Jon F.

About Jon F.

Hello and welcome to my page! I am an Event Operations and Production Director responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of engaging and impactful marketing events for government and commercial clients. With nearly 20 years of experience in the event industry, I have produced and managed promotional tours, marquee events, and virtual booths for various brands and audiences, both domestically and internationally. I am passionate about creating memorable and meaningful experiences that connect people with brands, causes, and communities. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events within budget and timeline, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. I have also developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, partners, and stakeholders across the event ecosystem. Some of the skills that I bring to the table include logistics, A/V, CAD, Photoshop, emceeing, and marketing communications.

Experience

1. Director, Experiential Operations

   Montage Marketing Group

   Jul 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Montage Marketing Group, LLC is a marketing solutions company based in the metro DC area. Montage provides government and commercial clients the opportunity to engage audiences, create passionate advocates and achieve goals via experiential marketing. Our marketing experience specialists empower people to do more, our staff to be more, and our clients to get more out of their marketing efforts. As Operations Director, I oversee a team responsible for changing the way Montage approaches event production. Primary lead on vendor and asset management, on-site event support, successful operation of the company\'s sq. ft warehouse, DOT, and program budgeting. I also contribute to company leadership by sitting in on business development proposals, and presenting to potential clients.

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor's degree

  2003 — 2007

• UCLA Extension - Custom Programs & Corporate Education

  Project Management Certification

  2009 — 2009