Gene Butler Events

Below is an outline of selected events for which Gene Butler has performed production, management, or related activities.

Volunteer Coordinator - Maker Faire - Austin, TX   2008-Present
      O'Reilly Media, Inc., Mill, CA
  1. Directly responsible for recruiting and oversight of 100 volunteers
  2. Met with staff to determine event volunteer needs
  3. Communication and coordination throughout the event with staff, volunteers, and general public
Transportation Coordinator - the World Series of Golf - Las Vegas, NV   2008-Present
      The Zaring Group, Castaic, CA
  1. Managed transportation fleet of limousines and vans
  2. Direct liaison for celebrities, sponsors, VIPs, and event staff
  3. Responsible for transportation of celebrities to and from airport, hotel, tournament, interviews and other locations
  4. Coordinated with television crews and tournament finalists
  5. Assisted with golf course operations and logistics
Secret Service Crew Chief - Austin, TX   2007-Present
      South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals, Austin, TX
  1. Selective recruitment and management of over 50 volunteers
  2. Managed vehicle fleet for all celebrity and panelist transportation
  3. Liaison for SXSW staff, celebrities and panelists
Site Manager - Heart of Texas Quadruple Bypass Music Festival - Austin, TX   2007
      Texas Rockfest, Austin, TX
  1. Ran all operations for Main outdoor stage site
  2. Liaison for performers, service providers, and sponsors
  3. Recruited support personnel for the event
Conference Access Crew Chief - Austin, TX   2001-2007
      South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals, Austin, TX
  1. Developed overall conference access plan and operational procedures that were adopted by SXSW
  2. Participated in planning sessions with SXSW and convention center staff
  3. Management of 175 Conference Access Volunteers
  4. Assisted panelists, sponsors, SXSW staff, journalists and vendors
Assistant Event Manager and Transportation Coordinator- Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend - Austin, TX   2004-2007
      Zaring Cioffi Entertainment, LLC, Valencia, CA
  1. Assisted with the overall operations of all ZCE events
  2. Assisted with the contracting of venues, vendors, equipment and services for all events
  3. Coordinated day of show activities such as set-up of staging, lights, seating, staffing, green rooms, riders, catering and VIP services
  4. Assisted with satisfaction of sponsorship contracts and needs
  5. Responsible for the coordination of celebrity and VIP travel to varying locations throughout their stay in Austin
  6. Provided hospitality to celebrities and VIPs
  7. Coordinated with celebrities and VIPs before and during the events to obtain their transportation and hospitality needs
  8. Familiar with various travel procedures including, and not limited to rental vehicles, limo services, aircraft and public transportation
  9. Assisted with golf course operations throughout event
Event Access Manager - Austin Music Awards - Austin, TX   2001-2007
      The Austin Chronicle, Austin, TX
  1. Oversight of festival volunteer security personnel
  2. Liaison between festival and private security, law enforcement and fire marshals
  3. Consulted on planning and location of security and access control issues
  4. Responsible for crowd control and backstage access
  5. General on-site problem solving and logistics
  6. Liaison for celebrities and award show participants
Co-Producer, Elktoberfest - Austin, TX   2006
      Austin Elks Lodge, Austin, TX
  1. Security coordination for event
  2. Acted as liaison for law enforcement and event volunteers
  3. Assistance with planning, merchandising and vending
Security Coordinator - Rolling Roadshow / Fundraiser - Austin, TX   2006
      The Alamo Drafthouse, Austin, TX
  1. Security coordination for event
  2. Acted as liaison for law enforcement and event volunteers
Festival Staff - Hot Sauce Festival - Austin, TX   2005-2006
      Austin Chronicle, Austin, TX
  1. Exhibitor Liaison
  2. Exhibitor coordination
  3. Supervised load-in and load-out of vendor equipment
Volunteer - Texas Barbecue Festival - Austin, TX   2005-2006
  1. Assisted event director
  2. Coordinated shifts of volunteers
Volunteer - Austin Marley Festival - Austin, TX   2003
  1. Tracked volunteers and shifts at stationary posts
  2. Provided relief where needed
Volunteer - Annual PB&J Christmas - Austin, TX   2002-2003
  1. Solicited donations from local vendors
  2. Organized volunteers and transportation
  3. Project successfully fed more than 1000 homeless and needy individuals