Event Producer Resume Samples

4.7 (129 votes) for Event Producer Resume Samples

The Guide To Resume Tailoring

Guide the recruiter to the conclusion that you are the best candidate for the event producer job. It’s actually very simple. Tailor your resume by picking relevant responsibilities from the examples below and then add your accomplishments. This way, you can position yourself in the best way to get hired.

Craft your perfect resume by picking job responsibilities written by professional recruiters

Pick from the thousands of curated job responsibilities used by the leading companies

Tailor your resume & cover letter with wording that best fits for each job you apply

Resume Builder

Create a Resume in Minutes with Professional Resume Templates

Resume Builder
CHOOSE THE BEST TEMPLATE - Choose from 15 Leading Templates. No need to think about design details.
USE PRE-WRITTEN BULLET POINTS - Select from thousands of pre-written bullet points.
SAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS IN PDF FILES - Instantly download in PDF format or share a custom link.

Resume Builder

Create a Resume in Minutes with Professional Resume Templates

Create a Resume in Minutes
CM
C Mohr
Chesley
Mohr
1506 Stroman Centers
Chicago
IL
+1 (555) 762 8416
1506 Stroman Centers
Chicago
IL
Phone
p +1 (555) 762 8416
Experience Experience
San Francisco, CA
Event Producer
San Francisco, CA
Homenick, Kautzer and Walter
San Francisco, CA
Event Producer
  • Assisting with timeline management during the planning period to ensure all of the “project management” happens
  • Manage sponsor communication and management
  • Promote best practices: provide ideas to improve sales strategies and operations
  • Work in partnership and support the efforts of senior and executive-level sales leadership in the business development to include
  • Works with developers and designers to define and align on-brand event execution
  • Manage sponsor/speaker communication and management
  • Work with production companies, venues, vendors, and talent on event activations
San Francisco, CA
Freelance Event Producer
San Francisco, CA
Kulas LLC
San Francisco, CA
Freelance Event Producer
  • You will be creatively centric, driving delivery excellence across the agency and the brands you are associated with. You will ensure that the highest standards of creativity and craft are always upheld
  • Financial management to ensure costs are controlled (working with the agency team)
  • Make outstanding work
  • Agency side project management leading up to event activity
  • Management of budgets, timings and other production documentation
  • Supplier sourcing, briefing and management
  • Make creative suggestions: ideas come from anywhere
present
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Director, Event Producer
Philadelphia, PA
Beatty, Beer and Hyatt
present
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Director, Event Producer
present
  • Post-event tracking and ROI analysis to help measure the company’s marketing initiatives and improve future performance
  • Simultaneously manage & execute multiple events of varying sizes at any one time
  • Work comfortably & effectively in fast shifting and constantly iterating environments and situations
  • Be a problem solver. Flag when there are issues or questions, but provide a recommended solution or course
  • On-site management of event execution for our key tentpole events as well as ad hoc events through the year
  • Manage & deliver in high pressure and multitasking situations
  • Manage event budgets and negotiate best pricing
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Design
Rutgers University
Bachelor’s Degree in Design
Skills Skills
  • Optimizing audio, video, lighting and staging for the best quality attainable
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management
  • Search out opportunities to help others improve skillsets and knowledge base
  • Prompt, thorough, professional communication with all team members, Client, and business partners
  • Proven ability to perform and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment
  • Ability to work in multiple environments while traveling on business with little delay
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions of wide variety and complexity
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, new business environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong communication skills
Create a Resume in Minutes

15 Event Producer resume templates

1

International Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic preparations, creative pitches, formulate first draft budgets and clients presentation
  • Execution of events eg conferences, exhibitions, private parties, weddings, product launches, awards, high profile events, luxury brand events, gala dinners, and other high end occasions
  • Manage events from conceptualisation to execution, to include creative development, venue sourcing, design & décor production, AV & technical management, entertainment and catering management, pre and on-site event logistics and team management
  • Responsibility for event budgets from draft to reconciliation, events must be meticulously managed, delivered on target to meet client expectation and company profit margin
  • Identify and develop new business relationships
  • Maintain knowledge of key trends and event content to keep all solutions fresh, innovative and exciting
  • Ensure the very best suppliers have been sourced and are engaged at best possible preferential rates
  • Manage production team across the event including visualisation, research and on-site support
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in event management and production
  • Experienced in handling and developing strong relationships with senior clients and high-net worth individuals
  • Solid knowledge and local/regional contact book of venues, design, technical and all production suppliers
  • Excellent grasp of event trends and technologies
2

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage day-to-day client relationships
  • Manage all aspects for client deliverables (internal and external) for events
  • Manage site evaluation and contract negotiation
  • Manage and monitor venue contracts to avoid penalties
  • Manage all on-site activities to include, but not limited menus, entertainment, transportation, etc. (all aspects of the event)
  • Manage event registration
  • Prepare and produce event materials (notebooks, signage, etc.)
  • Manage audio visual planning and execution
  • Manage sponsor/speaker communication and management
  • Onsite management of event set-up and execution including décor, production, transportation, and entertainment
  • Provide strategic insight on all marketing activity (campaigns, conferences, events, etc.); on time and on budget
  • Work in partnership and support the efforts of senior and executive-level sales leadership in the business development to include
  • Representing the business in high-level meetings to discuss strategy, client presentations
  • Prepare and be able to present high-level client presentations on calls with publishers, sales staff
  • Support sales specialists (staff) with significant selling materials (defined as sales support). This includes strategic development as well as managing the execution
  • Drive and monitor event performance against stated objectives
  • Prepare accurate budgets and estimates for assigned events
  • Maintain regular event reports for department director to include financial status and overall logistical status
  • Follow Departmental Procedures and Rules for Executing Work
  • Complete event files
  • Prompt review and resolution of all vendor invoices
  • Correct coding and processing of all vendor invoices
  • Complete and up-to-date reports to marketing managers and department director
  • 3 - 5 years related experience in event production role
  • Experience managing national events
  • Tradeshow booth management
  • Guerrilla and social media marketing experience
  • Budget management, financial management and projection skills
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions of wide variety and complexity
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management
  • Be the go-to expert for all event-related inquiries
  • Demonstrated event experience in a for-profit environment (publishing/media preferred)
  • Creative, multi-tasker, problem solver, team player
  • Proven track record of developing industry relationships with clients and peers, vendors and business partners
  • Cvent experience preferred
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  • Proficiency using Mac Software suites preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, new business environment
  • Executive level contact with new and prospective clients
  • Ability to work in multiple environments while traveling on business with little delay
  • Proven ability to perform and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment
3

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage sponsor communication and management
  • 2-4 years related experience in event production role
  • Tradeshow booth experience
  • Guerilla and social media marketing experience
4

Multimedia Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working knowledge of Audio, Video, automated electronic control technology, WAN and some IP based technology
  • Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Lync
  • Working knowledge of EMS (Citi specific) or similar external booking management system
  • Working knowledge of TMS (Tandberg Management System)
  • Basic understanding of Codian MCUs, BlueJeans, Cisco, Telepresence, PGi audio conferencing
5

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Act as relationship manager & client adviser on all projects assigned
  • Responsible for event production and management for corporate clients
  • Responsible for project budget management and events' financial
  • Ensure the projects are managed in line with the company's policies and procedures
  • Act as a mentor to the less experienced producers
6

Temporary Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage client/advertiser expectations by ensuring delivery of the highest quality service, and act on client feedback
  • Work with internal teams on creative, design, press and legal
  • Manage event planning staff and team members on-site with clear roles and responsibilities
  • Must be able to work independently and contribute in a team environment
7

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for managing and producing events on behalf of Thrillist Media Group’s clients and advertisers
  • Work with production companies, venues, vendors, and talent on event activations
  • Effective budget management
  • Manage all event documentation such as budgets, receipts, contracts, and invoices
  • Creation of event materials such as run of show timelines, contact lists, deliverables, shot lists, and other documents pertinent for event
  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3-4 years of related digital/media work experience
  • Experience in event management, event planning, advertising, and promotions
  • Knowledge of national venues and vendors
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and Google Mail
  • Must be comfortable working nights & weekends
8

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Producing and executing flawless high profile events, end to end in close cooperation with our external agencies
  • Building, maintaining and managing relations with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Creating and delivering project work plans and revising these appropriately to meet the ever changing needs and requirements
  • Identifying resources and assigning responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of multiple events
  • Manages financials by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
  • Works with developers and designers to define and align on-brand event execution
  • Submits project status reports to stakeholders, reviews, anticipates and reacts to change
9

Momentum Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working with the EY account team to scope opportunities and identify their fit for the centre and alignment to the Momentum business case
  • Lead a team including the EY account team, client and facilitator to understand their ‘IQ and EQ outcomes’ and develop ½ - 2 day ‘experiences&#8217
  • Provide coaching to the account/ client teams throughout the design process to shape their inputs/ content in line with the technology and ethos of the centre
  • Establishing the creative direction of events, from conception through to completion
  • Contribute to the continued development of the centre, through supporting areas such as methodology development, marketing and building the pipeline
  • Leverage collaborative event design methodologies to generate creative ideas / themes for an event, ensuring that each client experiences a tailor-made event identity. Anticipates what clients want and design immersive experiences to deliver on their needs
  • Crafts a professional, holistic end-to-end experience for each event, combining environment design, graphics and technology to create the desired atmosphere
  • Visualises and illustrates event designs from conceptual mood board to the final output, as well as detailing the event narrative in a storyboard format (or similar)
  • Assists in the preparation of proposals, tender documents, presentations etc
  • Leads the post-event follow-up process, ensuring that all outputs are packaged and distributed suitably
  • Takes responsibility for capability and development in response to developing use cases
  • Participates in external and internal marketing, ensuring that messaging is aligned to Momentum’s use cases
  • Contributes to the event scoping/qualification process, ensuring that the right events are accepted into Momentum
  • Excellent communications (written and verbal) skills and executive presence
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential
  • Strong working knowledge of a professional services organization
  • Project management experience – able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Possesses a deep understanding of the key business and financial drivers that determine the firm's success – particularly our business development and go-to-market strategy
  • Ability to work with the uppermost levels within the firm and build solid relationships with multiple internal groups
10

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop creative solutions for client event requests from concept to completion as assigned
  • Ensure that designs meet property and client expectations, are within budget and deadlines are met
  • Foster relationships with property Catering, AV, Convention Sales and Services departments
  • Conduct sales calls and meet with clients to drive revenue for the department and company
  • Attend planning meetings and interface with internal departments, clients and properties to resolve issues
  • Develop and maintain a global understanding of property meeting space, outlet, and venue capabilities for event opportunities
  • Promote best practices: provide ideas to improve sales strategies and operations
  • Mentor, coach and train employees on event design and sales techniques
  • Liaise with existing clients to ensure repeat business
  • Communicate project status, timelines and delivery information to clients and internal teams
  • Cultivate a creative and collaborative environment to inspire design and build cohesive teams within the department, division and properties
  • Participate in studio tours, client site inspections, FAM trips to promote MREP business
  • Assist with event installations as needed. Participate in critique and final walkthrough with client
  • Review outgoing event bays, pick lists, and orders to ensure that operations teams understand the event scope
  • Complete all required paperwork in detail: proposals, cost sheets, contracts, quotes, change forms, floral demonstrations, tear down notes, recaps etc
  • Stay current in design trends, entertainment, production, vendor products, and new industry technologies
  • Ensure that databases are updated with status and client follow-up is timely
  • Become fluent in MREP inventory
  • Be an active MREP ambassador for the company and within the events and production industry
  • At least 5 years in special event, production, entertainment, catering or hospitality industry including at least 3 years in sales
  • At least 3 years supervisory experience
  • Ability to work with large groups, DMCs or Incentive Sales Organizations
  • Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Proficient knowledge of computers, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
11

Event Producer Trainee Resume Examples & Samples

  • Foundation core consulting skills, trained in a ‘Big 4’ (or equivalent) environment
  • Project management / event management / PMO experience
  • Strong stakeholder management and communications skills
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
  • An interest in leading practice collaborative event design and delivery techniques
  • Confidence with ambiguity, and ability to adapt to new challenges with an understanding of the end goal
  • Preferred: Interest and/or experience in design (eg communications, thinking, visualising, prototyping etc.)
12

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Destination/Immersive Based Experiences
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Develop programs for non-contemporary events
  • Work with artists, sponsors, and other stakeholders to create event content and schedules
  • Partner with marketing and public relations teams to ensure successful events
  • 5+ years of professional event planning experience – focus on live entertainment events strongly preferred
  • Understanding of destination/immersive-based events
  • Experience with digital and mass communications
  • 4-year B.S. Degree in a related field
  • Public relations in marketing background
  • Prior experience in the entertainment industry
13

Event Producer, Clinical Events / Meetings Resume Examples & Samples

  • Facilitating events onsite and “producing” clinical trial trainings
  • Demonstrable toolkit of ideas for designing meeting programmes and concepts
  • Extensive event design and production experience, preferably with some pharmaceutical events exposure
  • Meeting facilitation experience/comfort and experience with public speaking
  • Coordinate with other project resources within and outside the organization
  • Monitor and Manage efforts of cross functional project teams
  • Participate in proposal development and sales/proposal presentations
  • Implement continuous improvement activities for assigned projects
  • Proven client handling skills and experience pitching new ideas to clients
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed organisation and leading and participating in teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain demanding timelines. Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
  • Strong organisational, planning and project management skills
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
  • Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
14

Brand Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Strong ability to build project plans and budgets
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to details
  • Experienced with details and logistics on a global level for to support our client’s learning journey
  • Adept at cultivating internal relationships, communicating with senior leaders, and managing external partners and vendors
  • A “driver” personality: You’re biased toward action, a great collaborator and master simplifier. You never stop pushing towards clarity and delivery
  • Grittiness: You are equal parts planner and doer- will go above and beyond to meet hard deadlines and ensure an excellent attendee experience. You are resourceful when others give up
  • Ensure that our processes are scalable and allow for a deep understanding of what worked and what could be improved. Post-mortems and ROI analysis enthusiasts welcomed!
  • Demonstration excitement and creativity to navigate the puzzle of event creation and production
  • Demonstrate business and financial acumen to make strategic decisions, engage in negotiations, evaluate issues and propose solutions
15

Associate Director, Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Simultaneously manage & execute multiple events of varying sizes at any one time
  • Oversee the design of event collateral, video creation, marketing and promotional materials while liaising with external & internal design resources
  • Present event proposals and recommendations to internal clients and potential event partners
  • Work closely with external partners to strategically bring their brands to life through our global events
  • Venue and vendor sourcing for activations and events
  • On-site management of event execution for our key tentpole events as well as ad hoc events through the year
  • Manage event budgets and negotiate best pricing
  • Review and navigate necessary vendor contracts, working with internal finance and legal teams for appropriate reviews and approvals
  • Post-event tracking and ROI analysis to help measure the company’s marketing initiatives and improve future performance
  • Research and stay on top of event trends, innovations and industry best practices as well as nurture relationships with global vendors (focus on NYC & London)
  • Deliver the high-quality experience that is representative of our world-class, professional agency
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, adapted for audience
  • Have a point of view: bring ideas and recommendations
  • Be a problem solver. Flag when there are issues or questions, but provide a recommended solution or course
  • Anticipate, don’t wait to be told; understand what will be needed and drive against it
  • Work comfortably & effectively in fast shifting and constantly iterating environments and situations
  • Build relationships across numerous stakeholders -- be able to work up, down and lateral across the organization and network and within the industry with press and partners
  • No job too big or too small – a roll up your sleeves and get it done attitude
  • Manage & deliver in high pressure and multitasking situations
  • Detail oriented, excellence obsessed
  • Collegial – injects a spirit of inclusiveness, collaboration, humor and fun
16

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • As an event producer, you will focus on the creation of business market issue oriented programs
  • Responsibilities include in-depth phone research with our existing customer base profile, market analysis and content development with an emphasis on identifying, recruiting and managing cutting edge speakers
  • You must demonstrate strong investigative and analytical research skills and the ability to translate this research into a compelling, commercially viable event agenda
  • Your objective is to recruit, qualify and direct both seasoned speakers and original thought leaders new to the speaking circuit
  • You will support top presenters and panelists in building a world class experience for your presenters, program sponsors and delegates
  • You will also participate in sponsorship discussions and give strategic direction to sales, marketing and promotional efforts
  • You are ready to join our team if you are business savvy, can identify industry trends and issues and are comfortable working with high-level industry leaders
  • You must have a 4 year college degree
  • Three years experience in conference/event production
  • Strong networking, negotiation and relationship building skills
  • You must also be deadline driven and able to travel
17

Technical Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in industrial design or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years’ work experience consistent with position duties and responsibilities
  • Proven history of custom builds in the areas of fabrication, staging, trussing, rigging and other related infrastructure
  • Current and working knowledge of A/V, lighting tools and technologies
  • Expertise in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and other related design, planning and collaboration software
  • Fabricate custom fixtures and exhibits to required specifications from CAD drawings
  • Satisfy scheduling and production requirements for fabrication of wood, laminate, acrylic and metal display parts
  • Maintain Nies/RRD facilities; oversee maintenance of all hand tools and equipment
  • Comply with general safety, EPA, OSHA and fire safety regulations; comply with security policies
  • Maintain forklift certification and operate equipment, vehicles and machinery with skill
  • Pull, pack and prep properties and assets for shipments and manage project preparation details via asset manifests
  • Consult with design and production teams with key insights, data and critical technical production considerations
  • Fabricate custom shipping crates, road cases and other protective measures for event properties
  • Maintain inventory counts on client-owned and internal assets and interface with WMS/ERP systems to document
18

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design event spaces that are in line with the Facebook brand while using cutting edge technologies
  • Take an innovative approach to spacial design to bring event concepts to life
  • Research new technologies, vendors, and physical experiences to create custom, cutting edge activations at Facebook events
  • Properly use Facebook marks in spacial design, event activations, promotional materials, etc
  • Work on several high impact project simultaneously
  • Manage expenses to stay within project budgets
  • Manage tight timelines to ensure delivery of files and concepts to production vendors
  • Work with fabrication, A/V, and other event vendors to ensure accuracy from design to fabrication
  • Localize event experiences to ensure designs are locally relevant, yet maintain overall brand guidelines
  • 5+ years of physical or spacial design
  • Knowledge of physical design and building event spaces
  • Experience sourcing and implementing cutting edge event technologies
  • Vendor management including fabrication, A/V, and on-site event vendors
  • Time management and experience meeting tight deadlines
19

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prompt, thorough, professional communication with all team members, Client, and business partners
  • Proactively engage with Team and Client to pursue process improvements
  • Search out opportunities to help others improve skillsets and knowledge base
  • Pre-event
  • Assist Clients with pre-booking walkthroughs and facility reservations
  • Event script preparation and distribution
  • Provide estimates of AV vendor labor costs to be incurred
  • Technical resource scheduling for equipment and labor
  • Thorough testing of equipment use cases ahead of event
  • Navigate and support Client media playback and presentation methods
  • Clear communication with all team members and stakeholders
  • Event execution
  • Coordination of technical services for assigned events, including audio-visual equipment, and relevant facility operations
  • Coordination of AV vendor labor resources
  • Optimizing audio, video, lighting and staging for the best quality attainable
  • Direction of the technical team; calling the show
  • Dynamically flex to Client needs and complications
  • Post-event
  • Oversee proper strike of event space(s)
  • Review services rendered vs. estimates to update billing
  • Gathering of event data and client feedback within a common metrics reporting system
  • 5+ years of experience with event AV and live event planning
  • Working knowledge with audio, video, lighting and staging systems
  • Ability to use AV resources to increase production value and exceed Client expectations
  • Able to coordinate event production teams upwards of 20 persons
  • Focused, organized and effective in stressful and ambiguous environments
  • Can effectively engage at every level of the organization, across several departments
  • Working knowledge of event budgets
  • Understanding of marketing techniques
  • 10+ years of experience with event AV and live event planning
  • Intimately acquainted with local event resources
20

Associate Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conceptualize, design, produce, and manage assigned events both on campus and off campus
  • Coordinate the overall design, flow, and feel of the event and provide support through the planning process to ensure the event meets presidential standards and expectations
  • Help to maintain detailed event files and updated information on event attendees, donors, and friends of the University as needed. Develops and maintains an extensive network of contacts, internal and external to facilitate event coordination
  • Researches potential new vendors. Determine appropriate vendors for each aspect of an event. Negotiate contracts with vendors and monitor delivery of goods and services to ensure contract terms are satisfied
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
  • Experience in Event Production from start to finish
  • Experience in Event Design
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Computer skills, including complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, mail merges and printing, office equipment and any supportive skills
  • Data Management
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required
  • Strong organizational skills including ability to organize resources
  • Ability to manage workload well and prioritize effectively when faced with multiple projects, events, and deadlines
  • Ability to respond/follow through quickly to problems and questions
  • Ability to coordinate and maintain a complex calendar
  • Ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Ability to organize and coordinate special projects
  • Must have a sense of “protocol” with top level executives
21

Freelance Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Agency side project management leading up to event activity
  • Quality control of the activity to ensure the creative output is maintained
  • Costing ideas from creative teams
  • Build relationships with best in class third parties
  • On time, on budget
22

Freelance Junior Event Producer J Walter Thompson Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supplier sourcing, briefing and management
  • On site event management, including suppliers and staff
  • Financial management to ensure costs are controlled (working with the agency team)
  • Maintain high standards of written and verbal communication both within the agency, to clients and supplies to ensure our reputation is maintained
  • Make creative suggestions: ideas come from anywhere
  • Make outstanding work
23

Event Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Motivated to deliver outstanding results, both in terms of quality and financial performance
  • Proactive, tenacious and determined to secure the best quality speakers within agreed deadlines
  • Confident and capable of communicating with senior industry executives as peers
  • In possession of excellent telephone skills for research and speaker acquisition
  • Literate, persuasive and imaginative, with first rate copywriting skills
  • Able to plan a project from start to finish and familiar in working with tight deadlines
  • Is flexible and willing to work on a variety of events