Zachary Mancuso
Sherrill
Summary
Exhibited flexibility and adaptability in supporting assigned artists, ensuring seamless and enjoyable travel experiences. Leveraged strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to build lasting relationships with diverse talent, venues, and crew members. Demonstrated versatility by successfully managing multiple roles within the industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Production Coordinator
Turning Stone Casino
Verona
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinated production schedules for casino events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Communicated with vendors to secure timely delivery of materials, supporting uninterrupted production activities.
- Organized workflow processes, fostering enhanced team efficiency and collaboration in daily operations.
- Reviewed daily workload distribution to prioritize and distribute job assignments.
- Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.
- Managed day-to-day tasks assigned by Production Manager and Director ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
- Maintained documentation for production activities and inventory records.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on operational procedures.
- Supported the planning and execution of special events at the venue.
- Developed standard operating procedures for production personnel to follow.
Band/ Personal Assistant/Assistant TM
The Wailers Band
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted TM with daily road operations to ensure seamless execution of events.
- Ensured artist/band adherence to TM's day sheet for organized performance logistics.
- Supported TM by developing a detailed day sheet to organize event logistics.
- Coordinated dining orders for band to meet dietary preferences and schedules.
- Coordinated artist media obligations.
- Collaborated with venue hospitality to assist band with all needs.
- Assisted with loading and unloading equipment for performances.
Tour Manager
Alex Boye
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinated and confirmed show dates with organizers to ensure timely execution of events
- Organized travel and hotel accommodations to support team needs
- Established travel budget
- Distributed budgeted funds to departments
- Created daily schedule to prioritize tasks and streamline operations
- Secured payments from promoters for venue bookings
- Collaborated with venue hospitality / runner to assist band with all needs
Event coordinator/creator
Reggae For Life Festival
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Coordinated booking processes for events, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder satisfaction
- Negotiated contracts to secure advantageous terms, enhancing event viability
- Organized and maintained budget tracking charts to ensure accurate financial oversight
- Sourced potential sponsorship opportunities
- Executed timely payments for production expenses
- Cultivated relationships with the American Cancer Society to support nonprofit initiatives
- Collaborated with local Hawaiian radio stations for event promotion
Tour Manager/Stage Manager
Wenrick-Birtcher Entertainment Media (WEM)
04.2012 - 04.2014
- While at my time at WEM I fulfilled many roles from (road management/stage management/production management).
- Managed logistics and scheduling for Alex Boye and H-Wood events to ensure smooth operations.
- Scheduled show dates for timely promotion and logistics planning.
- Planning travel & hotel arrangements (for all group members)
- Ensuring artist rider requirements are met
- Hiring backline techs or recommending techs to be hired (depending on authority given by artist management)
- Coordinated artist media obligations to enhance promotional outreach.
Driver/Backline/ Assistant Tour Manager
John Lodge Band /Moody Blues
02.2018
- Assisted TM with daily road operations to ensure smooth logistics.
- Supported backline setup and teardown for performances.
- Arranged meals for band members, ensuring timely service during tours.
- Coordinated with venue hospitality to meet band needs effectively.
- Monitored compliance of artist and band with TM's daily schedule
- Collaborated with TM to develop detailed day sheet for operations
- Coordinated artist media obligations.
Consultant
Troublesome Festival
- Oversaw talent procurement for productions to ensure project needs were met.
- Developed sponsorship deck to attract funding opportunities.
- Coordinated hiring process for production staff
- Establish Permits and insurance
- Assisted team with day-to-day planning to enhance workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL05-2012
Skills
- Production scheduling and logistics
- Event logistics coordination
- Production coordination
- Vendor coordination
- Budget management and negotiation
- Production budgeting
- Microsoft Office and QuickBooks proficiency
- Attention to detail and computer skills
- Complex problem-solving and resolution
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
Websites
References
- Eddie Wenrick, Senior VP/Sound House Inc., 949-742-2500, eddiewenrick@gmail.com, Former Senior-VP/ CMT Country Music Television, Former Columbia Records-Director of A&R, Former Senior Executive Jeff McClusky & Associates
- Junior Marvin, The Wailers Band, 703-447-6993, juniormarvin@hotmail.com, The Wailers Band guitar player-1977, Formed the Wailers Band 1981, Released the albums ID, Majestic Warriors, JAH Message, 2016-2018 lead guitar player for The Wailers Band
- Aston Barrett Jr. (AKA FAMILY MAN JR.), The Wailers Band/The Reggae Force, 954-534-2657, astonbarrettjr@gmail.com, Son of legendary reggae bass player Aston Barrett Sr., Owner of The Wailers Band and lead band member., Grammy Award winning producer, Bass Player for Julian Marley, Drummer for The Wailers- and The Wailers Reunite
- Lennie Chen, Manager to Aston Barrett Sr., 786-357-9532, lenniechen20@yahoo.com, Son of legendary Jamaican boxing promoter Lucien Chen, Tour Manager for Julian Marley and the Wailers tour 94-96
- Brandyn Bordeaux (AKA H-Wood), Hip Hop Artist, 303-472-3156, brandyn.bordeaux23@gmail.com, Formerly signed with Rodney Jerkins, Hit Track Could it be you which reached 30th in the pop charts.
- Squidly Cole, Reggae Artist (Drummer for The Stephen Marley Band), 786-342-3604, 100studios@gmail.com, Veteran drummer (Ziggy Marley, Barrington Levy, Jimmy Cliff and now Stephen Marley)
Letters Of Intent
- Alex Boye, Recording Artist / Producer/ YouTube Artist, Zachary Mancuso is a force to be reckoned with and exudes passion and drive, especially when it comes to orchestrating shows, concerts, and interacting people. He's a great team player and always looks at the grander picture. Definitely a people person, and a forward thinker. Zach is an asset to anybody who hires him for his services.
- Susan Kemman, Zachary Mancuso is well connected with his Talents, Sponsors and Industry 'friends'...he provides a personal connection with all those he works with for easy and complete business interaction.
- Brian Rusch, PR Director for The Desmond Tutu Foundation, Zach worked with me on a music production in Hawaii and was both knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended!
- John Vergados, Skunk Magazine, You will be very happy picking Zachary Mancuso for your entertainment/event needs. Always going the extra mile to make sure your event goes off with a bang.
Timeline
Entertainment Production Coordinator
Turning Stone Casino
12.2022 - Current
Driver/Backline/ Assistant Tour Manager
John Lodge Band /Moody Blues
02.2018
Tour Manager
Alex Boye
11.2017 - 12.2017
Band/ Personal Assistant/Assistant TM
The Wailers Band
01.2017 - Current
Event coordinator/creator
Reggae For Life Festival
02.2014 - 05.2016
Tour Manager/Stage Manager
Wenrick-Birtcher Entertainment Media (WEM)
04.2012 - 04.2014
Consultant
Troublesome Festival
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Full Sail University