Description
emilymcarthur4@gmail.com | musicdreamer5.blogspot.com
Summary
I am a professional working in all aspects of the music industry since 2010 and since 2015 concentrated on multi–day music festivals. I am passionate about giving audiences the best weekend of their lives and keeping them safe while doing so. Ultimately I seek to be in site operations or festival management.
Experience Highlights
Security
- Experienced in crowd control and direction
- Trained to spot and respond to urgent situations in large crowds
- Knowledge of access rights of laminates and passes
Customer Service
- Five year background in consumer retail
- Understanding of how to communicate with the public and resolve conflicts
Employment History
SECURITY, The National, AEG Live, Richmond VA (June 2015-Present)
HOSPITALITY, Classic Amphitheater, AEG Live, Richmond VA (May 2015)
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, Stubhub Live at SXSW, Collide, Austin TX (March 2017)
ARTIST CHECKIN, EDC Orlando, Insomniac Events, Orlando FL (November 2016)
VENDOR/STAFF CHECKIN, The Festy Experience, The Artist Farm, Nelson County VA (October 2016)
CHECKIN/TICKET SALES, Devil’s Backbone Hoopla, Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company, Nelson County VA (September 2016)
HOLY GROUND CAMPING STAFF, Mysteryland USA, LiveStyle/SFX Inc, Bethel NY (June 2016)
MERCH SALES, Sunset Music Festival, Disco Donnie Presents, Tampa FL (May 2016)
ASSOCIATE, Kroger, Richmond VA (2011-2015)
Areas of Interest
- Technology used in the industry such as RFID and Apple Square
- Event site design and layout
- First aid and emergency medical response on festival sites
- Safety and harm reduction initiatives
Certifications and Training
- Texas Alchoholic Beverage Commission
Server/Seller Certification #6379802
Exp. 03/07/2018
