Elissa Emerick

Chief Operating Officer @Aeg Presents

Sacramento, CA, US

As COO of a startup entertainment venue, I led all aspects of operations, from strategic planning to day-to-day management, helping build the business from the ground up. I balanced financial oversight, event execution, staff management, and community engagement to create a vibrant and sustainable venue- Negotiated terms, drafted contracts, created invoices, and ensured timely client payments- Managed and executed diverse events, including concerts, comedy shows, live podcasts, graduations, and movies- Obtained all necessary permits to ensure compliant and safe operations- Oversaw hiring, scheduling, and supervision of staff across concessions, ticketing, and ushering- Handled full financial operations: tax payments, ticket revenue, invoicing, cash drawers, and vendor bills- Implemented a shared calendar system with the partnering restaurant to streamline bookings- Coordinated with neighboring businesses to build community engagement- Launched the successful $2 Tuesday Movies program to increase accessibility and community presence- Scheduled and supervised venue maintenance to ensure safety and reliability- Conducted weekly inventory counts to maintain operational efficiency- Problem-solved quickly and effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.