Live Event Production Manager

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

. Coordinate with Production and Technical to develop planning and logistics

. Create, update, maintain CAD drawings for technical designs

· Maintain timeline of deliverables and distribution of materials through email, Dropbox and other forms of communication

· Manage sub-contractosrs to control, budget and deliverables

· Acquire permits, insurance certificates, venue materials and other project administrative documents

· Communicate with Technical and Production teams to identify areas of concern and troubleshoot early in the process

· Support scheduling and projects of regular team members

· Attend program site surveys and events as needed

· Ensure adequate client relations and development including timely recognition of communications

· Responsible for complete technical direction or supporting portions of the production and overall quality of the program.

· Assist Production lead with program settlement and recon; maintain and submit accurate invoice tracking grid

· Support Technical and Production staff at home office with day to day operations

· Co-coordinate with the Production staff members and freelancers who provide event operational support to the senior production staff and various project leadEnsure that health and safety guidelines are followed

. Approximately 50% travel required

. Able to work flexible hours at times

Qualifications:

· Technical Event or Agency experience with 5+ years' experience

· Bachelor's degree from a four-year college, or equivalent experience

Competencies:

· Demonstrated knowledge of event technical production

· Ability to work unsupervised on projects

· Demonstrated leader among employees and peers

· Strong negotiating skills and capacity

· Creative in thought and actions; ability to actively anticipate obstacles and create/suggest solutions

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

· Motivated self-starter that embraces the opportunity to work independently and tackle other duties as assigned

· Able to handle numerous accounts/projects simultaneously with excellent organizational skills

· Able to self-manage priorities, and meet deadlines

· Ability to effectively co-manage the project team

· Proficient in MS Office Suite, Dropbox, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and other basic software; Adobe Creative Cloud, Vectorworks a plus

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:

Employee required to spend a portion of time remaining in a seated position looking at a computer screen. Employee will be required to do some standing and walking.

Company Summary:

LEO Events is an award winning, full-service brand-experience agency. Since its founding in 2012,?the LEO Events?team has?showcased?fresh and fearless creativity,?inventive?tactics, and an exceptionally collaborative approach. LEO's increasingly diverse staff of more than 95 full-time employees is distributed across the country and in four offices – Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. LEO's?work is?intentionally?entrenched?in the latest advancements, research, and data, ensuring?that?all events – virtual,?live, and hybrid?– uphold a strong connection between brands and people. LEO's clientele includes national and international brands such as Walmart, AutoZone, Sherwin-Williams, Nissan, and Hilton.

LEO Events is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We don't just accept diversity, equity, and inclusion; we celebrate, support, and commit to growing it – for ourselves, our clients, our partners, our industry, and our communities.

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