1. EVELINA BERSHADSKY
642 Moulton Ave. Phone: 847-840-1613
Los Angeles,CA 90031 Email: evelina@ninjalina.com or ninjalina@burningman.org
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, Shimer College, Chicago, IL, 5/2006
Oxford University (Philosophy and Theater) 2004
EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
A dedicated and diversified Event Planning & Production Specialist with a myriad of experience
in the industry, including hands-on participation with South by Southwest, Burning Man Project,
Zen Arts, Do Lab’s Lightning in a Bottle, Symbiosis Gathering, Maker Faire, and The Vau de
Vire Society. Recognized as a team-oriented, communicative and organized leader with the
ability to spearhead stage production, curate special events and ensure cohesion between
volunteers, paid staff members, external sponsors, and all other parties involved.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
▪ Special Event Planning
▪ Stage Management
▪ Conferences & Meetings
▪ Volunteer Management
▪ Production Management
▪ Venue Design / Development
▪ Talent Acquisition
▪ Third-Party Sponsorships
▪ Marketing/Promotions
▪ Document Editing
▪ Social Media
▪ Community
Management
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/EVENT PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
▪ Burners Without Borders-Created, Curated, Directed, Produced, and stage
managed the camp's Live Music Program for 3 years.
▪ South By Southwest-Oversaw the building and setup of a major three-room
venue utilizing top-of-the-line A/V production. Played a key role in the recruitment and
management of 150+ volunteers as well as the acquisition and booking of more than 40
artists.
▪ Chicago Decompression-Produced, curated, directed, and stage managed 3
stages for 2 years.
▪ Global Leadership Conference for Burning Man Project-For 3 years, produced
and coordinated a conference with over 500 leaders, regional reps, and participants, 5
venues, and over 150 volunteers to promote the Burner art and community culture
globally
▪ Assisted Production Manager and Project Coordinated events and shows such as
The Edwardian Ball, New Bohemia New Year's Eve, Hell in the Armory, Lagunitas Beer

2. Circus, The Soiled Dove, Burning Man Arts Artist Symposium, and the Souk Pavilion in
Black Rock City.