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Nick Mariani

Mount Prospect

Summary

Dynamic event management professional with proven expertise in orchestrating large-scale events for multiple organizations and enhancing operational efficiency. Excelled in hiring and supervising staff, ensuring memorable guest experiences, and fostering strong relationships. Demonstrated ability in customer service and problem-solving, leading to significant event success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Manager

All Community Events
01.2025 - Current

- Direct the set up, operation and tear down of our two fall Jack-O-Lantern Festivals that each bring in 40,000+ attendees annually

- Direct the set up, operation and tear down of our four drive thru christmas light shows that each bring in 10,000+ cars annually

- Oversee a crew of about 20 members at any given time ensuring work is done efficiently to say on schedule and organized for all six shows

- Complete all preliminary permitting, contracting, and insurance requirements to meet the requirements to operate

- Create, update and improve timelines for every month down to the day to ensure effectiveness and organization throughout the busy season


Event Management Intern

All Community Events
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Coordinate and oversee multiple events at a time across the country from the early phases of planning to on-site execution on event day for a combined 6,000 attendees.
  • Lead crew members on event day to ensure everything is properly set up and runs smoothly.
  • Promote the events through social media to increase registration numbers
  • Sell sponsorships to organizations local to the events
  • Create partnerships with charities local to the events

Assistant Gameday Manager

Chicago Union
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assist team owners in managing the set up and break down of the events
  • Prepare the playing field for the best experience for players and fans
  • Monitor the event throughout the course of the game
  • Ensure the fans have a positive and memorable experience
  • Collaborate with owners to improve all aspects of the game and venue
  • Monitor and assist with ticket scanning and merchandise when needed
  • Assist in creating the PA script

Stadium Operations Manager

Bowling Green Hot Rods
10.2023 - Current
  • Successfully held 66 minor league games and over 100 special events throughout the year
  • Work closely with those in my department and other departments to ensure a positive visitor experience to all guests at Bowling Green Ballpark
  • Opened up and closed down the stadium on a daily basis
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of Bowling Green Ballpark
  • Maintain and upkeep Bowling Green Ballpark before, during and after ballgames and events
  • Execute the set up and tear down of all game day equipment
  • Serve as the responder to facility issues
  • Evaluate policies, procedures, and protocols, and recommend improvements for the venue while focusing on the efficiency of events and operations
  • Hire, manage and serve as direct supervisor for game day staff, including establishment of job descriptions
  • Assist other departments such as promotions, food and beverage, special events.

Stadium Operations Assistant

Bowling Green Hot Rods
05.2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with the Manager of Stadium Operations and other departments to ensure a positive visitor experience to all guests at Bowling Green Ballpark
  • Learned to manage basic day to day operations of a stadium
  • Served as the secondary responder to facility issues
  • Assisted with the set up and tear down of all gameday equipment
  • Worked long hours to ensure the ballpark was always prepared for the next day.

Stadium Operations Internship

Bowling Green Hot Rods
08.2022 - Current
  • Greeted and assisted fans providing the best possible experience during the game
  • Assisted with the set up and tear down of all gameday equipment
  • Maintained the stadium before, during and after the games and events we held
  • Gathered an understanding of day-to-day operations at a Single-A baseball stadium
  • Assisted behind the counters at concession stands
  • Supported the team by being a temporary batboy at the end of the season
  • Winterized the stadium after the season.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sport Management

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Hiring
  • Strong problem solver
  • Collaborative
  • Relationship building
  • Intern development
  • On-site Execution
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Schedule management

Timeline

Event Manager

All Community Events
01.2025 - Current

Event Management Intern

All Community Events
07.2024 - 01.2025

Assistant Gameday Manager

Chicago Union
06.2024 - 01.2025

Stadium Operations Manager

Bowling Green Hot Rods
10.2023 - Current

Stadium Operations Assistant

Bowling Green Hot Rods
05.2023 - Current

Stadium Operations Internship

Bowling Green Hot Rods
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor's Degree - Sport Management

Western Kentucky University