Russell Tobin

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Job Title: Event Manager Job Type: W2 Contract – 9 months Location: Glendale, CA-Remote Schedule: M – F 9am to 6pm Pay Rate: $ 70 / hour Position Overview: The Event Area Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all experiences and exhibitors within an assigned event zone. This role is responsible for managing communication, ensuring seamless operations, and overseeing the full event lifecycle—from load-in through daily operations to load-out. The ideal candidate excels at stakeholder coordination, problem-solving, and managing complex event environments in a fast-paced setting. Key Responsibilities Area Leadership & Communication • Serve as the main point of contact for all exhibitors, business units, and partners within the assigned event area. • Establish strong communication channels with internal teams, sponsors, clients, and vendors. • Participate in deliverable review calls and space reviews, providing relevant feedback. • Understand and track all needs, requirements, and specific details related to individual spaces. • Address exhibitor questions and escalate complex inquiries to the Event Producer as needed. • Proactively anticipate challenges and collaborate with partners to resolve issues. Event Operations Management • Lead load-in, daily operations, and load-out for the assigned event area. • Ensure business units and sponsors are fully prepared for all phases of the event. • Act as the primary liaison between exhibitors and facility teams for all venue-related needs. • Coordinate guest control procedures with Exhibitors, Operations, and Security. • Communicate schedule changes, new information, and operational updates to all relevant parties. • Support daily opening and closing processes, ensuring spaces are show-ready and guests are cleared at designated times. • Confirm all exhibitor materials are removed from the venue by required deadlines. Meetings, Walk-Throughs & Coordination • Participate in production meetings, vendor site visits, venue walkthroughs, and planning sessions. • Attend daily wrap-up meetings during load-in and operations. • Provide real-time updates to Event Management on progress, risks, and required next steps. Documentation & Reporting • Track onsite adjustments that may impact cost or operational planning. • Prepare daily reports for the assigned area using provided templates. • Contribute after-action notes and attend post-event debrief meetings as requested. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Meeting Planning, Marketing, Business, Theater, Communications, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of experience in production management, stage management, event production, or a similar role. • Understanding of technical event components (staging, audio, video, lighting). • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proven leadership ability with experience directing teams and vendors. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). • Strong organizational skills with the ability to make quick, informed decisions. • Familiarity with the brand, culture, and processes preferred. • Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.