepted Culinary Arts
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA01-2016
Skills
- Planning and Execution
- leadership
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Traffic control
- knowledge of tools, equipment, and machinery with certifications
- Carpentry and maintenance
- Composure
- Able to work long shifts
- Vendor coordination
- Customer service
- Earth work and natural damage mitigation
- Crowd management
- Transportation management
- Site movement logistics
Certification
- Flagger certified
- Traffic control certified
- Forklift certified
- Scissor lift certified
- ServSafe certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Exterior Operations Management Team
Insomniac
10.2023 - Current
Event Operations/Crew Manager
SEED
05.2016 - Current
Crew Lead
Asiel Design
No Degree - Accepted Culinary Arts
Santa Barbara City College
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