Job Type
Full-time
Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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Coordinate with Production and Technical to develop planning and logistics
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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
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Approximately 50% travel required
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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.
Salary Description
70,000