Michelle Arkush

Experience

1. Event Producer, Event Productions

   Amazon

   Jul 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Produced over 100 high profile events within 2.5 years, including large-scale programs with 1,500+ in-person attendees and thousands of global participants.• Oversaw on-site event installations from initial CAD planning to execution, ensuring venue layouts, way finding, security, and staging met the highest industry standards.• Managed video production, live-streaming, and event documentation for executive events.• Supported nonprofit events, raising over $1.5 million and exceeding engagement goals.• Partnered with Seattle and Bellevue mayors, C-level executives, and technical teams on impactful initiatives for their events.• Developed an Event Planning Guide and piloted AI tools to enhance event processes.• Emerging Technologies: Worked with engineers for the integration of AI tools and immersive technologies (including AR and XR elements) to create dynamic, interactive event experiences.• Trained new team members through SOPs, hands-on experience, and structured onboarding programs.• Innovative Client Solutions: Developed and managed service proposals, contracts, and budgets that not only met client briefs but also unblocked creative opportunities and enhanced profitability.• Oversaw vendor management, partners, and client relations for each event. Including show calling, script edits, install, and post-mortems.• Risk and Quality Management: Oversaw risk assessment, quality control, and post-mortem analysis for high stakes events, ensuring every project exceeded client expectations while staying on budget.• Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.• Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.• Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.• Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.

Education

• Art Institute of Seattle

  Audio Production and Engineering

  2012 — 2013

• Edmonds Community College

  General and Digital Music

  2009 — 2012

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2025 — 2027

• University of Washington

  Audio Engineering

  2015 — 2016

• Eastern Gateway Community College

  Associate's degree

  2020 — 2023

Skills

• Audio Engineering
• Pro Tools
• Music Production
• Studio Recording
• Recording
• Music
• Audio Editing