John Sugrue

Experience

1. President

   Ocla Events

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Coordinate and manage all audio and video requirements, equipment rentals, and staffing.• Implement and manage timelines and logistics for the entire cycle of each event.• Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues and clients.• Produced only west coast Fashion show for designer Matthew Williamson.• Plan, design, manage and coordinate events for charity and corporate clients.• Maintain complete and meticulous records of all event details and communications• Manage team of 20-40 people for each event.• Planned convention in DC for group of Managed large complex budgets of over Booked large tours and worked with local DMC’s to handle clients needs.• Destination research and site election for events all over the United States.• Book Musical Acts, DJ’s, and speakers that fit within clients budgets.• Execute and manage all on site logistics.• Manage volunteer coordination• Responsible for production of all fashion shows and model castings.

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Private Events
• Budgets
• Fashion
• Contract Negotiation
• Event Producing
• Weddings
• Live Events
• Fashion Shows
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Sponsorship
• Special Events
• Receptions
• Trade Shows
• Wedding Planning
• Parties
• Event Planning
• Retail
• Video
• Marketing
• Incentives
• Fundraisers
• Event Production
• Advertising
• Av
• Talent Booking
• Management
• Holidays
• Corporate Events