Open To Work
NICHOLAS I. DANIELS
Austin,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented event professional with over 15 years of experience in planning and managing conferences, festivals, and live events. Proven ability to coordinate complex logistics and manage cross-functional teams, delivering exceptional experiences under pressure. Extensive background in logistics planning, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site execution, complemented by skills in social media and content creation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Staffing Specialist; Music & Comedy Festivals/Accessibility Volunteer Coordinator
SXSW
Austin, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Staffing, planning, and logistics for volunteer operations across multiple crews and venues.
- Worked cross-functionally with Music and Comedy programming, production, government affairs, planning, and other relevant departments to determine proper staffing, volunteer logistics, and needs.
- Screened resumes and conducted initial interviews for potential candidates.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and preferences.
- Organized onboarding sessions to integrate new hires into the company culture.
- Participated in tabling and other recruitment events to promote the company's brand
Hospitality Coordinator
Blackthorn Productions
01.2022 - Current
- I have served on the hospitality team as a runner and providing on-site assistance in building and tear down of artist and lounge spaces for Pilgrimage Fest, Electric Forest, & Lost Lands Festival.
- I am now serving as the Assistant Hospitality Manager and Artist Village Manager for Electric Forest where I support the hospitality operations coordinating with management to set up the hospitality office and dressing rooms, organizing artist riders, and maintaining supplies throughout the day.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and customer engagement strategies.
- Responsibilities included managing dressing room schedules, replenishing items at the artist pool, overseeing key access, and ensuring timely room turnovers.
- Post-show, conducted and digitized detailed inventory for the entire hospitality department.
- Other festivals in this role include Watershed and Pilgrimage Festival.
C.O.O. / Equity Partner
Nashville Unsigned
01.2019 - Current
- Oversee the day to day operations of the business.
- Produced and managed over 100 events including our 'Feature Week' content (interviews, live performances, podcasts, photo shoots, and more) along with showcases, workshops, and panel series.
- Handled budget planning, sponsor negotiations, and full event lifecycle execution.
- Managed internal teams and external partners to execute high-quality events.
- Provided strategic leadership and creative direction for brand and content development for our magazine, label services, and live events segments of the business.
- Manage day-to-day management of the Label Services division, working directly with record labels, publishing companies, and artists. Executing services such as: administration, operations, finances, merchandising, catalogue registration, social media planing & management.
Conference Volunteer Operations Coordinator
SXSW
Austin, USA
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Planning & logistics for volunteer crew operations across multiple crews and venues.
- Worked cross-functionally with Planning, Production, and Tech departments for efficient conference and event staffing.
- Coordinated AV setup and managed execution of Event Staffing events.
- Created content (graphics, flyers, event documents, and video production/editing) and provided support for Event Staffing Department communications.
Artist/Legacy Mgmt & Merchandising; Nightbirde
Nashville Unsigned
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Co-Managed artist and legacy affairs with my primary focus on music administration, merchandising/e-commerce and brand development.
- My responsibilities included day-to-day management of music and brand operations, overseeing merchandising efforts, executing music administration tasks such as registration, royalties, and distribution, while also managing the primary website and web-stores.
- I also contributed to the marketing and social media initiatives, while developing and executing rollout strategies for both music and merchandise.
Shift Lead & Crew Manager - Sessions Crew
SXSW
Austin, USA
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily crew operations for Session Crew venues during the event.
- Managed scheduling, staffing, and site coordination for multiple teams.
- Ensured efficient load-ins/load-outs, room flips, and compliance with setup standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Full Sail University
Orlando08-2013
Skills
- Event Planning
- Staffing logistics
- Event planning
- Volunteer coordination
- Scheduling optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Team training
- Time management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Project management
- On-site Execution
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Budget Development
- Budget Oversight
- AV Coordination
- Production Coordination
- Volunteer Management
- Team Management
- Graphic Design
- A/V Setup
- Video Editing
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Airtable
- Basecamp
- Public Speaking
- Copywriting
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
Timeline
Event Staffing Specialist; Music & Comedy Festivals/Accessibility Volunteer Coordinator
SXSW
01.2026 - Current
Conference Volunteer Operations Coordinator
SXSW
01.2023 - 12.2025
Hospitality Coordinator
Blackthorn Productions
01.2022 - Current
Artist/Legacy Mgmt & Merchandising; Nightbirde
Nashville Unsigned
01.2021 - 12.2025
C.O.O. / Equity Partner
Nashville Unsigned
01.2019 - Current
Shift Lead & Crew Manager - Sessions Crew
SXSW
01.2015 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Full Sail University