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Rachel Heitzer
Nashville, TN USA | +1.615.364.0296 | rachel@rachelheitzer.com
SUMMARY
Creative, strategic and enthusiastic International Live Events Producer with more than a decade of experience. Consistent track record of successful execution in fast paced, multi-level events and projects. Excellent professional leadership and motivational people skills. Practical and prompt problem solver, effective communicator with strong budget, organizational and project management experience.
EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara. Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2000
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Producer * US, International * Producer/Content Producer/Stage Manager
December 2011 – Present
Credits Include: ExxonMobil, Walmart, State Farm, Dell, Chipotle, American Cancer Society, Chobani, Proctor & Gamble, USA TODAY, PTC, Farmers Insurance, Bayer Healthcare, Ahold USA, DIY Network, Showtime Network
Ovation Events * US, International * Senior Producer
July 2007 – December 2011
Nokia, IDG Enterprise, Aflac, PTC, American Hospital Association, Allscripts, Avaya, NCPA, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading
PureSafety * USA – Canada * Project Manager, Tradeshows & Events
December 2006 - July 2007
Gigantour 2 * USA – Canada * Production Assistant
September 2006 to November 2006
Q Productions * USA * Production Coordinator
February 2003 - August 2006
Credits Include:
Sherwin-Williams, National Catholic Youth Conference, SAP, Commerce Bank, Provident Music Distribution, Coors Brewing Company, FTD, Coca-Cola/Burger King, MTV Latin Music Awards, various touring and one off music performance projects
Nashville, TN USA | +1.615.364.0296 | rachel@rachelheitzer.com
SUMMARY
Creative, strategic and enthusiastic International Live Events Producer with more than a decade of experience. Consistent track record of successful execution in fast paced, multi-level events and projects. Excellent professional leadership and motivational people skills. Practical and prompt problem solver, effective communicator with strong budget, organizational and project management experience.
EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara. Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2000
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Producer * US, International * Producer/Content Producer/Stage Manager
December 2011 – Present
Credits Include: ExxonMobil, Walmart, State Farm, Dell, Chipotle, American Cancer Society, Chobani, Proctor & Gamble, USA TODAY, PTC, Farmers Insurance, Bayer Healthcare, Ahold USA, DIY Network, Showtime Network
Ovation Events * US, International * Senior Producer
July 2007 – December 2011
- Led and managed all aspects of the production cycle for national and international events: client communication and timelines, technical, crew and venue logistics, budget reconciliation
- Integrated with Sales, Finance, Creative and Operations to ensure profitable and smooth programs
- Stage Management/Line Producer; scripting and show development; creative direction
Nokia, IDG Enterprise, Aflac, PTC, American Hospital Association, Allscripts, Avaya, NCPA, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading
PureSafety * USA – Canada * Project Manager, Tradeshows & Events
December 2006 - July 2007
- Developed National Marketing Campaign: Planned networking events in conjunction with tradeshow participation in major market cities. Campaign included event website launch, email blasts, contract negotiations, budget management and onsite execution
- Tradeshow logistics (200 national shows), organized simultaneous events and event inventory
- Sales lead management and ROI tracking
Gigantour 2 * USA – Canada * Production Assistant
September 2006 to November 2006
- Facilitated all international media and press coordination for Talent
- Managed guest ticketing and meet & greet functions
- Wardrobe consultant and purchaser for Talent
Q Productions * USA * Production Coordinator
February 2003 - August 2006
- Varied show positions: Assistant Producer, Stage Manager, Talent Wrangler, Production Assistant, Crew Travel, Vendor Resourcing
- Sales & Marketing: Market research for proposals and projects, RFP & Proposal preparation
Credits Include:
Sherwin-Williams, National Catholic Youth Conference, SAP, Commerce Bank, Provident Music Distribution, Coors Brewing Company, FTD, Coca-Cola/Burger King, MTV Latin Music Awards, various touring and one off music performance projects