Chad Smidt

Experience

1. General Manager

   Oak View Group

   Oct 2024 — Present · Sioux City, IA, US

   Attract and book all events at the Tyson Event Center, Orpheum Theatre, and solicit new events at the STF Expo Center. Develop and maintain relationships with reputable promoters, local market contacts, agents and talent affiliates to attract concerts, shows, entertainment events, etc.Maintain active contact with the Contract Administrator, relevant oversight boards, and City Department heads overseeing our management at the venues.Monitor Oak View Group’s compliance with all provisions of the management contract as it pertains to the Venues.Provide direct supervision of all department heads and regularly provide direction, approvals, and general guidance.Develop long-term capital improvement plans for the venues, and oversee the execution of capital projects.Generate financial and other reports detailing venue activities for the client, corporate, and relevant city oversight bodies.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, employees, union representatives and the general public.Administer specific plans and programs prescribed by corporate directives, to include: HR, Sales and Marketing, quality assurance, energy efficiency, safety/emergency procedures, crowd control and crisis management practices, or other areas as needed.Prepare a proposed annual Operating Budget and submit such proposed budget to client/corporate.Oversee day to day operation, ensuring technical personnel and all support staff have access to required resources for all events, oversees plans for allocating those resources, and successfully manages their efficient implementation.Ensure all agreements made regarding the Venues are in compliance with the contract, state and federal law.Develop and implement facility goals in accordance with the management contract, the client’s objectives, corporate policy, and good business practice.Provide final approval for all contracts and agreements.

Education

• University of South Dakota

  Master of Arts - MA, Kinesiology and Sport Management

  2020 — 2021

• Mitchell Technical Institiute

  AAS, Satellite Communications

  2001 — 2003

• University of South Dakota

  Bachelor's degree, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Networking
• Public Relations
• Troubleshooting
• Team Leadership
• Sales Management
• Team Building
• Account Management