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Patrick Curran

Mequon,WI

Summary

Dynamic event management professional with over five years of experience leading large-scale festivals and tourism initiatives. Skilled in team leadership, budget management, and communications, driving community engagement and impactful events.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Festivals of Cedarburg Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated Winter Festival, Strawberry Festival, Wine & Harvest Festival, and Oktoberfest with 200,000 combined attendees.
  • Led a team of 5 staff and 150 volunteers, driving successful events.
  • Managed a multi-festival budget of over $700,000, combating expense creep through strategic vendor negotiations and investigating and implementing new sources of revenue.
  • Directed fundraising efforts, securing sponsorships and to support operational budgets.
  • Drafted and enforced festival policies, enhancing safety and compliance.
  • Implemented strategic planning initiatives to enhance community engagement and festival participation while boosting local fundraising group opportunities throughout the festivals

Youth Director

Mequon United Methodist Church
10.2019 - Current
  • Organized annual mission trips and local projects for 15 high school students to Chattanooga, TN, and East Bank, WV, managing logistics.
  • Guided 20+ high school students in leadership and community service initiatives.
  • Managed a small program budget, optimizing funds for programs and renovations.


Maintenance Technician and Groundskeeper

Mequon United Methodist Church
01.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated with 5+ contractors for repairs, ensuring smooth infrastructure through preventative maintenance.
  • Serviced 10+ mechanical systems and complete 5+ improvement projects annually.
  • Developed preventative maintenance schedules, reducing emergency repair incidents.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of church facilities to ensure operational integrity.

Festival Manager

Festivals of Cedarburg Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed 100+ volunteers and 20 temporary staff, coordinating operations.
  • Secured over 50 sponsors, boosting event funding by $150,000 yearly.
  • Led festival operations, coordinating logistics and vendor management to ensure seamless execution.
  • Designed festival layouts for events with 200,000 annual attendees, optimizing space and flow.

Tourism Coordinator

Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Edited and distributed 5,000 tourism brochures, enhancing visitor engagement.
  • Created social media content, increasing follower engagement by 20%.
  • Directed tour group itineraries for 200+ visitors, improving travel experiences.
  • Role ended due to COVID-19 furlough.
  • Coordinated tourism initiatives to enhance visitor engagement and promote local attractions.

Content and Visual Consistency Lead

University of Wisconsin-Stout
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Led a team of 15 to produce a 50-page Professional Communication and Emerging Media magazine.
  • Edited and formatted content, ensuring visual and editorial consistency.
  • Collaborated with publishing team and program director to meet publication deadlines.

Intern

Festivals of Cedarburg Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018


  • Edited professional documents and composed press releases, enhancing event visibility.
  • Managed logistics for 30+ vendors, streamlining communication.
  • Assisted in planning and executing community events to enhance local engagement.
  • Coordinated volunteer schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for festival activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Communication And Emerging Media

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
05.2019

Skills

  • Event Management: Managed festivals with 200,000 attendees and sponsors
  • Project Coordination: Expertise in scheduling, contract negotiation, and budget management
  • Communication: Proficient in proofreading, editing, and content creation for print and digital media
  • Technical: Microsoft Office, Square, Stripe Canva, Signupcom, Flodesk
  • Interpersonal: Strong team leadership and independent problem-solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Program management
  • Community engagement

Accomplishments

Recognized as a WI Governors Conference on Tourism Rising Star Nominee (2024) and Ozaukee County Emerging Leader of the Year Nominee (2023)

Affiliations

• Tourism, Promotion, and Development Committee City of Cedarburg 2021-Present

• Ozaukee County Fair Advertising Board Member, January 2020–Present

• Mequon United Methodist Church: Audio/Visual Team, March 2020–Present

• Mequon United Methodist Church Trustee, January 2020-Present

• Dog Foster, Homeward Bound Animal Rescue of Wisconsin, March 2024–Present

• Rivoli Theater Volunteer, 2007–Present

Timeline

Executive Director

Festivals of Cedarburg Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Festival Manager

Festivals of Cedarburg Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021

Maintenance Technician and Groundskeeper

Mequon United Methodist Church
01.2020 - Current

Tourism Coordinator

Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce
01.2020 - 04.2020

Youth Director

Mequon United Methodist Church
10.2019 - Current

Content and Visual Consistency Lead

University of Wisconsin-Stout
03.2019 - 05.2019

Intern

Festivals of Cedarburg Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Professional Communication And Emerging Media

University of Wisconsin-Stout

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