Kiatara Ball
Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic Entertainment Booking Manager with a 12 year background in hospitality and events. Proven expertise in planning and overseeing events of all scales, both domestically and internationally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
CLICKBAIT/HYPERFIX CREW
01.2018 - Current
- Booked and managed 100+ DJs based on venue needs, ensuring the perfect musical fit for each event.
- Performed weekly at numerous venues with a versatile skill set of genres.
- Oversaw artist calendars and rosters, coordinating schedules for seamless event execution.
- Handled invoicing and payments, ensuring accurate and timely transactions for all bookings.
- Met and executed music briefs, aligning entertainment with client and venue expectations.
- Coordinated production elements, including audio-visual setups and event logistics.
- Maintained strong industry relationships, fostering collaborations with artists, venues, and vendors.
Entertainment Booker
DOVE CLUB & NEW GUERNICA
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Sought out new local talent to curate events and lineups
- Maintained artist and agency customer service by answering inquiries related to bookings
- Maintained all ongoing communication with existing bookings.
- Managed travel arrangements for clients & artists
- Developed and managed entertainment budgets
- Created promotional materials to increase attendance at entertainment events.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously
Bar Attendant
SECTION 8
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Expertly prepared cocktails and beverages while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with bar operations, including inventory, cash handling, and compliance with health and safety standards.
Entertainment Booker
ONE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Curated entertainment rosters for numerous venues under the agency.
- Liaised with all venues and catered to their specific entertainment needs.
- Worked alongside freelance marketing agencies to assist venues in their promotion and entertainment branding.
- Booked all bands and DJs, constantly networking and seeking new talent.
- Oversaw book keeping, invoicing and assisting in timely payments to artists.
- Drafted and processed entertainment contracts.
Venue and Entertainment Manager
LAMBYS TAVERN
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Maximized cost-effectiveness for overall business by complying with budget, labor and revenue benchmarks.
- Designed and delivered events from start to finish from an operations point of view, considering bar revenue, kitchen revenue, OHS, entertainment, marketing planning and delivery.
- Curated an agency of broad music acts to deliver high level art and entertainment experiences for alternating events within the venue.
- Built and maintained relationships with security teams, ticketing companies, external promoters, liquor officers and OH&S representatives.
Entertainment and Events Director
BREWHEMIA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Curating a rotating roster of over 150 entertainment acts & programming events for 7 days a week in an 1800 person capacity venue.
- Working alongside audio technical team to deliver high quality audio and visual effects for events.
- Drafting invoices, forecasting entertainment budgets and creating business revenue forecasts in line with expectations.
- Working alongside stakeholders and sponsors to negotiate budgets deliver brand promoted events.
Education
Diploma - Entertainment Business Managment
JMC Academy
Melbourne, VIC03.2019
Short Course - Hospitality Supervision And Management
Eldred Hospitality
06.2021
Short Course - Recruitment And Selection
Eldred Hospitality
09.2021
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Mental Health First Aid
First Aid
Skills
- Talent acquisition & entertainment booking
- Entertainment representation and management
- Calendar management
- Live performance & DJ experience
- Budget tracking & negotiation
- Event operations & design
- E-Commerce web design
- Social media marketing
- High level computer literacy
- Hospitality service expertise
- Audio visual production & maintenance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication & customer service
Timeline
Entertainment Booker
DOVE CLUB & NEW GUERNICA
10.2023 - 12.2024
Bar Attendant
SECTION 8
01.2023 - 11.2023
Entertainment Booker
ONE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
02.2021 - 03.2023
Venue and Entertainment Manager
LAMBYS TAVERN
01.2021 - 11.2021
Entertainment and Events Director
BREWHEMIA
06.2019 - 03.2020
Director
CLICKBAIT/HYPERFIX CREW
01.2018 - Current
Diploma - Entertainment Business Managment
JMC Academy
Short Course - Hospitality Supervision And Management
Eldred Hospitality
Short Course - Recruitment And Selection
Eldred Hospitality
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Mental Health First Aid
First Aid
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