Legends Global ยท 3 days ago
Director of Events & Special Projects
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expLegends Global is a leader in venue management and live event production, offering end-to-end solutions in sports, entertainment, and live events. The Director of Events and Special Projects will provide leadership in Event Services and manage special projects, with a focus on client communication during the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion project and ensuring operational excellence within the Event Services team.
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Responsibilities
Focused on pending, tentative, and licensed business, work closely with LACC Sr. Leadership, LACC Event Services and the construction partners (PCL & Webcor) to understand and troubleshoot challenges clients may be faced with during the LACC expansion project. Partner with LA Tourism Expansion Liaison to deliver collective and consistent response to citywide clients. Participate in site visits as needed
Continue as main point-of-contact to clients on all construction related topics onsite during events to ensure execution of commitments made by LACC and to address event challenges related to construction activities as they may arise. Identify solutions and offer alternative plans to client challenges through critical and strategic thought process and effectively communicate these plans to clients
Attend all coordination meetings and walkthroughs with the construction team to comprehend construction plans against event scheduling. Proactively manage upcoming event needs and maintain solid documentation related communication and necessary follow-up
Lead the development of the Event Services team by focusing on consistency in SOPs and supporting the growth of the team
Assume the coordination, planning, and execution of up to (4) major events annually as assigned
Responsible for a team of 3-4 Event Manager I & II, including training, professional development, and performance reviews
Complete special projects & other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency (Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree Preferred)
Years of related work experience in Event Management or Project Management: 5+ years
Must be able to effectively plan and schedule trade shows, conventions, and other events
Must understand construction impacts to event and venue operations
Competent in planning and successfully executing complex, large-scale events utilizing a minimum of 700,000 square feet of space and varying in scope
Experience in leading and developing a high-performing team of managers
Must be organized and detail oriented
Must excel in critical thinking and be a creative problem-solver
Ability to maintain calm and decisive judgement under challenging situations
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess superior interpersonal abilities when interacting with broad spectrum of stakeholders
Must be able to coordinate and schedule multiple timelines
Must be able to move around the facility remaining on the event floor for extended periods of time
Must be able to multitask in stressful, highly fluid situations
Knowledge of building policies, city codes and fire codes as they pertain to event management
Experience with union labor within the live event or trade show industry
Must have reliable transportation
Required variable work schedule such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends
Preferred
Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree
Business, Venue, Hospitality or Entertainment Management
Industry certifications: Certified Venue Professional (CVP), Certified Exhibition Manager (CEM), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Previous management experience in a convention center highly preferred
Experience in similar construction project, a plus
Knowledge of Momentus, iPlan, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office or similar software
Company
Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues and brands.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
New Mountain Capital
2017-05-04Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Shervin Mirhashemi
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Aronsky
Chief Financial Officer
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