Taylor Potter
South Lake Tahoe
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in logistics management and vendor performance, honed at Good Vibez Presents. Proven track record in optimizing operations and cultivating vendor relationships. Demonstrated initiative and creativity in event planning, achieving financial objectives and enhancing profitability. Adept in time management, successfully managing complex projects and fostering strong partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Coordinator
Good Vibez Presents
Monterey, CA
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Assessed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of the production company.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, billing, tiered finance structure, and recordkeeping.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
Operations Coordinator
Pulsar Experiences
Boulder, CO
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with department managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans for timely completion on tight schedules.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks in multiple areas of operations simultaneously.
- Facilitated festival operations from conception to completion, in all roles from operations supervision, to campground design/build/infrastructure for shows up to 10k.
Festival Operations
Freelance
South Lake Tahoe, CA
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects for multiple employers.
- Maintained meticulous record of up to 15 shows per year, key dates and timelines, finance, contracts, accommodations, and travel information.
- Networked throughout years of independent contracting, allowing work ethic and dynamic aptitude drive performance metrics, leading to additional contracts
- Gained unilateral knowledge and understanding of all departments across the festival industry, with dynamic workflow and engagement across all departments.
Emergency Medical Technician
Delta EMS
Clarksdale, MS
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Finance & Accounts Associate
Hot Wings Festival
Memphis TN
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked with the accounting department to document collections, collect and disperse payments, and assess financial profitability for a non-profit fundraising festival.
- Worked with gate staff, vendors, artists, and security officers to train on best practices for asset transport, payment processing, and competition finance accountability.
- Entrusted with the transportation, collection, and assessment counting of up to $100,000 in donation collections per year.
Lead Tour Guide
American Adventures
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Furnished customers with unique experiences by developing and creating new tour routes across tours ranging from 5-45 days
- Informed tour members of safety risks associated with attractions, confirming customer security.
- Managed all daily operations, from accommodation and transportation to food and activities, for groups up to 45, on multi-week tours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS12-2014
Skills
- Logistics management
- Procurement expertise
- Budget management
- Vendor performance management
- Vendor relationships
- Operations management
- Event planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Time management
- International tour management
Timeline
Vendor Coordinator
Good Vibez Presents
07.2024 - 01.2026
Operations Coordinator
Pulsar Experiences
04.2022 - 07.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Delta EMS
08.2019 - 06.2020
Festival Operations
Freelance
06.2018 - 07.2023
Finance & Accounts Associate
Hot Wings Festival
05.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Tour Guide
American Adventures
05.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
University of Mississippi