april huff

About

Entertainment Industry professional with over 10 years of experience, specializing in live events.

Country

united states

City

nashville

Industry

entertainment

Skill

music, entertainment, social media marketing, live events, social networking, digital media, festivals, corporate events, record labels, event planning, concerts, conference coordination, special events production, coordinating events, project coordination, music industry, microsoft office, music festivals, event management, social media, sponsorship, events coordination, facility management, event production, special events, project management, food and beverage, customer service, leadership, team leadership, cross functional team leadership, interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, leadership development, venue management, music events, live event producer, rooming lists, special events coordination, artist relations, ground transportation, entertainment industry, business administration, broadway, crowd control, venue relations, conference production, quality control, post sales

Experience

freelance production assistant

live nation entertainment

2013-9 - 2013-1

Freelance Production Assistant for Music Midtown Festival

office and events coordinator

international entertainment buyers association (ieba)

2013-8 - 2014-2 · 7 mos

Worked in conjunction with Executive Director to plan and execute annual IEBA Conference, as well as manage daily office needs. International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) is the leading non-profit trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals. Representing over $1 billion in buying power, IEBA is an intimate organization that makes a huge impact. It's annual 3 day conference hosts 1200+ attendees and offers educational panels, artists showcases, and many networking opportunities.

artist and production coordinator

sixthman

2012-1 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

Worked closely with the Booking & Production Manager in all aspects related to event production from concept to completion. -Assisted with talent buying: curating artist lineups, creating offers, reviewing contracts, and tracking deposits. -Booked and managed travel for Production Manager and 40-person production crew. Negotiated group rates and secured hotel, airfare, and ground transportation for all events. Created and managed all staff rooming lists, pre-keyed rooms, and served as onsite hotel contact. -Onboard duties included managing artists arrival and check-in, setting up production office, creating daily schedules for crew, day sheets for artists, run of shows for stage managers, and settlement. Featured Sixthman Events include Cayamo, The Rock Boat, KISS Kruise, and the Kid Rock Cruise. Personal Favorite: Weezer Cruise.

assistant

creative artists agency

2007-5 - 2011-12 · 4 yrs 8 mos

* Assisted various agents in all aspects related to artist touring and also with daily administrative needs. * Assistant to Rob Light, Managing Partner & Head of Music Dept. Jan ’11 – Dec ‘11 * Assistant to Scott Clayton Aug ‘08 – Jan ‘11 * Assistant to Tim Beeding Jan ’08 - July ‘08 * Second Assistant to Rod Essig May ’07 – Dec ‘07 * Worked with top touring artists, including: * Kings of Leon, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, My Morning Jacket, James Taylor

freelance production assistant

aeg live

2013-7 - 2013-9 · 3 mos

receptionist

creative artists agency

2006-5 - 2007-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

project manager and producer

zac brown's southern ground

2014-2 - 2015-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

* Managed projects created by Southern Ground’s creative department and video/photo production team, Southern Reel. * Featured projects include: * The Making of The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1 * Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde * www.southernground.com * www.southernreel.net

senior director of event operations

tennessee performing arts center

2017-8 - 2019-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Manages the key client service areas of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and War Memorial Auditorium, with direct oversight of Technical Operations, Event Management, Food & Beverage, and House Management.