John Thomas LeDew is seeking a position in event management and administration. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in event management from the University of Florida and an Associate's degree in Business from Florida Gateway College. His experience includes working as an administrator and bookkeeper for Keith Watson Events, an internship with Suwannee Hulaween Festival, and as a production supervisor and electrician's apprentice. He has skills in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, event software, and certifications in safety, Excel, and crisis management.

1. John Thomas LeDew
118 NW 36​th​
Dr Gainesville, FL 32607 • ​johntledew@gmail.com​ ​• ​www.linkedin.com/in/johnledew​ • (386) 209-8864
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL August 2017 – May 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (with a Specialization in Event Management)
GPA: 3.38
Florida Gateway College, Lake City, FL
Associate of Arts​ (​with a focus in Business​) August 2015 – May 2017
GPA: 3.94 (Summa Cum Laude)
EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Keith Watson Events, Gainesville, FL
​Administrator / Bookkeeper April 2019 – Present
● Performed day-to-day business operations such as making Quickbooks journal entries, tracking payables and
receivables, creating/sending contracts and invoices, developing company policy, performing Human Resource
duties, payroll, analyzing finances, and contributing to large scale company financial decisions.
● Managed finances for an event company whose yearly sales were in excess of $2.2 million, analyzed business
operations to determine fiscal goals, and set strategic direction in order to achieve said goals.
● Developed company policies to streamline communication and operations while assisting in managing 25
full-time employees and dozens of auxiliary workers.
● Liaised between the company and many Local, State, & Federal agencies to file proper reports, submit business
information, file and pay taxes, and ensure the longevity of the business.
Suwannee Hulaween, Live Oak, FL
Festival Intern ​October 2019 - October 2019
● Assisted festival management staff in all aspects relating to the production, operations, and successful execution
of a large scale, multiple day event.
● Gained insight into the administrative and management functions of the festival/music industry.
● Issued and requested COIs from artists and booking agencies, compared and evaluated coverage limits, reviewed
coverage types (Worker’s Comp, CGLs).
● Performed day-to-day administrative tasks, including but not limited to: assembling radio calling cards for festival
staff, distributing meal tickets to subcontractors, running errands for high-level management staff.
Keith Watson Events, Gainesville, FL
Production Supervisor August 2018 – March 2019
● Oversaw the completion of large-scale event contracts for the University of Florida, local corporations, town
centers, local agencies, and private residences.
● Managed crews of 2-8 workers on-site during event installs, strategically delegated tasks, and completed sets on
small time frames.
● Created event production contracts using an interactive event rental software (Goodshuffle Pro) to identify what
product is needed, when, and how it will be used.
● Gained expertise in understanding event production as a whole, from the early planning phases throughout the
execution of an event.

2. Wood’s Electrical Services, Live Oak, FL
Electrician’s Apprentice / Internship January 2014 – August 2018
● Provided assistance with a crew in both commercial and residential construction, re-models and new construction.
● Learned virtually all aspects of electrical systems in commercial buildings and homes, performing necessary tasks
a multitude of times, referenced blueprints, and met with customers and contractors to resolve issues on the job.
● Obtained the capacity to run jobs while making sure everything was finished correctly and in a timely manner.
● Developed custom panel schedules in Excel for specific jobs and master templates for any other applications.
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
● Recipient, Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship August 2015 – May 2019
● Recipient, Dr. Carl & Muriel Arant Memorial Scholarship August 2015 – December 2015
● Recipient (Two Terms), College Edward K. Robert Scholarship August 2015 – May 2017
● Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society April 2016 – May 2017
● Former Member, Senior Beta Club April 2013 – June 2015
● Former Member, National Honors Society April 2014 – June 2015
● President’s list (3 Semesters), Florida Gateway College August 2015 – May 2017
SKILLS
● Computer:
o Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
o Quickbooks (Desktop and Online)
o Goodshuffle Pro Event Rental Software
● Languages:
o English
o Spanish (Basic)
● Certifications:
o OSHA Safety 10-hour Certified
o Microsoft Excel Certified
o FEMA Certification in Crisis Management