Jessie Lawson
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EVA
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Entertainment Relations
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Sep 2021 - Present
Nashville-based startup aimed at automating the process of booking Live Entertainment. Artist Relations role focuses on sourcing and growing the roster of quality entertainment, and handling incoming inquiries for entertainment needs not on the platform. Managing knowledge resources for Entertainers on the platform to ensure utmost professionalism at events, education for those new to performing at corporate events. Nashville-based startup aimed at automating the process of booking Live Entertainment. Artist Relations role focuses on sourcing and growing the roster of quality entertainment, and handling incoming inquiries for entertainment needs not on the platform. Managing knowledge resources for Entertainers on the platform to ensure utmost professionalism at events, education for those new to performing at corporate events.
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Fair Market Austin
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Supervisor
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
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Black Fret (TM)
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United States
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Musicians
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Content Curator
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Began as Production Coordinator, became Content Curator in October 2016. Oversaw Production of carefully curated musical events for growing non profit at various Austin venues. Collaborated with premiere sound company and world class musicians to ensure well-organized events at various venues around Austin. After receiving full-time event management employment, stayed on the team for Content Curation, choosing media produced from events for distribution to press and social media channels. Began as Production Coordinator, became Content Curator in October 2016. Oversaw Production of carefully curated musical events for growing non profit at various Austin venues. Collaborated with premiere sound company and world class musicians to ensure well-organized events at various venues around Austin. After receiving full-time event management employment, stayed on the team for Content Curation, choosing media produced from events for distribution to press and social media channels.
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The Mohawk
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Events Manager
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
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Trident Hospitality Group L.L.C.
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United States
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Hospitality
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Marketing Director & Talent Buyer
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May 2018 - Sep 2019
Promoted to Marketing Director at new company formed from GDI. Solely responsible for all marketing, website upkeep, and social media aspects for ten downtown venues, each with a wide range of demographics. High volume graphics production for digital and physical marketing assets. Talent buying for public calendar & private event bookings for venues. Promoted to Marketing Director at new company formed from GDI. Solely responsible for all marketing, website upkeep, and social media aspects for ten downtown venues, each with a wide range of demographics. High volume graphics production for digital and physical marketing assets. Talent buying for public calendar & private event bookings for venues.
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Event Coordinator & Talent Manager
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May 2016 - Sep 2019
Responsible for execution of 250 events annually with both small and large budgets up to $250,000. Worked hand in hand with both corporations and DMC rated event planners. Integral part of a team that could handle executions of up to seven events simultaneously across three venues. Solely responsible for booking club calendar of music six days a week, and over 100 annual private party performances. Asked to stay on as event manager and consultant. Responsible for execution of 250 events annually with both small and large budgets up to $250,000. Worked hand in hand with both corporations and DMC rated event planners. Integral part of a team that could handle executions of up to seven events simultaneously across three venues. Solely responsible for booking club calendar of music six days a week, and over 100 annual private party performances. Asked to stay on as event manager and consultant.
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Production Manager (Executive Assistant)
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Facilitated planning, management and support for 50 events annually with budgets up to $100,000. Administrative work for booking agency including contract creation and execution, and logistics coordination. Facilitated planning, management and support for 50 events annually with budgets up to $100,000. Administrative work for booking agency including contract creation and execution, and logistics coordination.
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Office Manager & Communications Director
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2016
Performed all administrative functions for the business. Responsibilities and accomplishments include liaising with artists, performance confirmations and reminder calls, payroll management and material distribution for over 70 weekly performances and 100 annual private parties in seven states. Performed all administrative functions for the business. Responsibilities and accomplishments include liaising with artists, performance confirmations and reminder calls, payroll management and material distribution for over 70 weekly performances and 100 annual private parties in seven states.
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Logistics Coordinator
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
Assistant to boutique agency owner with unique national touring acts. Served as Logistics Coordinator, developing intricately detailed tour books. Assistant to boutique agency owner with unique national touring acts. Served as Logistics Coordinator, developing intricately detailed tour books.
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Mediatech Institute
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Higher Education
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Student Services
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
Temporary Student Services Agent at MediaTech's Institute for Recording Arts. Administrative Assistance, Lab Assistance, Finance Assistance, Booking Studio Time for Students, Assisting with Open House and Preparation for Meetings. Temporary Student Services Agent at MediaTech's Institute for Recording Arts. Administrative Assistance, Lab Assistance, Finance Assistance, Booking Studio Time for Students, Assisting with Open House and Preparation for Meetings.
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Marquee Theater
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Security
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Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
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Board Operator
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Mar 2008 - Jul 2008
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Education
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Austin Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Commercial Music Management -
East Valley Institute of Technology
Certificate of Completion, Radio Broadcasting