Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
. Coordinate with Production and Technical to develop planning and logistics
. 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
. Approximately 50% travel required
. 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.