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Paul Stancato

Creative Producer// Arts Leader
Lanark,IL

Summary

Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Proven track record of developing successful live event experiences from stage shows to immersive experiences that improve brand visibility and increase revenue. Possesses excellent eye for detail and nuanced understanding of brand voice and messaging.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Executive Creative Director

Electric Playground Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2007 - Current
  • Created over 50 live events from stage shows to immersive experiences in 6 countries
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans that saw 2% growth in brand awareness year-over-year.
  • Created creative briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion.
  • Directed and supervised team of designers to create award-winning visual media campaigns.
  • Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
  • Increased visual presentations by 15% year-over-year.

Live Event Producer

BCD Meetings & Events
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed creative themes for events that brought 10% increase in attendees.
  • Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.

Artistic Director

Timber Lake Playhouse
Mount Carroll, IL
10.2017 - 09.2022
  • Successfully raised over $5 million in capital campaigns.
  • Grew annual budget 2% year-over-year.
  • Oversaw subscription grow by 3% year-over-year.
  • Raised $30,000 year-over-year for education programs.
  • Increased brand awareness to national level
  • IDEAS (Inclusive,Diversity,Equity, Accessibility) Programming
  • Networked and collaborated with licensing houses to schedule TYA performances.
  • Scheduled seasonal theater productions and hired actors and stage personnel from season-to-season.
  • Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.

Resident Artistic Director

House Of Dancing Water
Macau, China
04.2012 - 02.2014

Highlights:

  • Oversaw 2% growth in annual budget year-over-year
  • Oversaw installation and operation of artist safety policies to achieve superior production results.
  • Oversaw 2% audience growth year-over-year
  • Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.

Resident Director

Disney Theatricals
New York Mills, NY
03.2006 - 06.2010

Lion King National Tour

  • Directed show installation in over 65 cities in North America.
  • Managed team of 60 personnel.
  • Implemented new hires into show.
  • Led annual performance reports with cast.
  • Reported directly to senior staff on show quality and company health.

Education

Master of Arts - Theatre

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
09.1995 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
09.1989 - 01.1993

Skills

    Creative team leadership

Media industry expertise

Deadline-oriented

Campaign development

Complex problem solver

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Canva

Squarespace

Zoom/ Google Meets

Timeline

Live Event Producer

BCD Meetings & Events
10.2022 - 05.2023

Artistic Director

Timber Lake Playhouse
10.2017 - 09.2022

Resident Artistic Director

House Of Dancing Water
04.2012 - 02.2014

Executive Creative Director

Electric Playground Inc.
07.2007 - Current

Resident Director

Disney Theatricals
03.2006 - 06.2010

Master of Arts - Theatre

University of Florida
09.1995 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Western Illinois University
09.1989 - 01.1993
Paul StancatoCreative Producer// Arts Leader