Jimi Croker

About Jimi Croker

I love adding order to chaos, which probably explains my almost 20-year career in live events. I enjoy finding creative solutions to problems (the more solutions, the better).At my most recent role, I enjoyed supporting productions/experiences for a wide variety of high-profile brands and influencers, such as Nike, Haddad, LEGO, ELLE magazine, Jo Malone, Zimmerman, Michael Kors, Google, Kim Kardashian, and more.Skills and Competencies- Almost 20 years of experience producing live events, experiences, and brand activations- Excellent presentation and strong communication skills, both written and verbal- Creative problem solver, with the ability to find multiple solutions for stakeholders during a production- Curious and adaptable to new situations and assignments- Independent, self-motivated, positive attitude, operating well in a team environment focused on collaboration and accountability- Strong interpersonal, mentoring, coaching and conflict resolution skills- Proven ability to work with all levels of management and foster relationships with operational personnel- Supports growth through transparency, consistency, and disciplined execution- Strong organizational skills, including keeping projects on time and on budget- Can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high-growth environment- Works effectively with leadership and executive stakeholders- Effective supervisory skills with an ability to build a team, review employee performance, address escalated issues, generate assignments, and set priorities- Insightful approaches to motivate others and identify strengths and developmental opportunities with talent- Good analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to make effective decisions- Strong crisis management skills- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation, with a track record of delivering to plan- Adapts quickly to changing circumstances; able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner- Can see the big picture but possesses a pragmatic /flexible approach to delivery- Relishes working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment- Personable, fun, team oriented.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Essay Video, Llc

   Apr 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Sales and Project Management for Essay Video, West Coast

Education

• Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Project Management

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Live Events
• Mac
• Corporate Events
• Stage Management
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Stage Lighting
• Television
• Organizational Leadership
• Event Planning
• Trade Shows
• Music Production
• Creative Direction
• Concerts
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Concert Production
• Tour Operators
• Live Sound
• Music Videos
• Pc
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Film
• Guitarist
• Led Displays
• Pro Tools
• Training
• Video
• Music
• Music Industry
• Photoshop
• Project Coordination
• Production Support
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Direction
• Av