1. Ex: Of Shows Produced:
Hootie & the Blowfish
Rick Springfield
38 Special
Stained
Andy Griggs
The Guess Who
Survivor
JoDee Messina
Paul Revere & the Raiders
The Lovin Spoonfull
Colt Ford
Judy Collins
The Wailers
B. J Thomas
Gary Puckett
Gary Lewis
Rhonda Vincent
Preservation Hall
Third Tyme Out
Gwen Ifill
Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Kingston Trio
Anthony Nevitt
812-704-2371
Tonyn47119@yahoo.com
7015 Summerfield Way n Floyds Knobs, Indiana 47119
KEY SKILLS:
Event planning, entertainment production, management of entertainment staff, music licensing and
contracting,
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Entertainment Director
American Queen Steamboat Company - Memphis, TN September 2011 - January 5, 2015
American Queen entertainment ranked 16th out of 279 vessels worldwide. In addition to the 3 million+
annual entertainment budget, I coordinated over 1 million dollars annually in entertainment content for
two cruise vessels on opposite sides of the continent that included contracting and scheduling step-on
entertainment both nationally and regionally. I managed a staff of 48 that included AV techs, cruise
directors and lecturers and handled travel to and from both vessels. Responsibilities included creating and
coordinating special events for guests both onboard and shore-side and creating cruise content in
conjunction with cruise directors, to include daily activities, contests and games.
As executive producer, I managed the writing and production of 6 on-board shows, supervising producer;
musical director; choreographer; prop master and costume designer; lighting design and sound and special
effects tech. I supervised the following hotel functions: on-board television and “first-run” movies channel;
in-house environmental music; on-board library and navigational charts; themed décor for special events.
Additional responsibilities included negotiating licensing agreements with SESAC, BMI and ASCAP on a
yearly basis and assembling data, insuring a top notch entertainment product.
Agent
Peyton & Day Entertainment - Orlando, Florida April 2008 - October 2010
As an agent for one of the top corporate agencies in central Florida, I negotiated production contracts for
all major shows both in the US and abroad, maintaining a client list that included: the US Navy southeast
region; the US Army southeast region; Disney World; Suwannee Music Center; and the Daytona beach
Bandshell concert series. A large portion of my time was spent managing major events and corporate
functions including: sponsorships; on stage and off-stage talent; staging and production; security; catering;
transportation; décor and facility control; speakers and lecturers.
Owner
Event Entertainment - Louisville, Kentucky December 2002 - April 2008
As a business owner, I managed all aspects of starting up and operating a small business including; staffing;
accounting; procurement of new business and sponsorships; bidding production for shows and events;
purchasing acts from all major agencies. I created major events and corporate functions including:
sponsorships; on stage and off-stage talent; staging and production; security; catering; transportation;
décor and facility control; speakers and lecturers. A portion of my clientele included French Lick Casino;
Churchill Downs; Brown & Williamson; The Spectrum Center; Headliners; and the Kentucky International
Convention Center.
EDUCATION:
Indiana University Southeast - 2000 in pursuit of music business degree
Floyd Central High School - 1979 Graduate
“I am looking to be an
asset to an organization
that is both rewarding
financially and artistically.”