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Parker Johnson

Parker Johnson

Event Producer
London,England

Work History

Operations Director

ADPTV
Los Angeles
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Developed and managed project plans, production schedules and project budgets ranging from $20k - $2M
  • Oversaw operation plans for security, health & safety, box office, and access control
  • Collaborated with all internal and 3rd party teams and provided direction to project staff both in-office during pre-production and onsite during project execution. Responsibilities included the ability to determine appropriate course of action to correct any problem that may arise during the production.
  • Implemented original creative vision for the event by contracting venues, audio visual, catering, talent, technical staff, and other vendors, including the responsibility of negotiating contracts and executing binding financial agreements on behalf of clients as well as directing and managing support staff and 3rd party vendors onsite.
  • Worked with local public authorities on security and safety planning to develop event operations plans
  • Coordinated and led all agency meetings leading up to events to ensure proper protocols were communicated
  • Developed operation plans for all artist logistics including artist hospitality, stage management, and transportation
  • Conceptualized event layouts from inception with festival production and site operations teams
  • Conducted and coordinated multiple site visits with local vendors across several months leading up to events
  • Worked closely with local partners in developing event-wide operations including staff and vendor logistics, ingress and egress plans, and security plans
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.

Operations Director

Insomniac Events
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Developed event budget forecasts with accounting team by analyzing previous staff payrolls and settlements
  • Initiated competitive vendor bidding processes to stay within event budgets ranging from $1.5M - $8M
  • Facilitated agreement and contract execution by liaising between vendors and internal legal team members
  • Approved complex staffing, communication, and operations plans for multiple events at a time
  • Advised on infrastructure installation plans throughout event sites
  • Managed relationships with local officials to create police and security staff deployments and operations plans

Senior Event Manager

Insomniac Events
Los Angeles
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • Worked closely with sponsors including Google, Uber, Bud Light, and Smirnoff to advance equipment, approve crew lists, coordinate build timelines, and strategically incorporate brand activations within each event
  • Developed, designed, and implemented site build plans including signage, entrance layouts, and pedestrian access paths to ensure efficacious ingress, egress, and movement around and within event footprints
  • Conceptualized and executed ingress/egress and wristband access plans for complex, multi-day events attended by 5k-500k attendees
  • Liaised between Operations and Marketing departments to develop event branding through event maps, entrance signage, social posts, e-blasts, and website content
  • Directly supported the VP of Operations in maintaining structure within the operations department including leading department meetings both in office and on-site at festivals
  • Coordinated complex event shuttle programs ranging from 1k-4k daily riders
  • Led and supervised a team of 30+ staff for 10+ domestic festivals annually including Electric Daisy Carnival, HARD Summer, Nocturnal Wonderland, Beyond Wonderland, Escape, Rolling Loud, and more

Event Operations Manager

Insomniac Events
02.2014 - 05.2016
  • Redesigned crew and equipment advance protocols, processes, and workflows that significantly enhanced company-wide collaboration, communication, organization, and efficiency
  • Coordinated 700+ vendors annually by collecting on-site needs such as crew lists, equipment requests, logistics plans, and build schedules
  • Managed staff and vendor hotel rooming lists across 10+ hotels for 750+ event staff
  • Strengthened internal company culture through demonstrating the ability to keep a positive attitude while managing multiple projects both in the office and on event sites
  • Leveraged proven interpersonal communication skills to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with production crews building a reliable network of vendors capable of executing at the highest level

Artist Relations Coordinator

Insomniac Events
Los Angeles, CA
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Managed 5-6 artists’ itineraries every weekend, coordinated with multiple artist teams simultaneously across two venues, and became the sole point of contact for agents and managers come day of show.

Timeline

Operations Director

ADPTV
10.2020 - 05.2023

Operations Director

Insomniac Events
01.2018 - 07.2019

Senior Event Manager

Insomniac Events
05.2016 - 01.2018

Event Operations Manager

Insomniac Events
02.2014 - 05.2016

Artist Relations Coordinator

Insomniac Events
09.2013 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Santa Clara University
08.2008 - 05.2012

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
08.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

Vendor Management, Budget Management, Venue Relations, Public Agency Relations, Permitting & Compliance, Access Control, Accreditation & Access Control, Health & Safety Planning, Security Planning, Event Layout & Design, Interpersonal Communication, Team Leadership, Staff Management

Summary

I am senior level event operations director with ten years of experience in the music festival and private event industries, delivering successful events for high-profile clients and overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution.

As the Operations Director of a startup production and entertainment event services company, I am responsible for ensuring the smooth and successful execution of all events. With my expertise in event logistics, I create detailed operations plans that cover everything from venue setup to vendor management. I am also in charge of the operations budget, ensuring that we stay within budget while still delivering high-quality events.

My role involves working closely with local authorities to ensure that all events comply with local regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary permits and licenses, as well as coordinating with local law enforcement and emergency services. I am also involved in the overall event planning process, working closely with the creative team to ensure that our events are innovative, engaging, and memorable.

I lead a team of event professionals, managing staffing needs, overseeing training and development, and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the efficient operation of every project. With my commitment to excellence and my focus on delivering exceptional events, I am proud to be a key member of our startup team, helping to establish our company as a leader in the event services industry.

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