Lucas Robertson

Assistant Manager of Special Events & Entertainment @Gaylord Texan

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I am a top-performing Project Manager with extensive experience in hospitality, events & entertainment management, and team leadership. I am highly skilled and overseeing all facets of project lifestyle, directing cross functional teams, to ensure adherence to scope, strategies, timeline, and budget. I also have a proven ability in evaluating existing operations to identify an efficiencies, redundancies, and risks, leveraging, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodology to streamline workflow, maintain internal controls, and drive improvement. As well, I am recognized for successful stakeholder management, fortune, clear channels of communication to ensure accurate reporting, expectation management, and regulatory compliance.

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Work Background

Gaylord TexanAssistant Manager of Special Events & Entertainment

Aug. 2023Grapevine, Texas, United States · On-siteLead day-to-day operations for entertainment programming activated in a variety of retail and leisure spaces hitting sales and revenue goals while maintaining brand standard at a premium level. Lead creative innovation through collaborative councils, post-activation evaluation, and market research. Cultivate strong relationships with cross functional teams to service hundreds of thousands of guests annually. • Create and lead trainings and continued development for seasonal and on-call staff including three levels of leadership – detailing operations, technology, brand standards, and seasonal goals. • Collaborate with marketing and outside party IP holders (Universal, Warner Brothers, Pixar) to provide and create proof materials for activations and promotions to drive hotel revenues. • Produce a multitude of seasonal and brand standard live performances with actors, singers, musicians, and circus performance professionals, including audio and visual, casting, design, and space operations. • Act as ‘Operations Manager’ for the brand Christmas brand program ‘ICE!’, a once of the kind ice sculpture spectacle attraction complete with Christmas and winter themed games, live performances, and food and beverage activations.

Gino's East & The Comedy BarBartender

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2020Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

His Gracious HandsMarketing Events Coordinator

Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2018Sachse, Texas, United States · Hybrid

The Branding IronReporter/Staff Writer

Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2016Laramie, Wyoming, United States

The Associated Students of the Performing ArtsElected Treasurer

Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2016

Tower City ComedyFloor Manager

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013Paris, Texas, United States

Fort Worth ISDTeacher

Aug. 2022 - May. 2023Fort Worth, Texas, United States · On-siteDevelop and implement comprehensive project scope, strategies, and timelines in administering educational programs to students grades 6-12, using a TEKS-aligned curriculum. Maintain full accountability for both classroom operations and a 600-seat proscenium theatre. Cultivate cross-functional collaboration to foster streamlined workflow and effective milestone achievement. ● Tailored programs and strategies based on student capabilities and objectives, leveraging in-class exercises, activities, and testing. ● Participated in Texas UIL One Act Play Competition in both middle and high-school levels, managing project lifecycle from inception to completion. ● Produced and directed student-led theatre shows, providing detailed direction to realize production vision and goals.

North Texas Health AgentsLicensed Sales Agent

Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2022Keller, Texas, United States · HybridHere, I maintained a robust book of business of health insurance clients, presenting customized product portfolio and solutions in alignment with individual needs. I also conducted comprehensive data collection and assessments to maintain accurate and current CRM. • Delivered a robust pipeline and improved lead conversion through communication, inquiry response, and presentation of initial underwriting. • Executed successful sales presentations across webinars, in-person meetings, and phone consultations, resulting in increased sales. • Ensured working knowledge of health insurance industry regulations and changes, ensuring up-to-date credentialing and licensure.