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Kip Carlson

North Hollywood

Summary

Highly skilled operations and maintenance manager with extensive experience in managing large teams, overseeing venue operations, and ensuring seamless event execution. Proven track record in managing staff, contractors, and vendors, along with hands-on experience in venue remodeling, maintenance, and safety protocols. Strong leadership abilities with a focus on optimizing efficiency and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GM's Assistant Maintenance Manager Operations Supervisor

The Belasco/Live Nation
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed daily operations for a large venue, including scheduling, hiring, payroll, and overseeing staff
  • Led operations for concert venues, ensuring smooth execution of events from set-up to closure, including guest services, security, and crowd management.
  • Handled medical emergencies, physical altercations, and ejections during events, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Managed Special Events
  • Managed vendor relationships, including scheduling, negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery of services and supplies.
  • Built and implemented cleaning staff roles, including scheduling, duties lists, payroll, and supply management.
  • Directed venue remodeling projects, from demolition and restoration to painting, design, and final inspections.
  • Supervised maintenance projects, coordinating with contractors and engineers for tasks such as concrete work, flooring, painting, and plasterwork.
  • Conducted small repairs, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks, ensuring continuous venue operation and compliance with fire safety standards.
  • Managed waste removal schedules and coordinated all vendor and contractor engagements.

Self Employed
01.2005 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of large venues
  • Hiring
  • Scheduling
  • Bartending
  • Inventory
  • Product Orders
  • Security
  • DJing

Operations Maintenance Manager

The Wiltern Theater
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supervised maintenance projects, coordinating with contractors and engineers for tasks such as concrete work, flooring, painting, and plasterwork.
  • Operations for concert venues, ensuring smooth execution of events from set-up to closure, including guest services, to crowd management.
  • Guest services, ticket scanning, and security measures.
  • Managed opening, ensuring that all aspects of the venue were operational and prepared for events.

Operations Overnight Supervisor

The Hollywood Palladium
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Guest services, ticket scanning, and security measures.
  • Executed strategies for crowd control, ensuring safety and a positive experience for attendees.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures, ensuring that all aspects of the venue were operational and prepared for events.
  • Maintained a strong cleaning team, developing detailed cleaning protocols and ensuring a clean, safe environment for guests.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Project Highschool
01.1996

Music Production & DJ - undefined

Musicians Institute
01.2017

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Event Coordination & Execution
  • Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Maintenance & Repairs
  • Project Management
  • Venue Remodeling & Design
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Organization Skills
  • Solution Based Attitude
  • Excel
  • ABI
  • Rome
  • Outlook
  • Audio, Video, Lighting

Certification

  • Highschool Diploma
  • Music Production & DJ

Timeline

GM's Assistant Maintenance Manager Operations Supervisor

The Belasco/Live Nation
01.2020 - Current

Operations Maintenance Manager

The Wiltern Theater
01.2019 - 01.2020

Operations Overnight Supervisor

The Hollywood Palladium
01.2017 - 01.2019

Self Employed
01.2005 - Current

Music Production & DJ - undefined

Musicians Institute

Highschool Diploma -

Project Highschool

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