Dylan Petraitis

About Dylan Petraitis

Life ain’t about the destination, it’s all about the ride.” - Danny Petraitis

Experience

1. Event Manager

   Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp

   Jan 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   I aid in leading the production, planning, and on-site execution of Nashville’s largest and most high-profile tourism events — from New Year’s Eve and July 4th celebrations to executive-level dinners and global trade show activations — all designed to grow Nashville’s visibility and impact as a top travel destination. Large-Scale Public EventsProduce nationally recognized citywide celebrations, including New Year’s Eve and July 4th, with attendance exceeding and multi-million dollar budgets.Manage comprehensive event logistics, including site layout, truss and rigging plans, stage builds, vendor operations, security coordination, staff credentialing, and crowd experience strategy.Maintain strong partnerships with city departments, law enforcement, fire marshals, and external vendors to deliver safe, seamless, and high-impact events. Tourism Sales & Brand ActivationsRepresent Nashville at domestic tourism trade shows, overseeing event booth creation, travel logistics, and custom activations to inspire group travel and convention business.Lead songwriter showcases, CEO dinners, and high-touch experiences that bring the soul of Nashville directly to corporate, media, and industry audiences.Design immersive trade show booths and pop-up experiences tailored to key target markets and audiences. Sustainability & Operational InnovationFounded NCVC’s first office-wide recycling program and led a site-wide composting initiative, integrating sustainability into both internal culture and external event operations.Developed internal systems for tracking and distributing safety gear (vests, hard hats) for on-site labor crews, improving accountability and efficiency during complex multi-day builds.Constantly test and deploy crowd engagement tools like t-shirt cannons, fan signage zones, and mobile staging — keeping the visitor experience dynamic and memorable.

Education

• Montgomery Bell Academy

  Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• College of Charleston

  Bachelor's Degree

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Prezi
• Restaurants
• Sponsorship
• Balance Sheet
• Music Management
• Ticket Sales
• Sales Coordination
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Volunteer Training
• Fine Dining
• Facebook
• Weight Training
• Operating Budgets
• Venue Management
• Production Assistance
• Interviewing Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Tour Management
• Time Management
• Ushering
• Inventory
• Making Music
• Logo Design
• Personal Training
• Restaurant Management
• Event Management
• Bartending
• Artist Hospitality
• Social Networking
• Food Service
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Fundraising
• Budget Monitoring
• Phone Etiquette
• Press Releases
• Stage Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales