Michael Kesler
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Proven leader in project and event management, adept at driving innovation and delivering results. At Amazon Studios, I spearheaded cross-functional teams, enhancing event experiences and security standards. Skilled in Agile methodology and team leadership, I excel in strategic planning and risk management, consistently achieving project success and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Company
Irvine, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Held financial conversations with clients and prospects to determine needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- Offered sound financial recommendations to promote financial security, moving clients to take action.
- Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge and sales to identify and recommend appropriate products and services to clients.
Project Manager
Scale Media
Santa Monica, CA
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Special Event Manager II
Amazon Studios
Culver City, CA
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders in order to create positive experiences at each event.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best prices while maintaining high quality standards.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
Event Security & Guest Services Manager
Utah Jazz & Salt Lake Bees
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Developed and implemented security plans for each event based on its specific needs.
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Evaluated existing processes for efficiency and accuracy; identified opportunities for process optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Meeting facilitation
- Innovation management
- Project planning
- Project tracking
- Risk management
- Agile methodology
- Vendor management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Work flow planning
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout, 2005
Software & Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Google Business
- Asana
- Jira
- Hive
- Slack
- Sales Force
- Zendesk
Timeline
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Company
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Scale Media
09.2021 - 06.2023
Special Event Manager II
Amazon Studios
12.2017 - 09.2020
Event Security & Guest Services Manager
Utah Jazz & Salt Lake Bees
10.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
University of Utah
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