Festival Manager Resume

FESTIVAL MANAGER: Creative and results-oriented professional with expertise in event planning and marketing. Proven success in managing all aspects of large-scale special events, including sponsorship, volunteer recruitment and coordination, entertainment, and community relations. Demonstrated administrative strengths with an innate ability to multi-task. Bilingual (English / Spanish); comprehend French.

Key skills include:

> Event Planning & Management
> Team Building & Training
> Volunteer Recruitment
> Customer Satisfaction
> Organization & Follow-Through
> Relationship Management
> Travel Arrangements
> Project Management

EXPERIENCE

Manager, Arts Festival – Miami, FL, 20xx to Present
Top-rated annual juried fine arts / crafts show with over 300 international exhibitors, 150,000 patrons, and $1.5 million budget.

FESTIVAL MANAGER: Assist in the planning of all festival events, including patron programs, community events, focus groups, and sponsor planning and recognition events. Recruit, train, and supervise 600 student and adult volunteers in areas of patron services, artist assistance, and merchandise sales. Prepare, distribute, and then process all volunteer applications. Assign volunteers and communicate accurate, reliable information. Help create and execute promotional materials including sponsorship proposal packages and advertisements; proofread and edit marketing materials. Provide administrative support services for President and Board of Directors. Make travel arrangements and prepare agendas. Purchase and maintain inventory of office equipment and supplies. Act as liaison for city services and vendors.

Key Accomplishments:

* Directed all aspects of Student Ambassador Program, providing quality volunteers and PR through 15 area schools.

* Coordinated and organized volunteer appreciation party.

* Managed office relocation project; point person for architect, general contractor, moving company, landlord, and property management company.

* Suggested and booked talent for two of festival’s high-profile entertainment stages.

* Recommended and implemented VIP / Hospitality area.

International Festival – Miami, FL, 20xx to 20xx
Non-profit produces annual concert season, including 17-day music festival.

FESTIVAL MANAGER: Efficiently coordinated and supervised event-related activities, including traffic control, parking arrangements, logistical planning, crowd control, event staffing, and communications. Recruited, interviewed, trained, and oversaw 12 team members (seasonal employees, sub-contractors, volunteers, and interns). Negotiated and secured rental agreements with local venues. Managed artist and technical advancements, which included staging requirements, labor calls, live production, and backstage requirements. Piloted and implemented volunteer program. Prepared, finalized, and presented concert settlements and payments.

Key Accomplishments:

* Reduced operational expenses by securing new sponsorships and strengthening relationships with existing sponsors.

* Saved $250K against operational expenses for 20xx / 20xx budget.

* Wrote and maintained multi-million dollar operational budget while monitoring expenses for future forecasting.

* Increased quality of services by devising a financial pro forma used in evaluating future concerts and events.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Commissioner Joe Sanchez Fundraisers; Mass Media Enterprises Launch Party; Archdiocese of Miami Youth Center Dance Coordinator; Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce; Habitat for Humanity; OASIS Young Adult Retreats; Miami Globo Theater
EDUCATION

XYZ UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL; B.S. in Professional Administration, anticipated December 20xx
MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Miami, FL; Airline Ticketing and Reservations Agent Certification

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