OMAR GAGAN
HANOVER PARK,IL
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 6 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer/Operations Manager
Pendulum Creative
04.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
DIRECTOR, EVENT OPERATIONS
Duff Entertainment
04.2020 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
EVENT MANAGER
Ravenswood Event Services
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
Education
Event Planning Client Relations Budgeting Microsoft Office AutoCAD Operating Heavy Machinery Time Managment ADDITIONALSKILLS Forklift/Boomlift/telehandler Class C License -
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL04.2017
Skills
- 3D Drawing
- Site Design/AutoCad
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Vendor Negotiations
- Project Management
- Boom lift Operator
- Telehandler/Forklift Operator
- Class C License
Timeline
Producer/Operations Manager
Pendulum Creative
04.2022 - Current
DIRECTOR, EVENT OPERATIONS
Duff Entertainment
04.2020 - Current
EVENT MANAGER
Ravenswood Event Services
05.2017 - 04.2020
Event Planning Client Relations Budgeting Microsoft Office AutoCAD Operating Heavy Machinery Time Managment ADDITIONALSKILLS Forklift/Boomlift/telehandler Class C License -
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
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