Jon Hardy
Northampton,UK
Summary
Highly personable efficient event organiser and host with strong customer service ethic. Excellent client liaison and communication skills with over 20 years of experience working within the production of Live music, VIP, Corporate Events and Exhibitions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
VIP Representative / Manager
VIP Nation, Epic Rights, Future Beat
, Europe
02.2014 - Current
- 2023 - 50 Cent - The Final Lap Tour - Europe
- 2023 - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Return of the Dream Canteen Tour - Europe
- 2023 - Wu-Tang Clan & Nas - The Saga Continues World Tour - Europe
- 2022 - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love Tour - Europe
- 2022 - Lady Gaga - Chromatica Ball Tour - Europe
- Tours with U2, Meat Loaf, Billy Idol.
- UK shows with Ghost, Counting Crows, Muppet's Live delivering VIP activation.
- Communication with Venue, Box Offices, Vendors, Tour Staff and Suppliers to deliver elements included in VIP packages.
- Managing Ticketing, Budgets, F&B requirements, Stock Management of Merchandise, Customer Service, Managing Local Assistants, Guest List co-ordination.
Backstage Production Manager
Rebellion Festivals Ltd
, UK
08.2014 - Current
- Advancing backstage requirements with venue for headline artists across 6 stages.
- Advancing with TM's to include the following: Truck and night-liner parking, rider requirements, number in touring party, maps.
- Managing dressing room schedules and team to ensure that all dressing rooms are turned over quickly and supplied with correct riders.
- Managing float and runner for all backstage needs.
- Liaising with stage managers with production requirements.
Projectionist & LED Technician
Freelance projects with PRG, XL Video, Sonalyst, Ministry of Experience, Response
01.2013 - 04.2020
- Working independently or in a team on projects including tours (Citizen Khan), TV projects (National TV Awards) corporate awards and club nights in venues varying from hotels, theatres, and arenas and in festival settings.
Production Assistant / Coordinator
Pebble Events, Rockin' Roadrunner, Skins Live Tour
, UK
01.2007 - Current
- Providing production support for a variety of events ranging from live music, award ceremonies, public and B2B exhibitions.
- Being the first point of contact for client and venue.
- Communication with clients and producers, vendors, liaising with venues, coordinating local crew for load-in and load-out, stage management, Booking décor, Health & Safety compliance.
- Managing onsite personnel and ensuring that all departments have relevant credentials.
- Overseeing transportation and hotel bookings for core crew.
Owner Operator
SESSIONS
Northampton, NTH
01.2003 - Current
- Management of events including artist and venue booking, show promotion, ticket sales, Security, staffing, negotiating with suppliers, rider management (technical and hospitality)
- Additionally, a creative agency that can provide a host of services including club night promotion, ticket sale platform, design and host of websites, photography, performers, working with community events providing Health & Safety advice.
Hospitality Coordinator
Live Nation Global Touring
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Working with U2, touring with the production crew on the Joshua Tree Tour coordinating the meet & greet spaces.
- Creating spaces to lounge standard, advancing F&B with venues and local suppliers.
- Ensuring riders adhered to, whilst working with a budget and stock management.
- Assisting the band staff in the movement of guests.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Visual Arts and Design
Northampton College of Further Education
Northampton, Northamptonshire1993
A-Levels -
Trinity Upper School
Northampton, Northamptonshire1989
Skills
- Event Management
- Team management
- Cross-departmental cooperation
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Supplier relations
- Event budget management
- Event sales
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Event planning
Timeline
Hospitality Coordinator
Live Nation Global Touring
03.2017 - 08.2017
Backstage Production Manager
Rebellion Festivals Ltd
08.2014 - Current
VIP Representative / Manager
VIP Nation, Epic Rights, Future Beat
02.2014 - Current
Projectionist & LED Technician
Freelance projects with PRG, XL Video, Sonalyst, Ministry of Experience, Response
01.2013 - 04.2020
Production Assistant / Coordinator
Pebble Events, Rockin' Roadrunner, Skins Live Tour
01.2007 - Current
Owner Operator
SESSIONS
01.2003 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Visual Arts and Design
Northampton College of Further Education
A-Levels -
Trinity Upper School