Marc Horwitz

About Marc Horwitz

Experienced sports and entertainment venue professional with an extensive background in Event Management, Facility Operations, and Event Booking.

Experience

1. Assistant General Manager

   Oak View Group

   Jul 2021 — Present · Bridgeport, CT, US

   Oversee the Events, Operations, and Box Office departments, providing direct supervision to full-time Event Managers, Production Managers, Operations Managers, Ice Technicians, Director of Ticket Operations, and Box Office Manager•Support General Manager with booking analysis, offer packet creation, and contracting•Actively promote the use of the facility to strengthen relationships with agents and promoters and maximize venue revenue•Assist in the preparation of the annual event budget, operating budget, and recommend an annual capital budget for long-range repairs and improvements to the facility; authorize the requisition of equipment and supplies within the budget guidelines•Complete, review and approve pre-event estimates and post-event settlements•Oversee hiring, supervision and scheduling of all part-time and/or contracted Event Staff, Security, Parking, Operations, Changeover, Ice Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Custodial, IATSE, Crowd and Risk Management, Police, Fire and Safety personnel•Manage the advancing and communicating of event information to the appropriate departments and staff•Oversee overall daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems; including ice making, HVAC, sound, lighting, fire protection, life safety, communications, scoreboard, etc.•Manage the operation of event set-up and tear-down•Develop operating procedures that conform to industry and corporate standards, customized to the specific needs of the facility and consistent with the goals and objectives of the client, facility and corporation•Develop and implement health policies, emergency procedures, and risk management policies•Assist in the preparation and negotiation of service agreements and review contracts for compliance with event and/or government specifications•Negotiate and administer labor contracts•Act as a liaison with City for facility functions including capital projects, codes, licenses, permits, etc.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor of Science in Education, Sport Management

  2010 — 2014