Pete Tamayo

About Pete Tamayo

I’m an operations leader with over a decade of experience in live entertainment, working across clubs, amphitheaters, arenas, and stadiums. I’ve led venue openings and large scale operations covering guest services, front and back of house, food and beverage, ticketing, and safety.I manage cross functional teams and complex budgets, and I’ve helped grow revenue through concessions, parking, VIP experiences, and merchandise. I focus on building clear systems, practical training, and teams that execute under pressure.My experience includes The Gorge, Caesars Superdome, House of Blues, 713 Music Hall, and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena.

Experience

1. Sr Operations

   Opry Entertainment Group

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Own full amphitheater operations and guest experience strategy across concerts and special events• Play a key leadership role in launching a new outdoor venue and supporting the company’s expansion into additional amphitheater properties• Develop and standardize operational frameworks, staffing models, and service standards designed to scale across a growing portfolio of outdoor venues• Partner with executive leadership and finance on budgeting, forecasting, and long term operational planning• Drive labor strategy, workforce planning, and cost control aligned to attendance, seasonality, and business objectives• Lead multi-department teams and senior supervisors across guest services, security, box office, and front of house operations

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor's

Skills

• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Entertainment
• Social Networking
• Social Media