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Legends Global · 1 day ago

KFC Yum! Center - Event Manager

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Legends Global operates the KFC Yum! Center, a multi-use entertainment venue in Louisville, Kentucky, hosting a variety of events. The Event Manager is responsible for preparing and executing events, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring excellent service and safety during events.

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Responsibilities

Serves as primary, on-site, point of contact on behalf of the venue in order to carry out the necessary actions to make each event successful Develops an understanding of each department’s policies and procedures in order to coordinate and plan all aspects of each assigned event

Communicates with various departments so that appropriate staff members are made aware of event needs

Develops and updates production notes and schedules so that staff is properly informed of timelines and all information pertaining to each event

Patrols and inspects the building to ensure readiness prior to each event and takes corrective action where needed

Identifies and manages issues during events in order to ensure excellent service to clients Assists in enforcing venue rules, policies, and procedures to ensure that clients and tenants are abiding by contractual obligations

Collaborates with the University of Louisville to plan all aspects related to the building operation for NCAA games

Works with the Box Office and production teams in order to develop CAD drawings for ticketed events

Collaborates with finance to estimate costs associated with productions

Compiles and reviews MOD report notes following each event so that appropriate staff is informed of all incidents

Follows up with any issues that are noted

Coordinates with first aid provider in order to assign appropriate first aid staffing for each event

Create and submit staffing plans to facility third party provider and internal departments in a timely manner in order to maintain outstanding guest services at all arena events

Create cost estimates for each event and present in a timely manner to Finance and General Manager for approval

Serve as escalation point to guest inquiries, concerns and/or complaints effectively and calmly interacting with guests and employees both during events and after

Enforce and regulate venue security policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of safety for staff and guests

Ensure the proper documentation of incident reports and report to executive management incidents and make immediately decisions and communicate with guest services staff in emergency situations

Provide necessary training, support and guidance to guest services and security staff