RACHEL CALKINS

904-742-4781 | rncalkins@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-calkins-0796a121a/ | Orlando FL, 32816

GOALS
Career-focused individual looking to join a like-minded team where I can put my event and project management
experience to good use. Skilled in event coordination, project management, billing, invoicing, customer service, and
travel arrangements.

EDUCATION
UCF Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Management
PMP certification (in progress)

EVENTS
Rosen Road to F.A.M.E Festival | FOH Manager/Stage Manager
August 2023 – November 2023
 Responsible for creating, planning, and executing the Rosen Road to F.A.M.E Festival.
 Tasked with planning and coordinating the closing event, including finding talent, selecting a venue,
arranging food and beverages, and creating a suitable timeline for show flow.
 Monitoring Speaker timing, alerting them when time is up, and ensuring a steady show flow.
 Providing guest speakers with food and beverages throughout the festival
Making it in Music | Team Coordinator
January 2023 – March 2023
 Creating, planning, and executing Making it in Music – A live panel and performance with a focus on up-
and-coming singer-songwriters and how to get started in the music industry.
 Conducted a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the event.
 Implemented a successful marketing campaign over Facebook, Instagram, and word of mouth.
 Research and found sponsors for the event, giving in-kind donations, and assisting in funding our event.
 Finding talent and negotiating pay within budget.

EXPERIENCE
LMG | Technician Resource Specialist
August 2023 - Present
 Researching and booking flights and hotels within the guidelines set by the LMG including a budget,
distance to venue, and realistic timeline.
 Negotiating contracts with hotels concerning price, capacity, and room blocks.
 Organizing travel arrangements to various cities including Las Vegas, Baltimore, Miami, Seattle Nashville,
etc.
 Inputting employee data into the pay agent database to ensure the appropriate payment amount.
 Process invoices.
Orlando Dinner Entertainment | Show Technician
November 2021 – July 2023
 First to arrive at the venue to prepare show equipment and materials for actors and staff members.
 Troubleshooting technical issues during live shows and special events.
 Communicated with primaries on specific needs and wants for special events.
 Run audio and lighting for 3 different live performance shows.
 Responsible for setup, execution, and tear down of multiple events within the venue.
Lifeway Camps | Audio Technician/Counselor
May 2021 – July 2021
 Travel to multiple cities throughout the US. (Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama)
 Consulting bands at each location to determine their needs and equipment for the shows.
 Performed equipment inventory management before and after each event.
 Set up and tear down of audio equipment each week in different locations and venues.
 Overseeing groups of kids, 2nd – 6th grade, leading them in educational study and recreational activities.