Creative Events Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Creative Events Manager
Damminger Productions Santa Monica CA

DESCRIPTION:
Full service boutique event production company looking for a creative event manager. Seeking an upbeat, outgoing employee who can work well in a fast-paced atmosphere. In this position, you will get amazing hands-on experience producing events for prestigious clients and engaging in vigorous client development. Looking for someone with event production experience and a strong background in graphic design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Main duties will be to assist owner with creative needs (event decks, managing project content + branding needs, assist with social media content, work with clients' graphics teams on any/all artwork needs for each project, design and branding pitches, floor plans, etc)

• In addition this person will collaborate with the rest of the team on all details leading up to events, plus day of needs and post event recaps

• Maintain and expand client relationships

• Assist with new business and outreach

• Vendor Management

• Maintain various excel spreadsheets, create run of shows, create daily reports, recaps, expense reports

REQUIREMENTS:
• 2-3 years of experience in event production post-college

• 2-3 years of graphic design experience

• Ability to work some weekend and evening hours

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task

• Ability to meet goals and deadlines in a timely fashion

• Enthusiasm to learn and be an overall team player

• Must be a true go-getter and self-starter

• Love talking to people and making new contacts

• Proficient with e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Google Drive, Dropbox Keynote, and 1 or more of the following design programs: photoshop, Indesign or sketchup

• Must live in Los Angeles full time with transportation