1. Kevin Jobe
323.363.4833 kjobe@att.net Los Angeles, CA 90046
Event Producer
A detail-oriented implementer who can creatively and strategically manage projects from
inception through execution. Accomplished in producing national events, leading teams,
budgeting and building strong relationships with partnering organizations. Expertise in managing
multiple programs/projects simultaneously and sourcing out optimal resources, vendors and
talent. Operations and service-oriented professional with excellent communication and client-
facing skills.
Expertise
• Theme Design
• Budget Planning/Execution
• Talent Procurement
• Vendor Negotiations
• Venue & Menu Selection
• Transportation Management
Event Production Experience
EVENT PRODUCER, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, LOS ANGELES, CA — 1996–2007
19th Annual CableACE Awards, Wiltern & Wilshire Ebell Theaters — Talent Handler
Responsible for host, presenters and performers for both the technical awards and the prime
time awards telecast the following evening. Event support for the after party.
Super Bowl XXX NFL Experience Theme Park, Tempe, AZ — Project Manager
Spent three weeks prior to opening day coordinating installation and set-up of tenting, staging,
perimeters, food vendors, exhibits, media zones, games and restroom facilities. Event support
for the Team Owner’s Party, with over 2,000 in attendance.
“Splash” Pool Party Fundraiser for Equality California — Designer/Project Manager
Co-chaired and oversaw all aspects including theme design/creation, budgeting, sponsors,
catering, marketing & PR, raffle donations, volunteers and on-site management for 2005, 2006
and 2007 events.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTIONS, LOS ANGELES, CA — 1997–1998
Planned and coordinated premiere parties, red carpet arrivals, conferences, meetings and
events for corporations, professional associations, arts and cultural organizations and other
enterprises. Developed program content and administered budgets. Arranged all on-site
logistics including transportation, accommodations, meals, guest speakers and entertainers and
audio/visual support.
• PolyGram Pictures “The Game” movie premiere and party at Mann’s Chinese Theater and
Hollywood Colonnade
• 49th Annual Emmy Awards Governor’s Ball, Pasadena Civic Auditorium
2. EVENT PRODUCER & TALENT BUYER, NOTABLE TALENT & EVENTS, SAN FRANCISCO,
CA — 1988–1996
Planned and coordinated events for corporations, professional associations, arts and cultural
organizations and other enterprises. Developed program content and administered budgets.
Arranged all on-site logistics including transportation, accommodations, meals, entertainers and
audio/visual support. Procured music and specialty acts for corporate and political events,
movie premieres, wrap parties, fundraisers and weddings. Booked bands and managed monthly
calendar for two local night clubs.
• Planned and executed closing night party for Tesseract User Group’s annual convention five
years in a row in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, and three years in San Francisco; 700
attendees
• Procured talent for major events hosted by Apple, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Oracle,
Sun Microsystems, San Francisco Symphony, Governor Willie Brown, California Democratic
Party and more
• Procured talent for Amblin Entertainment events including premiere parties for “Hook,” “Back
to the Future 2” and “Back to the Future 3,” and wrap party for “Noises Off”
Real Estate Experience
REALTOR, SOTHEBY’S REALTY & JOHN AAROE GROUP, LOS ANGELES, CA — 2005–
PRESENT
Assist clients with property sales and development, prepare legal documents such as listings
and sales contracts and insure terms and conditions of agreements are met. Analyze market
trends to determine competitive market prices. Coordinate property closings including all
physical inspections and act as liaison between buyer, seller, lender, escrow and title
companies.
Community Involvement & Volunteering
• Los Angeles Food Bank
• Project Angel Food
• Equality California
• AIDS Lifecycle
Education
San Francisco State University — Theater Arts — 1984-1986