John Gimenez

About John Gimenez

An innovative music & entertainment industry talent buyer and executive with over 25 years of experience in live entertainment, sales, and management. A respected leader, mentor, and relationship builder known for nurturing valuable connections with key stakeholders, partners, artists, venues, and staff across several regions. Hallmarks include a proven track record of establishing and scaling lucrative departments from scratch (over 12M in annual revenue), championing win-win negotiations from concept through implementation, and advancing organizational systems (over 100 shows annually), strategy (consistent YOY growth), and culture changes to sustain swift, long-term business growth.Areas of Expertise: Music & Entertainment Industry | Events Sales | Talent Buying | Concert, Tour & Venue Booking | Live Events & Productions | Festivals | Contract Negotiations | Talent Relations | Client Management | Industry Relationships | Strategic Partnerships | Creative Collaborations | Business Growth | Business Development | Revenue Generation & Profitability | Promotions & Marketing | Sales Strategy | Team Leadership | Mentorship | Team Building | Best Practices & Process Improvements | Organizational Development | Problem Solving | Conflict Resolution

Experience

1. Vice President, Event Programming & Content

   VenuWorks

   Jan 2015 — Present · Ames, IA, US

   Launched VenuWorks’ event programming and content arm from the ground up, which doubled company’s overall profit and continues to achieve year-over-year growth within historically difficult markets.• Develop and execute high-impact event programming, talent buying, and content strategies for more that 22 VenuWorks’ member venues consisting of small 500-seat theaters to stadiums across the country• Build positive, trusted relationships and maintain excellent client satisfaction with venue owners and talent, enabling high-profile acts like Walker Hayes, Billy Idol, Kenny Chesney, and Kane Brown to tour smaller Midwest cities for the first time• Manage budgets and expertly lead contract negotiations, creating mutually beneficial agreements and profit margins for all parties (artists, venues, company)• Define efficient organizational frameworks, standard operating procedures, best practices, and reporting processes to elevate culture and consumer experiences• Collaborate closely with Marketing, F&B, Operations, and Ticketing to align goals • Leverage in-depth knowledge of various entertainment facilities (clubs, theaters, arenas, festival sites, conventions) to provide hands-on mentorship to partner teams, allowing them to problem-solve and achieve goals within high-pressure environments

Education

• University of Arkansas

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism

Skills

• New Business Development
• Concerts
• Music Management
• Marketing
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Entertainment Industry
• Management
• Talent Booking
• Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Talent Relations
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Music Industry
• Talent Acquisition
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Live Events
• Talent Management
• Negotiation
• Sponsorship
• Sales
• Event Management