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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.

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Talib Abdullahi

Primary Roles: Site Manager, Hospitality Manager, Talent Buyer, Site Crew,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: talib.abdullahi@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Austin360 Amphitheater, The Parish Austin, Austin Fan Fest

Based in: Austin, TX

Michael Allegretto

Primary Roles: Production Manager, Technical Producer, Festival Consultant,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: mallegretto@icloud.com

Last Few Events Worked: Red Bull, North Coast Music Festival, MagnoliaFest

Based in: Oceanside, CA

Sage Allen

Primary Roles: Site Manager, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Audio Engineer,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: sageallen@outlook.com

Last Few Events Worked: X Games, 360 Amphitheater Concerts

Based in: Austin, TX

Roggie Baer

Primary Roles: Advancement (artist and logistics, sponsors, vendors), Artist Relations, Artist Booking, Artist Managment, Corporate event planning, Hospitality Coordinator, VIP Coordinator, VIP Experience Concierge,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: roggie@rajiworld.com
(512) 554-4004
Last Few Events Worked: Fortress Fest 2019, Old Settlers Music Fest 2019, ACL Fest 2018

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: a good spreadsheet, water and my big, fat rolodex!

Josh Ball

Primary Roles: Site Operations Manager, Production Manager, Audio Engineer, Lighting Designer, Carpenter, Site Crew,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: jjrball@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: SXSL at the White House, LouFest in St. Louis, Float Fest in Austin

Based in: Austin

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: A fancy Kubota, forklift keys that don't disappear, and a fine cigar

Nick Barbian

Primary Roles: Festival / Event Producer, Talent Booker, Production Manager, Festival & Venue Consultant, Tour Manager, Promoter Rep,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: nick@angryarmadillomusic.com

Last Few Events Worked: AT&T Mobility & Entertainment Kickoff, 80/35 Festival, JUMP & Rolling Stone Magazine ‘Ride with Jump’ ACL Festival activation

Based in: Central Texas / Milwaukee / Des Moines

Sara Berner

Primary Roles: Event Production Manager, Event & Marketing Manager, Hospitality Manager, VIP Coordinator, Sponsorship Manager, Logistics Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: sararoseeventsco@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Super Bowl LI Halftime Show, Super Bowl Live, NCAA Men's College Cup

Based in: Houston, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: iPhone, Gaff Tape and Sharpies

Gary Brunclik

Primary Roles: A1, Front of House Engineer, Tour Management, Production Management, Monitor Engineer ,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: foh4k@att.net

Last Few Events Worked: NFL Superbowl Tailgate Party, Summerfest, Country Thunder

Based in: Milwaukee, WI

Amanda Butterfield

Primary Roles: Production Manager, Logistics Manager, Stage Manager, Social Media Manager, Experience Designer, Event Styling,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: hello@amandabutterfield.com

Last Few Events Worked: SXSW Interactive, Austin Ice Cream Festival, Austin Homebrew Festival

Based in: Austin, TX

Jen Caruso

Primary Roles: Experiential Event Producer, Event Production Manager, VIP Manager, Brand Activation Executor, Luxury Brand Experience Curator,

Able to Travel? yes
San Diego

Type of Worker: Caruso Presents, LLC
92107

Reach Out: jen@carusopresents.com

Last Few Events Worked: Clients list: Moet Hennessy, JBL, Amazon, Draft Kings, Soundcloud, GrubHub, NFL Draft

Based in: Agency Partners: Salt Productions, Crony Creative, Anthemnic, Kilowatt Events, First Tube Media

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Box cutter, sharpie, cart/forklift key in my fanny pack

Crisene Casper

Primary Roles: Production Coordinator, Stage Manager, Office Manager, Hospitality Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: csi13@live.com

Last Few Events Worked: SXSW, CounterPoint, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Cultivate

Based in: Austin, TX

Kara Casteel

Primary Roles: VIP Manager, Hospitality Coordinator, Production Assistant, BOH / FOH Manager, Front Gates Manager, AR Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: kkara89@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Float Fest, Blues on the Green, Free Press Summer Fest

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Bathrooms, snacks, good company!

Daniel Chapman

Primary Roles: Production Management, Stage Management, Site Operations, Audio Engineer, Hospitality,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: thesoundorchard@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Trans Pecos Fest, LouFest, Float Fest

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Sunscreen, Caffine, Leatherman

Michael T Clarkston

Primary Roles: Stage Manger, Show Caller, Producer, Assistant Director, Production Manager / Coordinator, Event Management,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: mtclarkston@me.com

Last Few Events Worked: Step It Up NYC, Viacom Velocity, Nickelodeon Upfronts, Doodle 4 Google, Dubai International Film Festival

Based in: New York, NY

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Diet Coke, Hard Candy, Mini Post It’s

Raquel Coronado

Primary Roles: Production Assistant, Event Operations, On-site Coordinator, Tour Manager, Artist Relations, Media/Marketing Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: raquelestelle7@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Euphoria Festival, SXSW, Day for Night

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Zip ties, portable charger, Yerba Mate

Micah Cottingham

Primary Roles: Site Ops, Artist relations, Management, Coordinator, Bartender, Runner, Stagehand,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: cottinghammicah@yahoo.com

Last Few Events Worked: 1. Electric Forest 2. Camp Bisco 3. Bonnaroo

Based in: Nashville, TN

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: 1. Water Bottle 2. Sand Scarf 3. Knife

Armand Daigle

Primary Roles: Site Crew, Production Assistant, Runner, Driver, Videographer,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: armandovando@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships, AMD Press Event at Long Center 2016, SXSL 2016, All Things Go 2016, Long Center Skyline Theater Series, Nike Longhorn Run 2016, Target / ACL Afterparty 2015, 2015 Space Awards, Samsung Lounge at SXSW

Based in: Austin, TX

Scott Davidson

Primary Roles: Public Safety Director, Permit Acquisition Manager, Security Management, Medical Management, Law Enforcement Fire Department,

Able to Travel? Risk & Safety

Type of Worker: Code 4 Event Management / Code 4 Emergency Services

Reach Out: Scott@WeAreCode4.com

Last Few Events Worked: Euphoria Fest, Levitation Fest, Austin Music Hall

Based in: Austin, TX

Jeremy Denton

Primary Roles: Site ops, Vendor Ops, Runner, Assistant to Stage Manager, Carpenter, Art Design & Install,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: jdography@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Forecastle, Electric Forrest, Bonnaroo, Coachella

Based in: Nashville, TN

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Sunglasses, Multi-Tool, Sand Scarf (wished I could bring my dog)

Jessica Dudley

Primary Roles: Hospitality, Artists Relations Assistant, Guest Services, Production Assistant, Runner,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: jesshanleyart@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Kindmind Campout, Lightning in a Bottle, Envision

Based in: San Diego

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Hydroflask, Palladium boots, fanny pack

Patrick Duvall

Primary Roles: Site Crew, Stagehand, Production Assistant, Carpenter, Runner,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: defiantlabs@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: SXSW, ACL Fest, Formula 1

Based in: Austin, TX

Trey Ellerbee

Primary Roles: Site Manager, Carpenter, Site Crew, Quartermaster, Operations Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: densonellerbee3@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: ACL Fest ,Lollapalooza, Chipotle Cultivates

Based in: Austin, TX

Kelly Erickson

Primary Roles: Production Assistant, Marketing Manager, Social Media Coordinator, Brand Ambassador,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: erickson.kellye@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Nike, X Games, Formula 1

Based in: Austin, TX

Janine Fazzolari Punales

Primary Roles: Production Assistant, Production Runner, Hospitality, VIP Coordinator, VIP Host, Artist Relations, Artist Transportation, Production Office Assistant, Vendor Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: jfpunales@yahoo.com

Last Few Events Worked: PHX Vegan Food Festival, Innings Festival, Lollapalooza, KAABOO

Based in: San Diego, CA

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: smartphone, comfortable sneakers, notes on event

John Ferguson

Primary Roles: Stagehand, Site Crew, IT Engineer, Software Programmer,

Able to Travel? Ask

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: John_Ferguson@kc.rr.com

Last Few Events Worked: Taylor Swift, Annie (Theater), Rolling Stones

Based in: Kansas City, MO

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