Jon F.

About Jon F.

Currently the Events Director for the largest nightclub in the Pacific Northwest. I also run a marketing and media consulting firm where I specialize in social media, marketing, writing, editing, photography and design. Former journalist (two-time Pulitzer Prize winner) with experience in news direction, art direction, design, photography, graphics, reporting, writing, editing, blogging and management.

Experience

1. Events Director

   Q Nightclub

   Jan 2013 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   MANAGMENT• Oversee logistics during operating hours for Seattle’s largest nightclub• Handle customer service issues • Hire new employees, implement training, and create schedulesTICKETING• Create all ticket pages and manage reservation software• Determine dynamic ticketing pricing throughout the sale • Make sure the club stays under capacity limits and doesn’t oversell• Coordinate show announcements and onsale with staff, artists, promoters, and agents• Analyze trends in ticket sales, and implement strategies to increase sales • Maintain customer database • Negotiate contracts with ticketing companies MARKETING• Establish style and protocol for website, marketing and social media• Develop and sustain advertising and marketing budget• Create marketing and social media content including- Writing copy - Designing posters, event fliers, and other marketing material- Shooting photos and video• Analyze marketing and social media trends and suggest content• Implement a schedule for effective posting on social media• Make sure content is SEO compliantOTHER ROLES• Gmail admin• Google Drive admin • Webmaster

Education

• University of North Dakota

  BA, Communications

  1995 — 2000