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Curtis Brown

Peoria

Summary

Experienced events operations professional with 10+ years of event setup, logistics in high-volume campus and arena environments. Adept at managing teams, coordinating event layouts, executing setup/tear-down plans, and ensuring high-quality, on-time event builds. Skilled in reading setup configuration documents, and operating event equipment. Brings strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to safety, efficiency, and exceptional service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Crew/ Events Operations Member

Grand Canyon University
04.2015 - Current

• Supervised, mentored, and lead a team of full-time Event Crew members and student workers during daily event-related operations.

• Overseen completion and accuracy of setup sheets, work orders, and event build-out requirements.

• Assigned staff to projects in coordination with department manager based on priorities and job needs.

• Monitored quality, productivity, and safety compliance of event crew throughout all phases of event logistics.

• Managed crew scheduling

• Maintained event inventory ensuring accurate counts, cleanliness, organization, and readiness of all equipment.

• Operates forklifts, golf carts, and various hand/power tools to support setup and tear-down.

• Coordinated with internal departments to ensure flawless event execution, including staging, seating, flooring, barricades, and specialty configurations.

• Supported rapid response to last-minute changes or event adjustments while maintaining efficiency and professionalism.

• Ensured safe working conditions and adherence to facility procedures at all times.

Instructional Assistant/ Coach

Peoria Unified School District
08.2012 - 04.2015

• Coached student-athletes in sprinting, distance running, relays, and conditioning, emphasizing proper technique, form, and performance development.

• Planned and led structured daily practices tailored to athlete strengths, skill levels, and seasonal training phases.

• Provided individualized coaching and feedback using timed trials, drills, and performance evaluations to help athletes achieve personal bests.

• Assisted in meet operations including event assignments, warm-ups, lineup preparation, and coordination with meet officials and volunteers.

• Encouraged academic accountability, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship consistent with school and league expectations.

• Monitored athlete safety by enforcing proper warm-up routines, hydration practices, and injury-prevention protocols.

• Collaborated with the athletic director and coaching staff on scheduling, equipment management, and program development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cactus High School
Glendale, AZ
05.2005

Skills

    Event Setup & Tear Down

    Work Order & Setup Sheet Management

    Inventory Oversight & Equipment Maintenance

    Stage/Configuration Reading & Spatial Recognition

    Forklift & Scissor Lift Operation

    Safety & Compliance

    MS Office iPad/Laptop Operation

    Hand & Power Tools

    Golf Carts/Mini Truck Operation

Timeline

Events Crew/ Events Operations Member

Grand Canyon University
04.2015 - Current

Instructional Assistant/ Coach

Peoria Unified School District
08.2012 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Cactus High School
Curtis Brown