Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
MICHELLE ARKUSH

MICHELLE ARKUSH

Lake Stevens,WA

Summary

Skilled event producer who uses event management software to properly plan, track and manage events. Experienced in working with stakeholders at all levels, from clients to vendors and suppliers. Possesses strong organizational and administrative skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

With over 8 years of experience in concerts, theatre, corporate, broadcast, film, studios, and other live events. A previous production manager with experience managing teams to align performance with company objectives in a fast-paced production environment. Showing superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling, and workflow management. Currently, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management and multi-media design with the intent of broadening their current skillset with those of a more creative and cutting-edge field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Producer

Amazon
Seattle, WA
07.2022 - Current
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes, and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
  • 100% event success rate with 0% defect rate to date

Production Manager

EXP Events
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Worked with clients to understand event scope of work, establish budgets, and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration, rehearsal, RFP’s (request for proposals), and day of event coordination
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Worked closely with project manager, owner, marketing, and sales to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Took precise measurements of space to determine available power capacity, equipment needs, and design elements
  • Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements
  • Designed floor plans, layouts, mood boards, 3D perspective views and concepts for review and presentation
  • Created professional presentations using Vivien (a CAD program), Cvent, Social Tables, Excel, and Canva to creatively communicate design intent and direction
  • Well versed in hybrid, or virtual shows
  • Including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and streaming services.

Technical Team Lead and Lighting Technician

Light Action Productions
New Castle, DE
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Creating quotes as well as gear pull sheets for clients and warehouse
  • Successful lead and managed onsite teams of around 25+ crew members consistently
  • Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from project management
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television, film, theatre, and concert platforms
  • Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.

Stage Manager and Technician

Kirkland Performance Center
Kirkland, WA
01.2015 - 10.2018
  • Determined proper weight and rigging for operation of Flyman Rail
  • Stage managed, for optimal show flow, time requirements, and client needs
  • Programmed cues for lighting consoles, along with making routine gel changes
  • Educated key personnel for appropriate production methods to achieve expectations and meet quality control standards to help reduce individual workloads of up to 20%
  • Set up and adjusted picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Eastern Gateway Community College
03.2023

GPA: 3.85, Member of Honors Society- Phi Theta Kappa

Audio Production Certification: Audio Engineering and Production - undefined

University of Washington
2016

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Creative Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Microsoft Office Proficient
  • Strategic planning
  • Client Relations
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Events logistics management

Certification

Audio Production Certification - 2016 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Audio Engineering and Production Professional Certifications include- Motor Hoist, Theatre Rigging, Lighting Board Operations

Accomplishments

  • Successfully lead teams of 25+ technicians for large scale arena events
  • Introduced a live meeting document to track weekly team meetings that effectively solved update gaps when team members returned to office and allowed for item action tracking
  • Received upper level management recognition and accolade for receiving customer feedback within the first 6 months of start date at Amazon.
  • Contributed 10+ innovative ideas for creating team and customer solutions within first 6 months of start date at Amazon.
  • Carved out a position and new services at a creative event startup company

Affiliations

Avixa- Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association

IATSE- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

Bobnet- Members only group for touring professionals

Timeline

Event Producer - Amazon
07.2022 - Current
Production Manager - EXP Events
06.2021 - 04.2022
Technical Team Lead and Lighting Technician - Light Action Productions
06.2018 - 03.2020
Stage Manager and Technician - Kirkland Performance Center
01.2015 - 10.2018
Eastern Gateway Community College - Associate of Arts, Business Management
University of Washington - Audio Production Certification: Audio Engineering and Production,

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