Kevin Bibbs
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced live events & touring specialist encompassing both freelance and in-house production experience. Proficient and experienced in forging a collaborative culture amongst global artists and the needs of international fans and main stream, incorporating global differences in methodologies to foster a sense of innovation for both the artists and clients. As a dedicated team player, I plan to contribute my knowledge and learn from my colleagues as we grow as one.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Business Manager - Touring & Live Events
Dream Maker Entertainment | SM Entertainment
06.2024 - Current
- Created(talent scouting/scoping), managed(operations & logistics), and executed multiple K-pop tour's throughout North America handling on average, 5-8 cities per tour.
- Spearheaded recruiting and onboarding for new and existing venues, vendors and legal related agencies for each different tour.
- Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verifications and authorizations for all services related to the tour such as COI's, immigration related services, agreement contracts, production(rental, purchase), labor union etc.
- Implemented and executed business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms. Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Main point of contact between artists agencies, venues, vendors and all legal affairs.
Live Events Specialist
Studio Outliers
01.2024 - Current
- Artists & repertoire, artist management
- Scouting for new talent for future collaborations (tours, events, label deals)
- Support on any artists related tours, events, photoshoots etc)
- Point of contact between artists agencies and related.
- Operations & logistics (live events & tours).
Director of Live Events
Grandy Entertainment
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Led and orchestrated a cross-functional team of 5, delivering an executable strategy; deploying multiple live events to the market, showcasing strong leadership skills and collaboration expertise.
- Launch, supervised and guided live event & touring development, collaborating with marketing, finance, production, legal affairs and all related venues/vendors.
- Established and maintained production pipelines, provided detailed production reports and ensured milestones were consistently met.
- Reviewed and approved legal documentation, deal memos, contracts to be sent accordingly ensuring timely submission.
- Analyzing and studying entertainment trend on a daily basis to successfully launch and execute current and future live events and tours.
Tour Manager - Touring & Live Events (KPOP)
2MG/FLMG | Live Nation Entertainment
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted and supported tour and production related directors/managers on operations and logistic matters, ensuring efficient methods and timing manners. Recorded detail notes during meetings and scouts and managed confidential documents and paperwork.
- Managed all aspects of a high-volume desk, including travel/stay arrangements, maintaining and updating calendar, creating daily and weekly data reports (ticketing & expenses), taking calls/notes, collecting and submitting proper documentation for visa's and immigration related issues and all operations and logistics related matters for all tours.
- Artist liaison and point of contact between artists and all related organizations managing scheduling, accommodations, travel/stay, and all artist related inquiries.
- Artist care and guidance during tour ensuring top-notch comfort/condition and accessibility.
- Coordinated with venues and vendors delivering proper resources and documentations to expedite work flow.
Intern - Touring & Live Events
Music Enkor
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Artist care while on tour but not limited to; translating, driving artists and related entourage from point a to point b, purchasing & preparing requested items for tour, venue drop off location coordinating, calendar and scheduling, meal coordinations and all aspects related to the tour.
- Assisting in numerous promotional events before a tour to market and raise awareness for positive ticket sales.
- Develop and execute PR and related timelines, assist in the writing of press releases, blogs and other PR deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Media Business
City University of New York, Queens College
New York, NY06-2015
Skills
- Operations management
- Negotiation
- Business administration
- Partnership development
- Business generation
- Business planning
- Live events & touring operations, logistics
Languages
Korean
Full Professional
Timeline
Content Business Manager - Touring & Live Events
Dream Maker Entertainment | SM Entertainment
06.2024 - Current
Live Events Specialist
Studio Outliers
01.2024 - Current
Director of Live Events
Grandy Entertainment
08.2023 - 03.2024
Tour Manager - Touring & Live Events (KPOP)
2MG/FLMG | Live Nation Entertainment
01.2015 - 03.2020
Intern - Touring & Live Events
Music Enkor
12.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Media Business
City University of New York, Queens College
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