Laura Danielsson
Sydney,Australia
Summary
- Passionate and professional Event Professional with several years of experience across Venue management, Production Management and Account Management. Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including Executive teams, Government organisations, commercial partnerships, producers, production companies, Front of House management, security and artists. Extremely passionate about providing positive experiences to hirers.
- Experienced Venue and Event Manager, successfully maintaining consistent on-time delivery for hirers. Organised, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Administrator
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
04.2020 - Current
- Developed processes to provide administrative and logistic support to the Production and Operations team during their displacement from the Sydney Opera House
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Assisted management on recruiting, hiring and training production personnel.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with Operations team to meet changing production schedules.
- Intimate knowledge of Operations, Venue and Events processes of the Sydney Opera House.
- Provided detailed insight to ensure communication and management of information between Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Opera House remains of high quality.
Account Management Coordinator
Sydney Opera House
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed events within all six venues and ensured integration within the wider operations of the Sydney Opera House, including security, logistics, accreditation, Front of House management, ticketing requirements and the hirer and artist requirements.
- Working on events including the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony, New Years Eve, Contemporary Music events, Forecourt Programs, Vivid Live Festivals, Orchestral and Classical Music, Children and Creative Learning shows, Corporate events and Resident Company seasons.
Venue Hire Sales Consultant
Sydney Opera House
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Field Venue Hire enquiries and scope events for allocation.
- Followed up with existing hirers to provide additional support and address concerns.
- Evaluated hirer requirements and recommended suitable venues.
- Event meetings with prospective hirers and Stakeholders.
- Contracting and invoicing Hirers.
- Government and executive communications as required.
- Setup of event seasons in Ungerboeck (Momentus).
Production Assistant
Sydney Opera House
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided assistance to the Event Operations team and wider Production & Events departments in planning and facilitating events of a variety of si|es and complexities in the Sydney Opera House venues.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Maintained documentation of activities and meetings, and led weekly event meetings to ensure activities were correctly scheduled and rostered.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Production Tutor
SCECGS Redlands
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Taught high-school students about theatre, theatre machinery, stage management and production management.
- Collaborated with students to build technical requirements and operate for performances, examinations and events.
- Supported students with operating and running shows to build their skills and confidence.
Event Management Internship
RAW: Natural Born Artists
07.2016 - 11.2016
Operations Internship
Opera Australia
02.2016 - 03.2016
Education
Diploma - Event Management
College of Event Management
Certificate III Event Management -
TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Industries and Management
Macquarie University
04.2017
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Event Management
- Relationship Management
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Customer Service
- Ungerboeck
- OPAS
- Vectorworks
References
Ross Chapman, Sydney Symphony Orchestra - 0417 333 627
Alex Sinclair, Adelaide Caberet Festival - 0402 220 873
Heather Clarke, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - 0411 144 340
Certification
First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
White Card
Timeline
Production Administrator
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
04.2020 - Current
Account Management Coordinator
Sydney Opera House
06.2019 - 02.2020
Venue Hire Sales Consultant
Sydney Opera House
03.2019 - 10.2019
Production Assistant
Sydney Opera House
02.2017 - 06.2019
Event Management Internship
RAW: Natural Born Artists
07.2016 - 11.2016
Operations Internship
Opera Australia
02.2016 - 03.2016
Production Tutor
SCECGS Redlands
01.2012 - 03.2017
Diploma - Event Management
College of Event Management
Certificate III Event Management -
TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Industries and Management
Macquarie University
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