Melanie Horn

About Melanie Horn

With nearly two decades of experience in arts and events management, I have developed a keen eye for detail, a passion for customer service, and a knack for handling complex production budgets. I am currently the General Manager at Tachyon Performance LLC, one of Louisville\'s top rated automotive repair shops, where I oversee all aspects of service, office, parts, and inventory management, as well as bookkeeping and payroll.In addition to my role at Tachyon Performance, I also work as a freelance festival and event manager, specializing in box office and credentials management. I have worked with some of the most renowned music festivals in the country, such as Bonnaroo, Forecastle, and Louder than Life, as well as local events like Abbey Road on the River and Kentucky Kickdown. I have also been nominated for the Louisville Rose Award for outstanding public service in the hospitality industry. I enjoy creating memorable experiences for guests, artists, and staff, and collaborating with diverse teams and partners.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Tachyon Performance Llc

   Feb 2018 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   General Manager 20••••24; Office Manager 20••••20• Managed all aspects of one of Louisville\'s Top Rated Automotive Repair Shop • Managed technicians and part time staff workloads, schedules, and assignments• Service Manager: Created estimates for needed repairs and sold jobs to customers• Parts Manager: Ordered all supplies, fluids, equipment, and parts, keeping accurate inventory• Business Manager: Processed payroll and coordinated employee benefits • Bookeeper: Processed all payables and accounting needs including monthly and quarterly taxes• Upon self-directed internal audit of company, redesigned pricing structure, cut overhead costs, and eliminated unnecessary expenses, increasing profits during pandemic.

Education

• Capella University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  2023 — 2027

• University of Louisville

  Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Singing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Arts Administration
• Marketing
• Editing
• Research
• Tessitura
• Management
• Musical Theatre
• Advertising
• Production Management
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Theatre
• Strategic Planning
• Dance
• Microsoft Word
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Live Events
• Budgets
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Writing
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Management
• Training