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| Mickey C. Durivage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 531 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 Cell: (407) 310-6778 E-Mail: [email protected] Objective Experienced and ambitious event producer with the goal of continuing to build onto an already established foundation in the marketing/event production industry. Education Full Sail University � www.FullSail.com Winter Park, Florida 32792 B.S. Entertainment Business Management Graduated October 2004 Overall GPA 3.03 A.A.S. Recording Engineering Graduated November 2003 Work Experience Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Position: Event Planner May 2005 - Present Department: University Events www.RPI.edu � Work with various campus departments to ensure the easy flow of information for event preparation � Analyze the logistical planning for Commencement and additional Institute events � Assist with event logistics including set up, event flow, and tear down of major Institute events � Oversee the preparation of event printed materials, keeping them consistent and up to date Event Production Experience Company: Toshifilms Position: Event Production Manager (Freelance) February 2005 - Present www.ToshiFilms.com � Work in conjunction with other management staff members in formulating and implementing ideas that will strengthen the Toshi brand representation at our events. � Work in conjunction with other management staff members in formulating and implementing ideas that will strengthen our sponsors brand representation at our events � Conceive and develop production concepts that enhance the overall quality of our events � Manage event logistics including set up, event flow, and tear down � Hire and manage production team members as well as recruit and manage production team volunteers � Represent myself as a brand ambassador throughout all stages of event production Company: Dalzell Productions Position: Event Production Coordinator (Freelance) October 2004 � Present www.DalzellProductions.com Event: Tribeca Film Festival www.TribecaFilmFestival.com Type of event: Film Festival � Participated in the disbursement and management of communication equipment. Financial loss equaled $200 as compared to $5,000 from the previous year. � Managed the arrivals area at Stuyvesant High School. Escorted celebrities and there parties into premiers. � Screened and selected potential film clips to be used during the award show if the film won in the category it was competing in. � Assisted script supervisor during the preparation of the award shows final draft script. Event: FiFi Awards www.Fragrance.org Type of event: Award Gala � Assisted event design team during the decoration phase of the event � Obtained celebrity and honoree signatures on personal release forms needed for The Fragrance Foundation to use their likeness in promotional materials � Assisted production manager throughout the striking phase of the event Event: Independent Feature Project Gotham Awards Type of event: Televised Award Show � Extensive research into the ownership of national and international broadcast rights for multiple movies clips � Acquisition of the rights to use clips during a live broadcast of the Gotham Awards on the Independent Film Channel � Development and closing of advertisement sales leads ranging from $1,000-$4,000 for the Gotham Awards program � First contact on red carpet for celebrities to obtain seating locations Event: Children�s Defense Fund Award Gala Type of event: Award Gala � Assisted film crew on the set of a documentary being shot in conjunction with award gala � Developed table and seat sales leads ranging from $1,000-$10,000 � Coordinated travel arrangements for the evenings honored guests, hosts, and award recipients � Assisted creative director Ali Barone (While You Were Out-TLC) in the creation of decorations and props Company: Entice Entertainment Position: Event Production Manager (Freelance) October 2004 � Present www.EuroTrashParty.com � Conceive and develop production concepts that enhance the overall quality of our events � Manage event logistics including set up, event flow, and tear down � Manage production team volunteers � Represent myself as a brand ambassador throughout all stages of event production Company: WuBaDang Productions - Electronic Dance Music Event and DJ Promotional Company Position: Founder and CEO 1999 - 2004 � Produce weekly and monthly events for nightclubs and restaurants � Conducted event concept development, production, and promotion � Budget management � Recruitment and management of all volunteers � Design, layout and printing oversight for brochure/event flyers � Arrangement of travel and hotel accommodations for artists � Successful productions in three different states: New York, South Carolina, and Florida. � Clients include Valentines (Albany, NY), Club 797 (Latham, NY), Tsunami (Myrtle Beach, SC), and Alpha Bar (Orlando, FL) Community Service Experience Comp2Kids Goes Sideways Position: Event Planning Committee Member - Logistics Type of event: Non-Profit Fundraiser May 2005 Produced by: Comps2Kids www.Comps2Kids.org � Compiled and sequenced all music for the event 2 Hours Out Presents The Project and Arianna Position: Event Manager Type of event: Networking/Fund Raiser August 2004 Produced by: 2 Hours Out � Created, organized, and managed promotional campaign � Secured world famous venue at no cost � Participated in the booking of talent which included national recording jazz musicians � Managed the logistics of the actual event � Doubled the amount of capitol raised for charity by personally petitioning outside sources Philanthropy Established scholarship funds at Waterford Halfmoon High School for graduating seniors involved in music and the arts in the name of the Christopher Joseph Carroll Listen to Your Heart Foundation. Awards � Recipient of the Entertainment Business Management Advanced Achievement Award � Recipient of the Course Directors Award for Professional Communication and Presentation Computer Skills � Microsoft Office Suite Professional � Internet Research � Adobe Photoshop 7.0 � Quark XPress 6.0 � Pro Tools LE versions 6.0 and higher � Reason versions 2.5 and higher References Available Upon Request |