1. Anthony Jones
(818) 795-6252 / Swansea, IL / antjones24@hotmail.com, anthony.jones@vipnation.com
Quincy University - Quincy, IL
• Bachelor of Arts Degree/Media & Communication (3.0 GPA)
Southwest Illinois College - Belleville, IL
• Associate of Arts Degree (3.3 GPA)
Live Nation/ VIP
Tour VIP Road Representative for 98 Degrees, New Kids On The Block, Karmin, MKTO, Emblem 3, Betty Who, Fifth
Harmony, Ariana Grande, MeatLoaf, Maks & Val, Puff Daddy & the Bad Boy Family
May 2013 –
• Main focus is to develop and coordinate pre-show & post-show VIP functions in each tour city venue.
Produce activities such as meet & greets, sound check parties, receptions, photo sessions & hospitality
between VIP guests and Live Nation Artists. Handle all logistics such as hiring local assistants, advancing
requirements and needs to each venue such as space, food, drink (alcoholic & non alcoholic). Also manage
customer check-in (upwards of 300 + guests), hosting, MCing, and photographing. All while focusing on a
budget, each bands’ or solo artists’ needs and keeping constant contact with VIP customers in person, via
phone and email. Lastly conducting financial settlement proceedings with arena, stadium, amphitheater
managers. Accurately preparing daily accounting spreadsheets & nightly reports to be delivered prior to
home office deadline. Consistently upload and post VIP session photos pre-deadline. Successfully managed
multiple operations and enhanced many experiences for each tour’s VIP customers.
Live Nation/ VIP
Assistant to Tour VIP Representative
Oct. 2012 – Sep. 2013
• Assisted VIP Nation Road Reps for various VIP packages at local venues. Worked for artists such as Madonna,
Rihanna, 5th
Harmony, Depeche Mode, Maroon 5, One Direction and Usher. DJ’d for U2 VIP parties.
Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers LLP Family Law
File Clerk (Temporary position)
Apr. 2012 – May 2012
• Filed legal documents such as correspondence, emails, transcripts, pleadings, etc. Assembled files for new and
existing clients. Closed and located files in storage. Pulled files for attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants.
Copied, scanned to email and faxed documents for attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants. Prepared conference
rooms for meetings and depositions. Made local deliveries & pickups for the firm.
H2H Entertainment
Office Manager- Administrator/ Entertainment Director/ DJ
Feb. 2002 – Apr. 2012
• Oversaw the customer service and daily logistics for the front office. Produced and distributed company press
packets. Oversaw billing and monthly emailing to potential and established clients. Managed accounts receivable
department. Recorded income and produced weekly financial reports. Scheduled and orchestrated consultations
with potential and established clients as well as other party planning consultants. Organized paperwork and
prepared vital information for special events. Also performed daily office duties such as filing, maintaining phone
& cyber communication with employees, entertainers, planning consultants and clients. Increased annual
company profits an estimated 10% when promoted to Specialized Entertainment Director. Responsible for
booking over 100 specialized entertainment vendors for events. Interviewed, hired and contracted qualified
vendors along with on-site supervision at events. Also the developed and distributed written contracts between
H2H and said vendor(s) as well as contracts between H2H and clients. Developed and honed many essential
managerial, sales and office skills. Accumulated over ten years of experience and knowledge in the special events
industry. Successfully DJ’d over 500 high end events, and earned the respect of numerous clients and reputable
industry executives.
• President's Dean's List (3.5-4.0 GPA), Southwest Illinois College
• National Junior College Athletic Association scholarship for baseball to Southwest Illinois College
• NCAA Division II athletic scholarship for baseball to Quincy University
• NCAA Division II College World Series All - Tournament Team
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