Max Oken
Director of Entertainment and Operations at The Neverlands- Claim this Profile
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Keith Fowler
Max has an idiosyncratic vision of the scripts he directs. Unless his skills are needed to reproduce uniform genres in a uniform manner, he provides the individualizing that directing should be. He follows through with excellent execution. Max gives more than expected for any assignment he takes on. I recommend him most enthusiastically. Keith Fowler, DFA Professor Head of Directing Emeritus University of California Irvine 92697
Keith Fowler
Max has an idiosyncratic vision of the scripts he directs. Unless his skills are needed to reproduce uniform genres in a uniform manner, he provides the individualizing that directing should be. He follows through with excellent execution. Max gives more than expected for any assignment he takes on. I recommend him most enthusiastically. Keith Fowler, DFA Professor Head of Directing Emeritus University of California Irvine 92697
Keith Fowler
Max has an idiosyncratic vision of the scripts he directs. Unless his skills are needed to reproduce uniform genres in a uniform manner, he provides the individualizing that directing should be. He follows through with excellent execution. Max gives more than expected for any assignment he takes on. I recommend him most enthusiastically. Keith Fowler, DFA Professor Head of Directing Emeritus University of California Irvine 92697
Keith Fowler
Max has an idiosyncratic vision of the scripts he directs. Unless his skills are needed to reproduce uniform genres in a uniform manner, he provides the individualizing that directing should be. He follows through with excellent execution. Max gives more than expected for any assignment he takes on. I recommend him most enthusiastically. Keith Fowler, DFA Professor Head of Directing Emeritus University of California Irvine 92697
Credentials
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COVID-19 Compliance Officer (C19CO)
Health Education ServicesSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Covid-19 Worker Protection & Awareness Courses
CALINC Training, LLCAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control
World Health OrganizationJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate Program
Los Angeles County Department of Public HealthJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Covid-19 Awareness and Safety
360 Training LtdJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)
Facility Management Training ExpertsMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Conflict Resolution
AmeriCorpsMay, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Osha 30
OSHA Safety Training InstituteJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
Center Theatre GroupApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Extinguisher Useage
The Music CenterApr, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Neverlands
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Entertainment and Operations
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Oct 2022 - Present
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California Institute of the Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Production - RedCat
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Praxis Limited / Max Oken Productions - Freelance
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Event Producer
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Jan 2010 - Present
Provided event design and management services to verity of Industries and platforms. My Past clients have included, Google, Red Bull Energy Drinks, The Leaf Group, Foot Locker, and JM – Eagle. Provided event design and management services to verity of Industries and platforms. My Past clients have included, Google, Red Bull Energy Drinks, The Leaf Group, Foot Locker, and JM – Eagle.
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CIM Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Property/ Studio Manager - The Lot at Formosa
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Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
CIM is an investment and real estate company based in Los Angeles, California, at the Lot at Formosa. I led daily teams managing the seven large Sound Stages studios and eight Office Buildings. I streamlined processes for contracting and leasing by refining tracking and communication, which increased revenue and customer satisfaction. ● Managed all rentals of the facility end to end. I wrote and edited contracts to suit the needs of each party involved, provided bids that outlined the spaces and services provided, set up accounts for payment, and provided logistical outlines and staffing plans for each event. The rentals ranged from large-scale commercials with Taco Bell to Gala's with MPTF. ● Responsible for all vendor contracting and management, which I ranged anywhere from 60-90 different vendors. I scheduled and managed communication with tenants and inspected all work to ensure all services met CIM's standards and the Tenant's expectations. ● Aided in construction, repairs, and maintenance teams in service of the tenants on the lot, totaling hundreds of service calls and dozens of maintenance and construction projects per month. ● Responsible for tracking and managing potential event rentals, averaging 10-12 a week, and converting over 10 percent of them into clients, adding almost 65% more event revenue in 2022. Show less
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Center Theatre Group
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Facilities /Health and Safety Manager
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
Center Theatre Group is one of the largest Non-Profit Theatre Companies in the world, producing and presenting theatre at the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum, and the Kirk Douglas Theatre. I managed facility operations for all buildings, including artistic, manufacturing, and office spaces. While working at Center Theatre Group, I pioneered suitability practices that made the Kirk Douglas Theatre a California Certified Green Business.● Managed and implemented all logistical planning and personnel connected with the day-to-day facility Operation, including maintenance, building engineering, housekeeping, and FOH teams creating a cohesive and consistent operation with customer service and a professional demeanor as the primary focus.● Managed all contractors, vendors, and service contracts, assuring the company got the best service and pricing available to keep all maintenance on schedule and under budget.● Assisted in creating and analyzing the annual Facilities and Operations budget, including projecting utilities and labor costs based on the use of the space and rate increases, creating more accurate numbers for future budgets.● Developed and implemented the SOPs, job descriptions, and policies for Facilities teams, staff, and vendors. To ensure a collaborative focus on organizational goals to increase staff, talent, and guest experiences. Including Safety Manuals with role-specific instructions and general overviews.● Created and managed training for safety plans, including evacuation, fire, earthquake, active shooter, and COVID planning. Show less
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Facilities Manager
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Sep 2011 - Nov 2020
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An 11:11 Expirence
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Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Producer - Head of Production
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Jan 2018 - May 2020
I worked with an 11:11 Experience and opened up the 11:11 Theatre in West Hollywood. I Installed the majority of all technical systems acquired production equipment and got the inaugural production of Famous off the ground. I worked with an 11:11 Experience and opened up the 11:11 Theatre in West Hollywood. I Installed the majority of all technical systems acquired production equipment and got the inaugural production of Famous off the ground.
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Ojai Playwrights Conference
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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General Manager
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May 2015 - Nov 2018
Managed the planning and budgeting of a conference and festival for over 250 employee’s. Managed contracts and negotiations with artists and unions. Managed the day to day operation of a multiple facilities, venues and housing complexes. Worked with the marketing and artistic teams to meet deadlines and sales goals. Managed the planning and budgeting of a conference and festival for over 250 employee’s. Managed contracts and negotiations with artists and unions. Managed the day to day operation of a multiple facilities, venues and housing complexes. Worked with the marketing and artistic teams to meet deadlines and sales goals.
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YoungArts
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2018
I was brought in as a Production Coordinator for the seasonal events for the Young Arts mentor-ship and training programs. I would coordinate with production and oversea on deliverables and show management. I was brought in as a Production Coordinator for the seasonal events for the Young Arts mentor-ship and training programs. I would coordinate with production and oversea on deliverables and show management.
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Aviron Pictures
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Coordinator- : The Stanger's Hollywood Experience
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Working with Immersive theatre team of Josh Randle and Eric Vosmeier I aided in the day to running of operations of the immersive experience for the motion picture The Strangers - Prey at Night. Working with Immersive theatre team of Josh Randle and Eric Vosmeier I aided in the day to running of operations of the immersive experience for the motion picture The Strangers - Prey at Night.
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Leaf Group
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Technology, Information and Internet
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200 - 300 Employee
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Producer and Expirence Designer
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2017 - 2018
I worked with the Leaf Group on a immersive employee and product focused experiences. I designed and installed a recreation of the CBGB in New York for employees . As producer and designer I worked with the company to create concepts focused around employee enrichment. I worked with the Leaf Group on a immersive employee and product focused experiences. I designed and installed a recreation of the CBGB in New York for employees . As producer and designer I worked with the company to create concepts focused around employee enrichment.
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XPRIZE
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Event Manager
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2017 - 2018
I was hired as an independent contractor to help create and manage several events including the annual gala. I created managed budgets, Contracting vendors, and aided in the creation of the event design and flow. I was hired as an independent contractor to help create and manage several events including the annual gala. I created managed budgets, Contracting vendors, and aided in the creation of the event design and flow.
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Devilish Theatricals
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Producer
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2016 - 2017
As lead Producer of the show The Devil You Know I was responsible for the creation and management of the budget, hiring of creative team and all vendors, as well as handling all ticketing and social media platforms. As lead Producer of the show The Devil You Know I was responsible for the creation and management of the budget, hiring of creative team and all vendors, as well as handling all ticketing and social media platforms.
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Liberty Hill Foundation
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer / Director / Producer
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
I worked with the Liberty Hill Foundation on there Annual Gala designing a creating several exhibits. Several of the pieces I created ended up in museums featuring political art. I worked with the Liberty Hill Foundation on there Annual Gala designing a creating several exhibits. Several of the pieces I created ended up in museums featuring political art.
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Musical Theater West
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Supervisor
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2015
Working on a contract basis I worked nearly four seasons with musical theatre west as a stagehand, carpenter, and stage supervisor. The job entailed running load in/out for each production, and managing the stage crew and technical operations for the shows while we were in production. Working on a contract basis I worked nearly four seasons with musical theatre west as a stagehand, carpenter, and stage supervisor. The job entailed running load in/out for each production, and managing the stage crew and technical operations for the shows while we were in production.
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McNally Enterprises Inc
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Technical Director - Special Projects
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2015
I worked with Mcnally Enterprises as a freelance tech director on special projects and event installs. My work ranged from contracting, drafting, and building out assigned projects from the ground up. I worked with Mcnally Enterprises as a freelance tech director on special projects and event installs. My work ranged from contracting, drafting, and building out assigned projects from the ground up.
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Knockti Harbor Resort
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Kelseyville , CA
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Operation Supervisor - Event Staff/ Security
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Jan 2002 - Nov 2009
Knockti Harbor Resort and Spa was a full-service resort and entertainment venue in northern California, boasting five stages, including a 1500-seat showroom and a 7000-seat amphitheater. During my time, I supervised events and security operations for the venues, overseeing the load-ins and outs, traffic, and patrons' safety. • Managed Onsight event and security staff ranging from 20- 100 employees across the Knockti Harbor Resort and Spa campus. • Created work schedules and operational plans, including traffic, parking, transit, and evacuation. • Coordinated with Local law enforcement, Fire Department, and other relevant organizations to ensure the smooth and safe operation of all events. • Acted as onsite safety manager creating reports and liaising between HR, production, and law enforcement. Show less
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Education
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UC Irvine
B.A, Theatre/Film -
Mendocino College
Associate's degree, Psychology -
Mendocino College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General