LAURA STAHMANN
COURTENAY
Summary
Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and a strong work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
BOOKKEEPER/ PROPERTY MANAGER
TIM MITCHELL PROPERTIES
Deep Bay, BC
04.2019 - Current
- Day to day bookkeeping
- Manages operations for commercial and residential properties.
- Coordinates tenant move-in and out process and orientates new tenants to property.
- Investigates and resolves tenant complaints, following government rules and regulations.
- Plans and schedules general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling projects for properties.
- Prepares detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
EVENT RENTAL MANAGER
ALL IN ONE PARTY SHOP
Comox, BC
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Manages day to day operations of the business.
- Handles all aspects of event booking and planning.
- Partake in daily discussion with client concerning upcoming events and Logistics.
DAY TO DAY ARTIST MANAGER/ TOURING MANAGER
CORB LUND
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed day to day operations of artists career, including scheduling, travel arrangements and budgeting.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and crew for all tours and events.
- Prepared and negotiated budgets for recording, touring, promotion and associated expenses.
- Maintained artist schedule for recording, touring, production, etc..
- Liaison between artist and outside entities such as accountants, agents, lawyers, record companies, and producers.
- Wrote and secured multiple national and provincial grants to aid artist touring and recording expenses.
DIRECTOR OF TOURING/ ARTIST MANAGEMENT
RGK ENTERTAINMENT
Nashville, TN
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Worked closely with artist's booking agents to develop national and international tours.
- Developed and analyzed business plans for assigned tours, including managing deal sheets.
- Worked closely with artists agents, record label and promoters to properly market each tour for maximum ticket sales.
- Managed/booked all logistical details, such as transportation, lodging, meals, and cargo transport.
- Negotiated contracts with outside vendors and crew.
- Implemented electronic tour book application.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
FRANTIC INC, METALLICA
Worldwide
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Responsible for worldwide air, hotel, and ground transportation for crew party (70-100 people).
- Obtained global work permits and coordinated visa applications for band and crew.
- Managed the production office, handled guest list coordination, and production accounting.
- Primary point of contact for management, business management, booking agent, venues including daily staff and security, publicist, record label, vendors, VIP ticketing teams, and promoters in advance, remotely, and on site.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RWTD LLC & THREE TWINS LLC, VAN HALEN
USA
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Primary point of contact for management, business management, booking agent, venues including daily staff and security, publicist, record label, vendors, and promoters in advance, remotely, and on site.
- Designated backstage rooms for artists, crew, production, security and accounting.
- Compiled tour itineraries.
- Managed production office, guest lists, tour credentials and ticket requests.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
THREE WISHES TOURS INC, CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Worldwide
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Scheduled and booked domestic and international travel arrangements for touring crew including flights, ground transportation, and hotel bookings.
- Prepared immigration paperwork and obtained necessary visas for each applicable country.
- Managed ticket requests, daily schedules, guest lists, manifests, meet and greet, catering advances, tour credentials, and daily cash flow both in advance, remotely, and on site.
- Dressing room ambiance coordinator.
Education
QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor -
04.2024
Basic Elements of Bookkeeping - undefined
VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY
06.2023
BA - Broadcasting and Electronic Communications
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Milwaukee, WI01.1995
Skills
- Highly skilled in office administration, bookkeeping, budget and financial management
- Experienced project manager with extensive communications expertise and hands-on knowledge in all aspects of office coordination
- Natural ability to solve problems under significant pressure
- Personable, professional, and enthusiastic team lead and coach; ready to motivate and inspire others
- Advanced experience with all standard business productivity software
- Thrives on multitasking while always giving 100%
Timeline
EVENT RENTAL MANAGER
ALL IN ONE PARTY SHOP
02.2023 - 07.2023
BOOKKEEPER/ PROPERTY MANAGER
TIM MITCHELL PROPERTIES
04.2019 - Current
DAY TO DAY ARTIST MANAGER/ TOURING MANAGER
CORB LUND
01.2018 - 11.2018
DIRECTOR OF TOURING/ ARTIST MANAGEMENT
RGK ENTERTAINMENT
03.2013 - 01.2018
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
FRANTIC INC, METALLICA
08.2008 - 12.2011
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RWTD LLC & THREE TWINS LLC, VAN HALEN
09.2007 - 06.2008
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
THREE WISHES TOURS INC, CHRISTINA AGUILERA
01.2007 - 01.2008
Basic Elements of Bookkeeping - undefined
VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY
BA - Broadcasting and Electronic Communications
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY