Logan shust

Newport Beach Film Festival

07.2025 - Current

Led community outreach and partnership development for the Newport Beach Film Festival, cultivating and managing relationships with 90+ local businesses, sponsors, schools, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to expand festival reach and visibility.
Planned and executed community tabling activations and partner-facing events, representing the festival on-site and increasing awareness, engagement, and partner participation.
Served as a primary liaison for partnering organizations, coordinating event logistics, communications, and customized activations aligned with each partner’s goals.
Collaborated cross-functionally with programming, marketing, and events teams to deliver targeted outreach campaigns, including curated community events, strategic email follow-ups, and sponsor activation strategies.
Organized and produced partner-hosted events, including planning a dedicated film festival for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, securing a theater venue, coordinating catering, and managing event timelines, locations, and on-site operations.
Represented the festival in calls, meetings, and presentations with prospective partners, effectively communicating the festival’s mission and securing long-term community involvement.
Supported festival hospitality and filmmaker relations, assisting programmers, guests, and partners to ensure a seamless, welcoming, and professional festival experience.

Newport Beach Film Festival

07.2025 - Current

Collaborated closely with major partners to plan and execute high-profile community and industry events at the Lido Theater, including talent-driven screenings, live Q&As, and educational programming.
Coordinated a large-scale community screening and live event featuring Maia Kealoha, lead actress of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, overseeing outreach to four Santa Ana–area schools, student attendance, and interactive Q&A programming.
Managed end-to-end talent hospitality for featured guests, including hotel coordination, arrival logistics, scheduling, and on-site support to ensure a seamless and professional experience.
Organized food, accommodations, and on-site logistics for attending students, incorporating live cultural performances with hula dancers, photo opportunities, and audience engagement activities alongside the talent.
Planned and executed additional educational and cultural events, including a live Q&A with Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), known for performing “Satisfied,” and coordinated outreach with Orange County School of the Arts for student participation.
Partnered with Easterseals Disability Film Challenge to secure a theater venue for their live-streamed event, coordinating catering, hosting logistics, and on-site production support for the Film Challenge showcase.
Served as a primary on-site liaison for partners, talent, and guests, ensuring timelines, accessibility needs, and event operations were executed smoothly and professionally.

PacSun

10.2020 - 02.2021

Managed day-to-day retail operations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, visual merchandising guidelines, and operational procedures.
Supervised, coached, and developed staff through ongoing training, performance feedback, and leadership by example to support team growth and retention.
Maintained a strong focus on customer experience, resolving escalated issues professionally while reinforcing brand values and service expectations.
Supported sales goals through effective scheduling, floor leadership, and operational organization to optimize productivity and customer flow.

Tillys

11.2017 - 10.2020

Directed daily store operations, overseeing sales performance, merchandising standards, inventory control, and cash management to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.
Led, trained, and supervised a team of associates, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while driving accountability and performance standards.
Implemented customer service strategies that prioritized guest satisfaction, brand alignment, and repeat business, consistently delivering a high-quality in-store experience.
Analyzed sales metrics and operational reports to inform staffing, merchandising decisions, and performance improvements.
(promoted to manager sept. 2019)

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