Rachel Heitzer
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I have 12+ years experience working in fast paced multi-level live events. Currently, I travel extensively (75%) nationally and internationally leading and managing all aspects of the production cycle to include client communication and timelines, technical, crew and venue logistics, creative & scripting development and budget reconciliation. 

This career is a passion that keeps growing to higher levels and I don't want to stop climbing! I believe my perspective is relevant, my work ethic is enduring and my experience is always expanding.  I am client facing, professional, proactive, outgoing and witty. I have never known a 9 to 5 work environment and I love my airline status upgrades!  Most importantly, it was love at first site the first time I set foot in a load in.  More than decade later, I am still totally in love with production. 

Laundry List:
  • 12 years of Live Show Experience 
  • International Experience - Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa
  • 90% B2B, 10% B2C Experience 
  • Manage event budgets $25,000-1,000,000
  • Trade Show and Exhibit experience
  • Video Production & Digital Media knowledge & resources 
  • Thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Thorough knowledge Power Point, Keynote, Adobe; basic knowledge PhotoShop, Illustrator, Vectorworks
  • Experience managing/resourcing all aspects of large scale Live Events: venue advance, technical production, crew & travel, security, registration, webcasting, recording, video production, content/media management, press, marketing, exhibits & signage
  • Manage all client relationships, expectations and deliverables
  • Experience in development & maintenance of complex line-by-line budgets
  • Knowledge of essentials of business meetings, business and consumer events, trade shows, multimedia and brand experiences 
  • Experienced in one off concerts, award shows, festivals, touring, meet & greets
  • Creation and management of timelines and production schedules; client & crew communications
  • Venue selection, site surveys & advance; permits, codes, safety
  • Name Artist booking, rider accommodations & onsite management
  • Development of scripting, technical cueing & speaker production support
  • Stage Management including presenter coaching, presentation editing, maintaining schedule/timings, set/talent transitions
  • Storyboarding, creative development and writing treatments for live stage or video production
  • Advanced understanding of CAD drawings, Stage Renderings & Stage directions
  • Advanced understanding of Audio, Lighting, Video equipment and Scenic/Staging
  • Contractor, local labor and union labor booking & onsite management 
  • Vendor resourcing, RFP process, negotiation & contracts
  • Integration with production, creative, finance and sales teams including internal and external resources
  • Strong problem solving skills relating to client or budget needs; logical and quick to resolve successfully
  • Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to multi-task & handle multiple projects/events simultaneously
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