RESUME
STEPHEN MILLARD, CFE Office 800.538.1881
stephen@meifestivals.com
http://www.meifestivals.com/A seasoned international professional with extensive experience in general management, marketing, new business development and project management. A pioneer in the special event and hotel industry. Recognized by the ability to visualize, conceptualize and produce highly successful, entertaining festivals and mega special events. Responsible for multi-million dollar budgets and P&L turnarounds. Orchestrated strategic planning necessary to design and develop customized sponsorship programs that meet the objectives of marketing partners and corporate clients.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Sales/Marketing Promotions
Special Events Planning/Production and Sponsorship Sales: Expertise in concept development, direct sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, entertainment booking, and all event operations including site design and layout, city services, maintenance, security, crowd control, financial accounting and overall administration.
Sales and Marketing Promotions: Created and produced multi-faceted city-wide community celebrations and festivals, nationally televised sporting events, cultural celebrations, major concerts, trade shows, sponsor development and special event marketing. These events have generated millions of dollars of revenue.
New Business Development: Developed business plans and provided consultation for cities, associations and organizations interested in starting a new festival or special event. Nationally recognized in arts and sports marketing.
General Management: Excelled in organizing very large and diverse groups of people and managing multi-faceted projects in the hospitality and special events industries. Results driven, detail oriented manager skilled in all areas of sales and marketing, advertising, production, business development, customer service, public relations and administration.
Operations: Directed numerous turnarounds and reorganizations to improve profitability. Managed complete renovations, renegotiated vendor and tenant contracts. Created, implemented and trained executive committee and department heads on management development programs. Created and implemented employee incentive programs. Refocused all operational efforts to consistently improve client/customer satisfaction. Responsible for facility management.
EDUCATION Certified Festival Executive (CFE) Purdue University
Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) Educational Institute of AHMAEMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Currently, Founder, Owner and CEO of Main Events International (MEI Productions), Dallas, Texas (1988-Present). Recruited to Hyatt Hotels Corporation, served as General Manager in Fort Worth and Washington D.C. (1984-1988). At the Hilton Hotels Corporation, attained frequent promotions and a variety of top management positions in major hotels and resorts (1977-1984).
