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Profile Summary * Production and operations: full spectrum of stage/production shows, major headliners and concerts (popular, classical), sports and special events, conferences/conventions, theme parties, specialty attractions, Las Vegas-style New Years Eve galas * Technical specification: full spectrum of venue design/development, audio/video, stage technology, and entertainment systems, installation, staffing, operation, and maintenance * Programs with audience capacities over 6,000 * Relentless pursuit of surpassing guest expectation of the brand experience in every detail, including highest caliber of entertainment product quality and consistency, content, presentation, dress code, and relevance. * Full spectrum of PC and Mac platform operation including entire Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, PPT, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop Operations * P & L responsibility for all departments with typical program revenues exceeding $25 million * Routine profit margins at better than 35% of revenue * Final variances consistently on time and on budget within 5% of initial objectives * Staff supervision of over 500 individuals in areas of administration, artistic personnel, costume and scenic technicians, operations, A/V and technical support, ticketing/box office/audience operations, and outside vendor/contractors * Key contract negotiation in all performer, technician, support, and supplier agreements * Talent contractor/booking agent, negotiating directly with artists and with major LA, NY, and Miami talent agencies, with savings of 10% - 20% in 3rd party booking fees * Extensive supervision of all safety operations and maintenance including OSHA and Fire Life Safety compliance for all employee and guest areas * Motivational and collaborative team-builder through strategic hiring, tactical staff coaching, growth, and development, training and operating policies/procedures manuals and programs, goal-oriented evaluation review and appraisal programs Sales/Marketing * Successful guest relationship and credibility builder with leading F500 client companies by going the extra mile through continuous program development coinciding with client objectives * Strategic and tactical event plans with all corporate partners that achieve the goals of every operating department in the company, resulting in unified and successful operating partnerships with all divisions, and maximum revenues * Comprehensive marketing campaigns inclusive of custom websites, social media, flash emails, collateral materials with event presentations, program one sheets, ratings highlights, print creative, newsletters, and awards submissions to foster high profile clientele as repeat guests * Strategic capital expenditure programs assuring long term growth Peter Aaronson Executive Entertainment Management and Marketing pdaaronson@gmail.com Summary * Production and operations: full spectrum of stage/production shows, major headliners and concerts (popular, classical), sports and special events, conferences/conventions, theme parties, specialty attractions, Las Vegas-style New Years Eve galas * Technical specification: full spectrum of venue design/development, audio/video, stage technology, and entertainment systems, installation, staffing, operation, and maintenance * Programs with audience capacities over 6,000 * Relentless pursuit of surpassing guest expectation of the brand experience in every detail, including highest caliber of entertainment product quality and consistency, content, presentation, dress code, and relevance. * Full spectrum of PC and Mac platform operation including entire Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, PPT, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop Operations * P & L responsibility for all departments with typical program revenues exceeding $25 million * Routine profit margins at better than 35% of revenue * Final variances consistently on time and on budget within 5% of initial objectives * Staff supervision of over 500 individuals in areas of administration, artistic personnel, costume and scenic technicians, operations, A/V and technical support, ticketing/box office/audience operations, and outside vendor/contractors * Key contract negotiation in all performer, technician, support, and supplier agreements * Talent contractor/booking agent, negotiating directly with artists and with major LA, NY, and Miami talent agencies, with savings of 10% - 20% in 3rd party booking fees * Extensive supervision of all safety operations and maintenance including OSHA and Fire Life Safety compliance for all employee and guest areas * Motivational and collaborative team-builder through strategic hiring, tactical staff coaching, growth, and development, training and operating policies/procedures manuals and programs, goal-oriented evaluation review and appraisal programs Sales/Marketing * Successful guest relationship and credibility builder with leading F500 client companies by going the extra mile through continuous program development coinciding with client objectives * Strategic and tactical event plans with all corporate partners that achieve the goals of every operating department in the company, resulting in unified and successful operating partnerships with all divisions, and maximum revenues * Comprehensive marketing campaigns inclusive of custom websites, social media, flash emails, collateral materials with event presentations, program one sheets, ratings highlights, print creative, newsletters, and awards submissions to foster high profile clientele as repeat guests * Strategic capital expenditure programs assuring long term growth Peter Aaronson Executive Entertainment Management and Marketing pdaaronson@gmail.com
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