Programming Coordinator at Palm Springs International Film Festival

Palm Springs, California, United States

The Palm Springs International Film Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness. PSIFS produces the Palm Springs International Film Festival every January and the Palm Springs International ShortFest every June, and puts on a host of Educational, Public, and Membership Programs throughout the year.

Palm Springs International Film Festival

Programming Coordinator

Stern Grove, a natural amphitheater surrounded by giant eucalyptus, redwood, and fir trees, is one of Northern California's favorite concert sites. In keeping with Mrs. Stern's vision, the wide selection of performers reflects the Festival's commitment to exceptional programming and to serving diverse audiences. A beloved Bay Area tradition, every summer Sunday for nearly seven decades, family and friends gather to relax, picnic, and enjoy performances by some of the world's greatest artists in this glorious natural setting.

Stern Grove Festival Association

Director of Operations

Managed all aspects of the Entertainment Department within the park consisting of shows, parades, character and performer media appearances, atmosphere, concerts, special and group eventsCreated and successfully executed over 3 million dollars in annual and seasonal budgets Independently responsible for daily operations of the entire entertainment department  consisting of 483 seasonal employees performing 14 live stage shows, 47 full-scale Nickelodeon parades, 22 concerts held in 13,000 seat amphitheatre and countless special eventsManaged new show concepts and logistics, artist contracting, production management, rigging, equipment load in/out, talent casting, costuming, rehearsals and daily performances included in the regular operating season, Halloween event and Holiday Winterfest event

Paramount Parks

Entertainment Operations Manager

Talent Director / Associate Producer / Talent Booker for Nationally televised entertainment specials which aired live on networks such as NBC, CBS, VH1, TNT and A&E Booked and contracted A-list musical artists and acted as liaison between Executive Producer, network representatives, record labels, talent management and on-site stage crew to coordinate performance technicalities, logistics and backline requirements, contract execution, rider preparations, and payments of artist feesRecognized internally for my contributions leading to 6 Emmy show nominations with 2 wins

IMG Media

Talent Coordinator / Booker

Contributed to the production of “Late Show with David Letterman” by coordinating all aspects of audience participation segments including arranging shoot locations, travel, licensing, permits and execution of on-site logisticsSuccessfully coordinated and executed all audience participation segments while adhering to an extremely fast-paced production schedule thus refining my ability to think quickly on my feet while putting out fires, recognizing potential issues before they arise, and meeting strict production deadlines

Robbie Wayne Huddleston