Hire Event Professionals

Part of the team at RedFest 2014
The Site Ops Team at South by South Lawn in 2016

Looking to hire event or festival management, staff, or crew? Below is our list of recommended event professionals – many of whom helped bring this website together. We feature a wide range of roles: site crew, stage managers, production managers, site operations managers, talent buyers, hospitality coordinators, and many more.

Feel free to contact anyone directly – everyone here is an independent contractor.

If you are an event professional and would like to add your free listing, contact us.

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Tanya Kollar
Primary Roles: Food Vendor Curator, Food Vendor Coordinator, Food Program Manager, Culinary Operations, Culinary Stage Production, Artist Relations, Artist Liaison, Artist Transportation, Bartender,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: osltanyak@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, BottleRock Napa Valley, Stagecoach, Sunset Campout, Dirtybird Campout, Coachella

Based in: San Francisco, CA


Lyla Lagner
Primary Roles: Box Office Management, Sales, Ticketing Staff,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: lyla.lagner@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: TicketsWest, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Reservations Plus

Based in: Austin, TX


James Lavis
Primary Roles: Technical Director, Production Manager, Show Operator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: globaljames@hotmail.com

Last Few Events Worked:

Based in: Scottsdale, AZ


Josh Levin
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Production Coordinator, Marketing Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: josh@xxiv.co

Last Few Events Worked: Orpheum Theater Madison, Revelry Music Festival, X Factor USA

Based in: Madison, WI


Allison Levy
Primary Roles: Runner, Artist Hospitality Coordinator, Production Assistant, Bartender, Translator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: allisonbeelevy@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Jungle Jam, Jaco Pub Crawl, Costa Rica Party Host, Healing and Wellness Events

Based in: Austin, TX


John Lewis
Primary Roles: Tour Manager, Road Manager, Production Manager, Event Producer, Project Manager, Large Format Digital Cinema Specialist,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: johnlewisproductions@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Circuit of the Americas F1 Entertainment Stages, Giant Screen Cinema Association International Conference and Trade Show, SXSW Film Festival

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Smartphone, Gerber Multi-tool, Sense of Humor


Brandie Louck
Primary Roles: Production Manager, Tour Manager, Stage Manager, Site Operations, Production Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: brandie.louck@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Marvel Expereince Tour, Pharrell Williams Tour, Paramore Tour, Austin 360 Amphitheater, Live Nation SF

Based in: Austin, TX


Elle Mahoney
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Production Manager, Runner,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: stylelle@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Austin City Limits at Moody Theater Concerts

Based in: Austin, TX


Sean McCreavy
Primary Roles: Box Office Sales, Box Office Supervisor, Ticketing Supervisor, VIP Hospitality, Artist Relations, Site Operations, Stage hand, Production Assistant, Guest Services Lead, Decor, Artist Hospitality Coordinator,

Able to Travel?

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: spmccreav@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Voodoo Music and Arts Experience (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019), Flambeau Fest (2017), Freret Street Festival (2017), Wanderlust 108 (2018), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2018-2021), Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (2018), Bonaroo Music & Arts Festival (2018), Electric Forest Festival (2018), Lollapalooza (2018, 2019), Music City Food and Wine Festival (2018, 2019), Pilgrimage Music & Heritage Festival (2018, 2019), Sea. Hear. Now. (2018), Austin City Limits (2018, 2019), Bayou Country Superfest (2019), Taste of Country (2019), Firefly Music Festival (2019), Texas All-Star Beer, Wine, and Cocktail Festival (2019), LOCKN' Festival (2019), Wonderfront Festival (2019), Trail of Lights (2020)

Based in:

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: My portable charger, sunglasses, and a good pair of shoes


Kristin Mohn
Primary Roles: Marketing Coordinator, Site Crew, Hospitality Coordinator, Production Assistant,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: kmohn@live.com

Last Few Events Worked: X Games, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Pachanga Latino Music Festival

Based in: Austin, TX


Cameron Moss
Primary Roles: Event Consultant, Marketing & Sales Manager, Sponsor Relations, Ticketing Consultant, Event Booking, Event Operations Consultant,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: cameron@colonelconsulting.com

Last Few Events Worked: City Music Festival, Dellwood Country Fest, SEC Baseball Tournament

Based in: Birmingham, AL

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Coffee, Sunglasses, Iphone Charger


Kyle Nelson
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Tour Manager, Production Manager, Event Coordinator, Promoter Rep,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: kyleontour@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: SXSW, LiveNation, TM for Big Gigantic

Based in: Austin, TX and Kansas City, MO


Brishon Neu
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Production Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: brishon.neu@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Bonnaroo, SXSW, River City Rockfest

Based in: Austin, TX


Armine Olivas
Primary Roles: Event Marketing Manager, Event Production Manager, Logistics Manager, Translator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: Aolivas1212@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Formula 1, MotoGP, X Games, CONCACAF 2016, Kentucky Derby

Based in: Austin, TX


Haley Omara
Primary Roles: VIP Rep, VIP coordinator, onsite host, guest services, Artist Relations, Hospitality,

Able to Travel? Within LA

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: homara@asu.edu

Last Few Events Worked: Jay Rock, JID, and Tower of Power.

Based in: Los Angeles, CA

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: box cutter, clipboard, and plenty of sharpies!


Kara Oppermann
Primary Roles: Festival Producer, Artist Relations Manager, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Hospitality Manager, Transportation Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: kara.oppermann@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: X Games, Shell Corporate Event, California Democratic Convention

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: My event binder, my favorite sharpie, and my mophie!


Atorina Piccolo
Primary Roles: VIP Manager, Artist Relations, Production Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: atorina94@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Tortuga Music Festival, South By Southwest, Dead & Company Playing in the Sand

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Water, Eyeglasses/Contacts and Live Music


Morgan Ponsetti
Primary Roles: Food and Beverage Director, Sponsorship Management, Festival Consultanting, Operations Manager, Vendor Relations and Coordination, Logistics, VIP/Artist Hospitality, Point Of Sale Operations, Cash Operations, Office Manager, Inventory Management, Project Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: morganponsetti@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: NFL Draft Fan Festival, Voodoo Festival, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, Nashville Food and Wine, Austin Food and Wine

Based in: Austin, TX


Primary Roles: Festival Art and Decor Designer, Hospitality Management, Production Management,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: oriel.poole@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Burning Man, Electric Daisy Carnival, Outside Lands

Based in: Los Angeles, CA


Angel Postell
Primary Roles: VIP Manager, Talent Coordinator, Sponsor Relations, Marketing/Media/Social Media Manager ,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: angel@hometeampr.com

Last Few Events Worked: Charleston, SC

Based in: Owner and producer of BevCon®, Talent Coordinator for Chefs For Farmers, Founding Executive Director for Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Iphone, Swell filled with Water, Cash….you never know what you need to get unexpectedly


Joel Pryor
Primary Roles: Artist Relations Manager, Artist Relations Staff, Stage Coordinator, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Festival Project Manager, Site Ops, Talent Coordinator, Promoter Rep, Event Producer, Logistics Manager, Tour Management,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: joeltpryor@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Essence Music Festival, Shaky Knees, and Delfest

Based in: Birmingham, AL

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: My watch, communication devices, and my backpack.


Melissa Rangel
Primary Roles: Production Manager, Stage Manager, Hospitality Manager, Art Vendor Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: Meli.Rngl@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Chipotle Cultivate, Day for Night, X Games

Based in: Austin, TX and Houston, TX


Petur Redbird
Primary Roles: Production Manager, Stage Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: peturredbird@me.com

Last Few Events Worked: 2016 Global Dance Festival, 2016 Voodoo Fest, 2016 Sonic Boom Fest

Based in: Mesa, AZ


Brian Reeves
Primary Roles: Site Manager, Site Crew, Carpenter,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: reeves event services

Reach Out: reeves@reeveseventservices.com

Last Few Events Worked: ACL Fest, Texas A&M, Chipotle Cultivate

Based in: Austin, TX


Matty Reininger
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Site Crew, Production Assistant, Stage Crew,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: matty@soseventservices.com

Last Few Events Worked: Sound on Sound Fest, Mohawk Shows, Fortress Festival

Based in: Austin, TX


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