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Overview
Work History
Education
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Charlie Bolwerk

Summary

Hard worker with a passion for events. Most recent position as a production coordinator with experience in planning, scheduling and collaborating with staff and suppliers to bring events to life. Background in events, hospitality, performing arts, and customer service, performing a variety of technical and manual tasks. Great rapport with people, always having a positive attitude to maximise transactions and satisfaction. Experienced in running a team as well as training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Very knowledgeable in the events world with extensive theory and practical work in event management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

George P. Johnson
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed event logistics and planning from conception to completion ensuring events were delivered smoothly and made memorable.
  • Created production schedules, blueprints, supplier briefs, and managed event and operational documentation to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Managed budgets while liaising with suppliers, vendors, clients and departments to create a smooth and organised planning process.
  • Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
  • Coordinated large-scale conferences and multi-day corporate events with a range of clients and global companies.
  • Created contracts and raised purchase orders with vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed suppliers on site for events, being the first point of contact.

Gate Manager

Untitled Group and Event Services Australia
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed and supervised teams of 30+ staff to achieve fluency, increase efficiency and improve quality.
  • Worked as a point of contact with operations, security, crowd control and lane scanners to ensure guests enter festivals with ease and efficiency.
  • Used two-way-radios to escalate problems and update teams when needed.

Event Supervisor

O'Brien Group
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supervised and lead teams in the corporate hospitality areas to adhere to exceptional customer service standards.
  • Liaised with clientele and BOH to achieve flow and continuity with each event.
  • Set-up the suites, functions, and lounge spaces of the arena including setting up tables, organising furniture, and arranging bars.
  • Supervised large-scale events including the FIFA Women's World Cup.
  • Made and gave briefings to employees.
  • Resolved conflict and found solutions to customer complaints in a professional manner.

Event and Bar Staff

Various Event Companies
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked at many different events such as festivals, concerts, sporting and corporate events etc. as a gate manager, ticket scanner, bartender, box office assistant, usher, and food and beverage attendant.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
  • Poured beers and wines as well as opened cans for guests while processing payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.

Stage Manager

Victorian State School Spectacular
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Lead a team of 3 stage managers to safely and effectively transport 20+ cast members on stage within given timeframes.
  • Made documentation to distribute to staff to follow on show day.
  • Made and gave briefings to staff and cast on performance etiquette and daily information.
  • Used 2-way radios to communicate with relevant production crew.
  • Motivated the cast and kept them enthusiastic and prepared to go on stage.

Food and Beverage Suite Manager

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Managed a team of 10 staff to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with site manager, event manager and kitchen staff to achieve all round satisfaction within the suite.
  • Dealt with issues directly with a positive attitude to resolve the problem and fulfill customer needs.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced, stressful environment.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results in accordance to schedule.

Executive Producer

Different Journeys
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Liaised with suppliers, stakeholders, and staff to create memorable events for youths with autism.
  • Completed administration work including allocating budget and staffing solutions to achieve the goal of the client.
  • Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress meetings.
  • Supervised production teams to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Supervised the creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
  • Made and distributed post-event reports to pinpoint the positive and negative outcomes of each event.

Education

Diploma of Event Management -

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023

Skills

  • Adobe, Microsoft and Google knowledge
  • Team leading and training
  • Scheduling and planning
  • 2-way radio knowledge
  • Proficient at giving briefings
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organisation
  • Working well under pressure
  • Adaptive and Creative
  • Strong work ethic
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Proactive

Accomplishments

  • Worked on multiple large scale events including the Australian Open, Grand Prix, FIFA World Cup, multi-day festivals, VSSS and more!
  • Managed the food and beverage for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
  • Supervised the VIP Suite and Presidents Lounge for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
  • Coached various sporting teams for young high school students.
  • Competed at a national and international level for Irish Dancing for team and solo events.
  • Assisted in Irish dancing teaching to young children.

References

Kimberley Lane - Executive Producer at George P. Johnson

0475 791 487

Kimberley.Lane@gpj.com


Jenna Petrou - Senior Producer at George P. Johnson

0412 175 514

Jenna.Petrou_@hotmail.com


Matt Staunton- Manager of Event Services Australia

0401 739 217

staff@theesagroup.com.au

Timeline

Production Coordinator

George P. Johnson
02.2024 - 02.2025

Stage Manager

Victorian State School Spectacular
08.2023 - 09.2023

Event Supervisor

O'Brien Group
06.2023 - 02.2024

Food and Beverage Suite Manager

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
04.2023 - 04.2023

Executive Producer

Different Journeys
02.2023 - 07.2023

Gate Manager

Untitled Group and Event Services Australia
01.2023 - 01.2025

Event and Bar Staff

Various Event Companies
10.2022 - Current

Diploma of Event Management -

Swinburne University of Technology

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