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Kathleen Bruce is a seasoned event and operations professional with a strong background in management, marketing, and sponsorship. With over 20 years of experience in managing large-scale events, she has developed expertise in credentialing, logistics, and operations management. Her education includes a Bachelor's degree in English with a Business Minor from Salem State University and a Junior Year Abroad at Cambridge University and University of London.

Experience

    • Executive Assistant to Chairman & CEO
      • Mar 2017 - Present
      • Boston, MA
    • Operations Manager Tailgate Party/ Super Bowl LVIII, Las Vegas, NV
      • Sep 2023 - Feb 2024

      Manage and oversee all aspects of credentialing system and process, including Advance, Pre Event, Day Passes and Teammate Check In; liaise with NFL client on credential system and 40+ vendors; manage and oversee janitorial scheduling and duties; assist with on-site office operations and managemen...

  • Party Planners West, Inc.
    • Culver City, California, United States
    • Operations and Credentialing Manager/SBLVII - Glendale, AZ
      • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Culver City, California, United States

      Operations and credentialing manager for SBLVII Tailgate Party build and load out for 8500 invited guests. Serviced 62 vendors, on boarded ICs, oversaw janitorial assignments and overall operations on site including IT, Xerox and Shred It connections, talent needs, runner tasks and timeline, don...

  • Party Planners West, Inc.
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Credentials and Operations Manager, Tailgate, Super Bowl LIV
      • Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
      • Miami, Florida, United States

      Oversaw and data input relating to credentials for Advance, Pre-Event and Gameday for Super Bowl LIV. Assisted with operations management in on boarding vendors, independent contractors and trouble shooting day to day.

    • Operations Manager & Building Liaison, Tailgate, Super Bowl LIII
      • Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
      • Atlanta, GA

      Work with vendors, independent contractors and runners and on-site access needs including deliveries, day passes, credentials, golf carts, radios and parking. Liaison with staffing companies for radio distribution, daily access list and general support. Team with security for on-site access and...

    • Operations Manager, Tailgate, Super Bowl LII
      • Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
      • Minneapolis, MN

      Assist with vendor an independent contractor on-site access, deliveries, talent needs, golf cart delivery and upkeep. Credential liaison for pre-game and Game Day credential check in. Work with runners on specific needs and deliveries. Oversee radio sign out and return. Monitor janitorial sta...

    • Operations Manager/GDFP/Tailgate Party - Super Bowl LI, Houston, TX
      • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
      • Culver City, CA

      Coordinated on site operations for 40+ independent contractors, office set up, shipping and receiving. Liaise with security team of 20+ for site safety, credentials, day passes and incident reports and onsite production requests. Coordinated golf carts, radios and uniforms distribution on daily ...

    • Production Manager
      • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
      • Boston, MA

      Managed production flow of local TV telecast. Oversaw talent and production staff courier process. Coordinated day-to-day production tasks and supervised B4 production assistant assigned to WBZ TV 4. Served as liaison to WBZ TV 4 department directors and B4 executive producers.

    • Operations Manager/Tailgate Party/GDFP - Super Bowl 50, Santa Clara, CA
      • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
      • Culver City, CA

      MVP Award for outstanding performance for site preparation. Coordinated on site operations for 50+ independent contractors, office trailer set up, shipping and receiving. Liaised with security team of 20+ for site safety, credentials, day passes and incident reports and onsite production reques...

    • TV Production Manager
      • May 2015 - Jul 2015
      • Boston, MA

      Oversaw & managed 20+ tv crew schedule, travel arrangements & payments. Facilitated production flow for script/schedule prep & special requests of crew. Assisted with talent area preparation. Managed work flow for PA's. Assisted with meeting preparations, catering & credent...

  • LA Marathon LLC
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Volunteer - Bib Pick Up & VIP Finish Line
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
      • Los Angeles, CA

      Assisted with bib pick up set up and distribution at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Worked with a group of race volunteers who located and escorted VIP runners to designated areas at the finish line.

    • Operations Coordinator/Tailgate Party/GDFP/EP - Arizona Super Bowl XLIX
      • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
      • Culver City, CA

      Coordinated on site operations for 50+ independent contractors, office set up, shipping and receiving. Liaised with security team of 20+ for credentials, incident reports and onsite production requests. Oversaw janitorial crew of 10+ for tailgate operations and clean up. Trained temporary office...

    • TV Production Manager
      • May 2014 - Jul 2014
      • Boston, MA

      Oversaw & managed 20+ tv crew schedule, travel arrangements & payments. Facilitated production flow for script/schedule prep & special requests of crew. Assisted with meeting preparations, catering & credentials. Liaison with B4 Producers & Executive Producer.

    • Production
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
      • Boston, MA

      During the week of July 1 - 4, 2013, assisted with management of VIP guest area and talent requests. Coordinated meals with catering for guests, talent, staff and public safety. Monitored credential distribution.

  • United States Olympic Committee
    • USA House, Summer Olympics, London, England
    • Volunteer
      • Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
      • USA House, Summer Olympics, London, England

      USA House- Credential Check-In. Greeted and checked credentials of athletes, donors, sponsors, NGBs, executives and other Olympic guests. Monitored guests re safety and security. Worked with Royal College of Art facilities team to ensure safety and respond to queries. Worked with Hilton Honor...

    • Auction Chair & Operations Co-Chair
      • Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

      Oversaw production and execution of school's annual fundraising event. Collaborated with key parent leaders to broaden fundraising focus beyond Junior class to include entire school. Liaison with Director of Development to maintain flow of information and integrate event duties and activiti...

    • Press Assistant for Press Operations for the Biathlon
      • Feb 2010 - Feb 2010

      Coordinated and assisted in the general operation of the Venue Media Centre. Supported the Press Mixed Zone Supervisor, facilitated media in interviewing athletes, coaches and officials as they left the Field of Play. Helped ensure the effective set-up, maintenance and operations of the Press C...

    • Assistant to Executive Producer
      • Apr 1989 - May 2004

      Assisted in planning and organizing annual civic event. Managed VIP party, including communications, food, supplies, guests, logistics, merchandise, and credentials. Communicated with Mayor, Governor, FAA, EMS, State Police, MBTA, FBI, National Guard, Boston and Cambridge Police and Fire, Bosto...

    • Road Race Co-Chair
      • Oct 2000 - Apr 2004

      Spearheaded operations and logistics for road race fundraisers. Teamed with Manchester elementary, high school and town officials, including police, fire and DPW. Solicited business and individual patrons for funding and support to benefit school enrichment programs. Managed seven-member commi...

Education

  • 1984 - 1986
    Salem State University
  • 1984 - 1986
    Salem State University

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