David van Maren

About David van Maren

With over 25 years of progressive experience in the entertainment, events, and hospitality industries, I currently serve as the Senior Operations & Production Executive at NW Productions, LLC, a multimedia company specializing in live productions, multimedia content creation, and PR services. I have successfully driven a 20% increase in company revenue through strategic operations management and the implementation of streamlined processes that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. As co-founder of The Global Beauty Awards, an event celebrating the beauty and pageant industry, I have honed my expertise in event production and industry recognition. I have a proven track record of building cohesive teams and fostering strong relationships with clients, vendors, and key stakeholders, including high-profile individuals, small businesses, and major retailers. My leadership has extended to mentoring notable figures such as Jamie Kern Lima (the first female CEO in L’Oréal’s history), supermodel Beverly Peele, and former CNN/HLN anchor Natasha Curry to name a few Executive: professional and talent management (representing business executives, professionals of all industries, personalities, speakers/writers, artists and more). PR/Marketing services: Our team provides breakthrough PR/Interviews/Appearances in order to promote yourself and/or your project(s). In addition, my entire career (past and present) has been centered around sales and development- Prospected new potential clients (from local to nationally known brands) through unique approaches - Maintained a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals whether individually or as a team - Cold calling along with consistent follow up on leads

Experience

1. Co Executive Producer

   Nw Productions Llc

   Nov 2001 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Budget Management: Developed and managed departmental budgets, reducing overhead costs by over 10% each year- Cost Analysis & Efficiency: Optimize resource allocation, resulting in a 12% increase in operational efficiency- Sales Growth: Led NW Productions to a 20% annual increase in net profit since 2018 - Process Improvement: Streamlined workflow processes for a team of independent contractors, and reduced project completion time by 21%- Team Leadership: Recruited, motivated, and fostered a diverse team- Event Production: Co-created and produced the annual Global Beauty Awards (GBAs) since 2018- Advisory Board Development: Secured GBA advisory board members from prestigious backgrounds in media, entertainment, business, and sports- Contract Management: Reviewed, proofed, and edited contracts with vendors and third-party agreements to ensure compliance- Marketing & Media Production: Created comprehensive marketing materials (press releases, social media, email campaigns, websites, print publications, etc.), videography, livestreaming, photography, post-production, and editing for a diverse range of clients- Event Production: Produced step-and-repeat (red-carpet) events for high-profile celebrities- Talent Booking: Booked talent for various high-profile events, including the Ceremonial First Pitch for the Mariners, New York Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week- Public Speaking: Featured motivational speaker at numerous events, including the Washington State Educators - Contract Negotiation: Negotiated and secured contracts with venues, hotels, restaurants, and other service providers to support event logistics- Team Building: Cultivated an inclusive/diverse team fostering a collaborative/supportive environment.

Education

• University of Oregon

  2 years, Exercise Physiology & Nutrition

• Pacific University

  Transferred to University of Oregon, Business Administration and Management, General