Andrew J. Call Coate Coate

About Andrew J. Call Coate Coate

20+ years of experience developing people, projects, and programs spanning events, tech, marketing, operations, and community engagement. Specialized in event planning & promotion, digital advertising, and ad-tech, driving go-to-market strategy and full-funnel marketing for SMB and Enterprise advertisers. Co-founder of The Argo, a 700-capacity music venue, lounge, and event space in Milwaukee, WI.Strengths:+ Exec-level influence & relationship building: Aligning cross-functional (XFN) stakeholders and managing up.+ Adaptability & Ambiguity: Scaling operations and maintaining focus in highly complex, resource-constrained environments.+ Data Analysis & Tooling: Leveraging SQL, AI, automation, and quantitative analysis to evaluate product risks and build self-serve reporting models.+ Mentoring & Culture Setting: Coaching peers, community development, and driving team execution.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   The Argo

   Jan 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   The Argo is a premium entertainment venue housed in the historic Fox Bay Theater just north of downtown Milwaukee.It features a 700-capacity entertainment hall, a full-service bar and kitchen, and a flexible event space for weddings, festivals, private celebrations, and more.My co-founders and I are industry veterans who’ve lived the highs and lows of live music, and so The Argo is built to solve many of the challenges we\'ve faced.The Argo donates $1 from every ticket to music industry wellbeing efforts and prioritizes care for the artists and crews who make it all happen.This isn’t just another venue—it’s a better space for unforgettable nights, elevated gatherings, and meaningful experiences.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Journalism, Film, Photography, Art and Art History

  2004 — 2007

• Columbia College Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts, Music Business and Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Audience Development
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Event Management
• Budgets
• Creative Writing
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Html
• Budgeting
• Content Marketing
• Creative Problem Solving
• Video Production
• Event Planning
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Socks
• Advertising
• Event Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Art Direction
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media
• Trade Shows
• Sponsorship
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Marketing Communications
• Brand Awareness
• Writing
• Social Media Marketing
• Css
• Leadership