Swan Dive - AustinGeneral Manager
Nov. 2012 - Nov. 2017Austin, TX-Improved sales - Transformed a failing venue into a highly profitable business, responsible for P&L and POS system, managed inventory and product list
-Improved Relations - Created and maintained relations with numerous production companies, event planners, distributors, sponsors, talent buyers, sound engineers, customers, etc.
-Staff development - training, team building, developed new policies for venue operations, hiring and firing
-Managed facility and improved infrastructure - maintenance and code compliance, designed new performance and revenue spaces, expanded structures
-Negotiated and authored contracts for all venue rentals including South by Southwest events
Official SXSW Venue Manager - extensive interactions with production companies, bookers and caterers, hosted an average of 45 bands a day, coordinated with SXSW administration, staff and volunteers
-Event booking, production and promotion As much as I loved this job, I decided the long and late hours were wearing on me after 5+ years. I´m ready for a new environment!