Experience

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Provide client service in support of planning, organization, and management of events within the facility; monitoring logistics, drafting floorplans, and completing close-out tasks at event conclusion. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global policies and applicable laws; engage in cross department communication to ensure successful event execution. • Oversee all aspects of facility operations related to events • Produced Banquet Event Orders and created customized menus for Food & Beverage • Coordinated activities with security, contractors, and vendors • Client/ stakeholder management advising on deadlines, contract terms, and estimates Show less



Edmundo Montoya

• Dallas, Texas, United States

• Event Production Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Contribution to growth and maintaining client standards in service, leadership, innovation, and operations in their industry. Development of work plans based on extensive production experience and stakeholder management skills. Collaboration with teams to ensure requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track. Preparation of production documents, leadership of progress updates, and effective communication through final execution of event plan. • Managed events and projects from definition to deployment • Coordinated with internal teams and external resources ensuring events remain within scope and budget • Analyzed progress and, when necessary, adapted timelines and costs to match client objectives • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and contractors to procure quality services Show less



Arlington ISD

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Back of House Manager

  • Apr 2021 - May 2022

  Manager for all production and operations related activities of the Arlington ISD Center for Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA). Duties include: setup and teardown of events, venue maintenance (rigging, lighting, sound, HVAC, Emergency Systems), supervision/ scheduling of stagehand and housekeeping personnel. Meet and coordinate with campus fine arts directors and staff to plan campus events, including but not limited to: band, theater, orchestra, choir, art exhibitions, and UIL-sanctioned events. Strategically developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure safety and best practices. Maintained and developed great working relationships with all clients and entities, creating a work culture of excellence. • Matched production management practices to the educational curriculum needs of teachers and students • Managed operational budget of allocated district funds for equipment and labor resources • Served as production and stage manager for all campus/ community events • Coordinated safety protocols with local police, fire, EMT, health department, and other city entities Show less



Jazz at Lincoln Center

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2020

  Completed planning and preparation of event estimates for production and technical elements, consulting with venue users on labor, equipment, and schedule planning, as well as providing technical assistance. Coordinated with vendors on equipment rental orders. Managed I.A.T.S.E. Local 1 Stagehand workforce. • Tracked and managed an aggregate $1.8 million annual production budget • Managed an average of thirty events per season • Liaised as point person between clients, exclusive vendors, and internal teams • Maintained and tracked technical riders, drawings, and floorplans Show less



Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY)

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Production

  • Sep 2012 - Oct 2016

  Organized live concert series with over fourteen annual residencies. Reconciled venue contracts, developed event schedules, managed orchestra requirements, and rentals. Arranged procurement of equipment/cartage; coordinated event planning for gala receptions and maintained budget compliance. • Organized and managed a series budget of $3 million per year • Recruited, trained, and managed a production team of 15-20 staff • Advised company co-founders on optimized production strategies • Created new vendor connections to fit company needs Show less



Carnegie Hall

• Performing Arts
• 200 - 300 Employee

• NYO2 Production Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Collaborated with the Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall for the newly launched (2016) National Youth Orchestra-NYO2. Responsible for logistical planning and onsite leadership of concerts, including a combined massed orchestra performance of over two-hundred musicians; participating ensembles include The Philadelphia Orchestra, NYO-USA, NYO2, and local young musicians as part of the PlayIN program of the Philadelphia Orchestra Education Department. • Supported the advance planning of production and technical requirements • Coordinated on-site management of equipment logistics, personnel, and set up • Commended for clear and efficient production leadership Show less



City of Tempe

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• House Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2012

  Supervised all public areas, including two performance halls, an art gallery, and a multi-purpose special event space; offered the highest standards in client service to patrons and production companies. • Promoted to House Manager from an assistant position within one year of employment • Managed a diverse staff of volunteers and paid employees • Coordinated with catering, merchandise, and production crews to execute events Supervised all public areas, including two performance halls, an art gallery, and a multi-purpose special event space; offered the highest standards in client service to patrons and production companies. • Promoted to House Manager from an assistant position within one year of employment • Managed a diverse staff of volunteers and paid employees • Coordinated with catering, merchandise, and production crews to execute events



Music Celebrations International

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Performance Specialist/ Producer

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2012

  Managed musical tour logistics, concert operations, and budget planning. Engaged in leadership for artistic planning and collaboration with international partners; represented a vast clientele of musical and dance ensembles in world-wide performances. • Contributed to expansion of annual music festivals generating $400,000 additional revenue • Managed a combined $300,000 annual production and tour budget • Developed over forty musical tours annually • Produced exceptionally organized performances at major venues in the U.S. and Europe Show less