Erin Jepson

About Erin Jepson

Throughout my professional journey, I\'ve accumulated a wealth of expertise spanning various facets of team leadership, customer service, arts administration, event coordination, facility and venue management, and event production. My career has seen outstanding achievements in facilitating communication across diverse teams and guiding large groups in executing events of all scales for a wide range of audiences. My qualities include attention to detail, logistical acumen, and a knack for uniting diverse teams harmoniously, all of which have propelled my career.While my initial passion in this field was centered around artistic programming, my interests have evolved significantly. I\'ve discovered an intense fascination with the intricate puzzle of crafting exceptional events and experiences for our audiences, driving me to consistently deliver the highest quality products. Venue and Event Management have transcended beyond career duties; they\'ve become a personal passion. Every aspect of venue management excites me, from devising security strategies for events to welcoming a crowd of over attendees at a comic con.Beyond the confines of the workplace, I have a penchant for telling captivating stories, crafting humorous and insightful blog posts, creating an abundance of knitted hats (my love for knitting knows no bounds), whipping up messes in the kitchen (although not every culinary experiment is a resounding success), and embarking on hikes that often see me returning to the car just before the sun dips below the horizon. I firmly believe that a life filled with creativity both within and outside the office is the only life worth living. It\'s this daily dose of creativity and inspiration that transforms my job into a dream, day in and day out.Key Strengths: Expertise in event planning and management, adept client relations, seasoned tour logistics coordinator, exceptional hospitality, top-tier patron services, comprehensive training, proficient festival coordination, adept team leadership, skilled volunteer training and management, seamless facility operations, outstanding customer service, impactful community outreach, and a boundless passion for creativity.

Experience

1. General Manager - Tacoma City Theaters

   Legends Global

   Feb 2025 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

Education

• IAVM Venue Management School

  Venue Management

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts, Music; Musicology

• IAVM Venue Management School Graduate Institute

  Venue Management

Skills

• Safety and Security Procedures
• Event Pro Software
• Events Coordination
• Blogging
• Staff Training
• Policy Writing
• Contract Negotiation
• Operations
• Entertainment
• People Management
• Festivals
• Team Leadership
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events
• Venue Management
• Blogger
• Event Management
• Operations Management
• Creative Writing
• Public Speaking
• Live Events
• Budget Monitoring
• Corporate Events
• Management
• Team Building
• Fundraisers
• Training
• Writing
• Fundraising
• Hospitality Industry
• Tenant Relations
• Hospitality