Experience

Base Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Company Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Responsible for the overall production and venue operations management for Magic Mike Live at The Sahara Las Vegas. Support the Vice President and General Manager in drafting and executing contracts, approving and tracking production expenses, budgeting and forecasting for all capital projects. Provide production direction to the cast, stage management, technical crew, front of house, box office, security, beverage and merchandise teams. Responsible for arranging housing, travel and planning… Show more Responsible for the overall production and venue operations management for Magic Mike Live at The Sahara Las Vegas. Support the Vice President and General Manager in drafting and executing contracts, approving and tracking production expenses, budgeting and forecasting for all capital projects. Provide production direction to the cast, stage management, technical crew, front of house, box office, security, beverage and merchandise teams. Responsible for arranging housing, travel and planning all company events. Direct liaison between the MML Worldwide production team and Meruelo Gaming.



Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Technical Entertainment Operations

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Director of Technical Entertainment Operations for the portfolio of Caesars Entertainment Properties in the Las Vegas Region. Provided technical direction to the Venue Entertainment Operations Managers. Ensured venues were event ready by meeting all OSHA and fire safety standards. Managed all venue capital projects, worked with the entertainment finance team on all departmental forecasting and budgeting. Supported the Regional Vice President with all aspects of operations and in negotiating all… Show more Director of Technical Entertainment Operations for the portfolio of Caesars Entertainment Properties in the Las Vegas Region. Provided technical direction to the Venue Entertainment Operations Managers. Ensured venues were event ready by meeting all OSHA and fire safety standards. Managed all venue capital projects, worked with the entertainment finance team on all departmental forecasting and budgeting. Supported the Regional Vice President with all aspects of operations and in negotiating all IATSE 720 agreements. Worked directly with high profile artists, promoters and production teams to maintain the technical artistic integrity of each production. Show less



Tampa Bay Lightning

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Facility Services Supervisor

  • Dec 2020 - Sep 2021

  Tampa, Florida, United States Facility Services Supervisor for Amalie Arena, home of the three-time Stanley Cup Champions, The Tampa Bay Lightning. Responsibilities included the day-to-day planning and execution of all conversion and environmental services needs to ensure event readiness. Assisted in hiring, training, coaching, development and discipline of the facility services team. Worked with the Senior Director of Facility Services to schedule, deploy and coordinate personnel to deliver extraordinary events for the… Show more Facility Services Supervisor for Amalie Arena, home of the three-time Stanley Cup Champions, The Tampa Bay Lightning. Responsibilities included the day-to-day planning and execution of all conversion and environmental services needs to ensure event readiness. Assisted in hiring, training, coaching, development and discipline of the facility services team. Worked with the Senior Director of Facility Services to schedule, deploy and coordinate personnel to deliver extraordinary events for the NHL, the NBA and mega concerts. Show less



Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stage Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  Las Vegas, Nevada Area Stage Manager for “KA” at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Responsibilities included: calling the show in a manner that maintained the original creative style and design concept of Cirque du Soleil. Integrated new artists into the show, conducted rehearsals, ran backstage cue tracks and supervised emergency rescue trainings. Maintained all show related paperwork including safety logs, artist tracks, the performance line-up, performance calendars and all disciplinary documentation. Facilitated… Show more Stage Manager for “KA” at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Responsibilities included: calling the show in a manner that maintained the original creative style and design concept of Cirque du Soleil. Integrated new artists into the show, conducted rehearsals, ran backstage cue tracks and supervised emergency rescue trainings. Maintained all show related paperwork including safety logs, artist tracks, the performance line-up, performance calendars and all disciplinary documentation. Facilitated the temporary closure of the theater due to the Covid Shutdown. Show less



Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entertainment Operations Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Las Vegas, Nevada Ensured every aspect of all Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's entertainment venues including the iconic music venue "The Joint", were event prepared for high-profile shows by collaborating with internal hotel/casino departments and external show promoters. This encompassed operations management for: technical stage elements, venue maintenance, front of house, guest relations, security and f&b. Advanced and facilitated all production elements for concerts and sporting events. Worked with the VP of… Show more Ensured every aspect of all Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's entertainment venues including the iconic music venue "The Joint", were event prepared for high-profile shows by collaborating with internal hotel/casino departments and external show promoters. This encompassed operations management for: technical stage elements, venue maintenance, front of house, guest relations, security and f&b. Advanced and facilitated all production elements for concerts and sporting events. Worked with the VP of Entertainment to create monthly labor and expense forecasts. Ascertained that all team members received adequate training to accomplish job responsibilities according to established department objectives. Show less



Encore Event Technologies

• Production Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

  Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Production Manager for large corporate events, concerts, weddings and experiences. Responsibilities included: pre-production planning, technical direction, show production, event execution and postproduction wrap-up. Ensured the client's visions were facilitated by leading the production team in high pressure and quickly changing situations to create exceptional events and one-of-a-kind experiences.



Wynn Las Vegas

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stage Manager, Le Reve - The Dream

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

  Las Vegas, Nevada Area Managed the cast and crew of the aquatic spectacular, “Le Reve - The Dream” during performances and rehearsals. Duties included: calling the show and running backstage cue tracks while maintaining clear communications with all show departments. Implemented production rules, policies/procedures, created the performance line-up and maintained the performer calendar while adapting quickly to changing situations.



Caesars Entertainment Corporation

• Production Stage Manager, Jubilee Theater, Ballys Las Vegas

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Las Vegas, Nevada Area Played an integral role by creating and executing the call script for the “Jubilee” re-vamp. Supervised, supported and created plans for the stage crew while ensuring the director's creative vision and style were facilitated. Trained incoming stage managers, supervised maintenance on rigging, sound, lighting and props through proper documentation and use. Secured the real time execution of “Jubilee” on a nightly basis.

• Stage Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2014

  Las Vegas, Nevada Area Stage Manager for “KA” at the MGM Grand and “Zumanity” at New York New York Hotel and Casino. Ensured Cirque du Soleil's artistic vision was carried out by calling the show in a manner that maintained the original creative concept. Integrated new artists into the show, conducted rehearsals, ran backstage cue tracks and supervised emergency rescue trainings. Maintained all show related paperwork including safety logs, artist tracks, the performance line-up, performance calendars and all… Show more Stage Manager for “KA” at the MGM Grand and “Zumanity” at New York New York Hotel and Casino. Ensured Cirque du Soleil's artistic vision was carried out by calling the show in a manner that maintained the original creative concept. Integrated new artists into the show, conducted rehearsals, ran backstage cue tracks and supervised emergency rescue trainings. Maintained all show related paperwork including safety logs, artist tracks, the performance line-up, performance calendars and all disciplinary documentation. Show less