Streamlining Events to delight promoters, venues, event-goers and stakeholders
An energetic, high-performing leader, Robert is deeply committed to building stakeholder relationships and advancing economic growth of communities. His passion for building organizational capacity, elevating growth and forging collaborations through event entertainment is palpable from the moment you meet him. Robert’s dedication to collective excellence is founded on his personal mission: work hard, laugh, think creatively, find solutions, eat well, and challenge each other to achieve beyond what is thought possible.
Employing creative, can-do thought processes, he delivers success as he innovates efficiencies, controls expenses and disrupts self-limiting processes. Robert’s talent for orchestrating events, marketing, ticketing, F&B, facilities and operational staff to create smooth operational flow is a powerful force. His staff work hard, but find joy in the strong teams he creates. A University of Puget Sound graduate, he holds IAVM Venue Management training and graduate study of the music industry at University of Liverpool. Robert has spent 20+ years at the forefront of entertainment bringing talent to communities, civic centers and universities...Read Full Bio>
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Testimonials
Robert, Transforms tedious details of our community events into a timely, streamlined process using his expertise while simultaneously encouraging innovation.” - Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Robert brings skills and talents to benefit our customers, community and our facility." – Bill Dutcher, General Manager, Metrapark / MontanaFair
“Robert was able to understand our requirements, helping to adapt our own intricacies to merge with his facility and community.” – Sue Rihn, BMW MOA Rally Chairman
Expertise
Manage Strategic Operations
...by employing visionary guidance and an open perspective that cultivates organizational strength and optimizes effective delivery of high-quality events and services that, through entertainment and sport, strengthen the social fabric of community.
Forge Shared Relationships
...with clients, civic leaders, government officials, community members, management, staff and volunteers through professional communication that encourages collaboration, inspires success, builds teams and exceeds established goals.
Orchestrate Community Events
...that build community, create fond memories, fortify families, provide recreation, honor culture and encourage political voice by creating high-quality community and state events.
Event Management Expertise
Work Chronicle
- Media Relations
- Team Leadership
- Database Management
- Budget Management
- Setup/Teardown
- Contracts and Riders
- Partnership Development
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Event Strategy
- Team Building
- Event Strategy
- Process Improvement
- Venue Pricing and Permits
- Production Budgets
- Staff Development
- Vendor Coordination
- Patron Safety
- Profit Enhancement
- Loss Mitigation
- Talent Buying
Leadership Success and Benchmark Milestones
Education
IAVM Venue Management School, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV | 2010 & 2011
M.A., Music Industry, University of Liverpool | Liverpool, England | 2000
B.A., Business, University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | 1999
A.A., Landmark College | Putney, VT | 1997
Community Leadership
Board of Directors, Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club | 2001-2002
International Association of Venue Manager certified member | 2003 – present
Board of Directors, Kudzu Playhouse | Hernando, MS | 2005 – 2008
VP Operations, 2014 – present; Board of Directors, 2008 – 2014, The Trimble Foundation Honolulu, Hawaii | 2008 – present