MICHELLE DAVIS PORTFOLIO

about meThroughout my seven years of experience, I have had the privilege of playing multiple different roles in the Gaming and Event Industry. From Bumbershoot to Red Bull Battle Grounds, I have a diverse scope of experience. Complementary to my involvement with some of the largest events in Seattle, I also have a strong passion for gaming. The games that I most frequently play are Overwatch, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Diablo 2, Skyrim, Fallout, and Star Wars the Old Republic. Throughout my career, I have had the honor and pleasure of working with big name companies and artists such as AEG Live, Red Bull, Valve, Microsoft, The Space Needle, Entercom, KEXP, The Washington State Fair, Seattle Theatre Group, Paul McCartney, Adventure Club, Snoop Dogg, Adele, Modest Mouse, and many more.

As a marketing and event specialist with a passion for gaming, I strive to produce every event with unmatched attention to detail, innovation, and creativity. As someone who has a large scope of experience in the event industry and as someone who is an active member of the gaming community, my passion fuels me contribute and expand the community in any way I can. When I was 19 I started the very first video game club at my college called “Press Start.” As a result, I was able to create a community of gamers and bring them together by hosting multiple LAN parties and tournaments. I was eventually able to expand our organization and became inclusive to gamers throughout the city of Seattle. My college awarded me a plaque of achievement for overcoming social stigmas and for encouraging more women to enter the gaming community

event Creds

esports & Gamingexperience

RED BULL BATTLE GroundsThe final stop in the Street Fighter V, Capcom Pro Tour North American Finals at Red Bull Battle Grounds at Seattle Center’s Expo Hall.

Responsibilities: • Research and development.• Assist with stage set up.• Design and staging the VIP room.• Negotiate and manage event-related contracts and financial agreements.• Create and distribute event materials such

as, event briefs, task sheets, milestone schedules, floor plans, show flows, scripts and production schedules.

• Manage all aspects of the event, including processes and procedures, with the goal of improving quality as well as cost and time efficiencies.

• Source and manage vendors that share the company’s expectations for quality,

efficiency, and excellence.

The International Dota 2 championshipValve’s International Dota 2 Championship Finals held at Key Arena.

Responsibilities:• Manage overall event production• Source all necessary tech equipment• Hire and manage all vendors and event

personnel for stage development, networking, IT, stage design, lighting, sound, and rigging.

• Manage all transportation needs for teams and necessary supply pickups.

• Negotiate and manage event-related contracts and financial agreements.

• Act as a key contact between internal departments, regional teams, and

external vendors and contractors

Steam Dev DaysSteam Dev Days is a bi-yearly, two day conference for game developers who sell their games through the Steam platform.

Responsibilities: • Assist with overall event production.• Create show flows, day sheets, floor plans,

signage, and production schedules.• Communicate client needs with all vendors

and staff. • Set up and stage all keynote rooms, the visitor lounge, and the after party. • Set up all network and technical needs.• Oversee and manage event load out. • Graphic design

Dota 2 after partyThe Dota 2 after party follows directly after The International Dota 2 Championship finals. Held at the MoPop (formally known as the EMP).

Responsibilities: • Assist with overall event production.• Create show flows, day sheets, floor plans,

signage, and production schedules.• Communicate client needs with all vendors

and staff. • Set up and stage all keynote rooms, the

visitor lounge, and the after party. • Set up all network and technical needs.• Oversee and manage event load out. • Graphic design

Press StartIn 2012 I founded the very first video game club at my college. I gathered a small team of fellow gamers who would be interested in helping me get it started. At the time, we only had access to old CRT TV’s, outdated equipment, and restricted internet access so our gaming options were very limited. Despite our setbacks, we worked with what we had and managed to turn it into something bigger. After demonstrating the club’s growing popularity to the school board, our school decided to allocate more funding and resources to our team. Eventually we were also able to raise enough money to host larger tournaments such as League of Legends, Hearthstone and Dota 2. After graduation, I have expanded the club to a city-wide venture and have our own city-wide tournaments and LAN parties in the works.

Music Festival & Concertexperience

BUmbershootBumbershoot is an annual music festival and cultural events. It has been operating for 47 years and continues to be one the largest cultural festivals in North America with over 150 artists and bands including headliners Mack-lemore & Ryan Lewis, Halsey, Zeds Dead, and more.Responsibilities:• Oversee back of house set up.• Manage all back of house and production aspects of large scale concerts.• Act as the artist liaison for every band and artist and ensure the need and desires

outlined in all hospitality and technical riders are met.

• Oversee staging and set up for dressing rooms and meet-and-greet spaces.

• Order and stage all furniture needs.• Handle all on-site signage and production

documents.• Artist advancement through Marcato.

KNDD Summer CampKNDD Summer Camp is an annual, two-day music festival held by 107.7 The End at Marymoor Park. Headlining bands included Awolnation, The Strumbellas, The Kongos, Young the Giant, Big Data, and more.

Responsibilities:• Oversee and assist with event load in and load

out. • BOH Management and artist liaison: it was my

responsibility to ensure the requests outlined in each band’s hospitality and technical rider were met.

• Design and create all dressing room signs, day sheets, production schedules, and show flows.

• Oversee and manage all band transportation.• Troubleshoot all network and technical issues,

and oversee network set up.• Hire and manage all event staff and vendors.

DECK THE HALL BAllAn annual concert series held by 107.7 The End during the holidays. Performances are held by independent artists, typcially of the indie rock variety. The 2016 headlining bands were Empire of the Sun, Band of Horses, The Head and the Heart, Phantogram, and more.

Responsibilities:• Oversee and assist with event load in and load

out. • BOH Management and artist liaison: it was my

responsibility to ensure the requests outlined in each band’s hospitality and technical rider were met.• Design and create all dressing room signs, day

sheets, production schedules, and show flows. • Oversee and manage all band transportation.• Troubleshoot all network and technical issues, and oversee network set up.• Hire and manage all event staff and vendors.

Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney performed during a sold-out concert at Key Arena back in May.

Responsibilities:• Source a specialized Thai Massage artist, nail

technician, and same day dry cleaner during Paul’s performance.

• Supply all vegan-friendly furniture for his dressing room and the venue during his performance.

• Manage all back of house and production aspects of large scale concerts.

• Act as the artist liaison for every band and artist and ensure the need and desires outlined in all

hospitality and technical riders are met. • Oversee staging and set up for dressing rooms and

meet-and-greet spaces. • Order and stage all furniture needs.• Handle all on-site signage and production documents.• Manage and track event ticketing.

key arena & Wamu theatre concertsKey Arena and the WAMU theatre are home to some of Seattle’s largest events and concerts. In collaboration with AEG Live, we would produce Seattle’s big name concerts such as: Modest Mouse, Twenty One Pilots, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Deadmau5, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Halsey, and many more.

Responsibilities:• Manage all back of house and production

aspects of large scale concerts.• Act as the artist liaison for every band and

artist and ensure the need and desires outlined in all hospitality and technical riders are met. • Oversee staging and set up for dressing

rooms and meet-and-greet spaces. • Order and stage all furniture needs.• Handle all on-site signage and production

documents.• Manage and track event ticketing.

Expo & miscellaneous eventexperience

The seattle tattoo expoThe Seattle Tattoo Expo is on its 16th year as the largest tattoo expo in the Northwest. Every year, world renowned tattoo artist stop by to show off their artistic talent. Responsibilities:

• Develop effective marking strategies and increase online engagement. Under my first year of

management I tripled ticket sales and social media engagement.• Event planning & production• Project Manager• Sponsorship activations• Volunteer management and recruitment.• Artist and vendor liaison• Entertainment and artist advancement.• Collect all necessary licensing and permits for the • Washington State Health Department from each tattoo

artist.• Create & design all necessary show flows, day sheets,

floor plans, liability forms, production schedules, and tracking grids.

• Registration Management

The Washington State FairThe Washington State Fair in Puyallup, WA hosts a month-long series of concerts during the month of September. This year included headliners such as Kid Rock, J-Cole, DNCE, Tim McGraw, Smashmouth, Rachel Plattern, Alan Jackson, and more.

Responsibilities:• Manage all back of house and production

aspects of large scale concerts.• Act as the artist liaison for every band and

artist and ensure the need and desires outlined in all hospitality and technical riders are met. • Oversee staging and set up for dressing

rooms and meet-and-greet spaces. • Order and stage all furniture needs.• Handle all on-site signage and production

documents.

The Seattle Interactive ConferenceThe Seattle Interactive Conference is an annual city-wide tech and digital media conference. Key note speakers included Ben Porter from Microsoft HoloLens, Jonathan Faunce of HTC, David Shing of AOL, Karen Olsen from the Space Needle, and many more.Responsibilities:• Develop effective marking strategies and increase online engagement. • Event planning & production• Project Manager• Sponsorship activations• Volunteer management and recruitment.• Artist and vendor liaison• Speaker and sponsor advancement.• Create & design all necessary show flows, day sheets,

floor plans, liability forms, production schedules, and tracking grids.

• Registration Management

Elysian’s 20th AnniversaryElysian celebrates their 20th anniversary at Seattle Center’s Fisher Lawn and Fisher Pavillion. The event included a variety of Elysian’s beloved beers on draft, trapeze artists who would pour your beer for you, beer floats, a giant lite bright, and performances by grunge bands such as The Gits, The Black Lips, Ming City Rockers, and the Ravonettes.

Responsibilities: • Develop effective marking strategies and increase online

engagement.• Event planning & production• Project Manager• Volunteer management and recruitment.• Artist and vendor liaison• Entertainment and artist advancement.• Create & design all necessary show flows, day sheets,

floor plans, liability forms, production schedules, and tracking grids.

• Registration Management

Elysian’s Great Pumpkin Beer FestElysian celebrates their annual Great Pumpkin Beer Fest. The event included a variety of popular pumpkin and seasonal fall brews, pumpkin carving contests, your favorite elysian drafts poured form giant pumpkins, and a live DJ performances.

Responsibilities: • Event planning & production• Project Manager• Volunteer management and recruitment.• Artist and vendor liason• Entertainment and artist advancement.• Create & design all necessary show flows, day

sheets, floor plans, liability forms, production schedules, and tracking grids.

• Registration Management

The Bite of SeattleThe Bite of Seattle is the largest food festival in the Greater Seattle Area. Produced by Festival’s Inc., The Bite of Seattle has been going strong since 1982.

Responsibilities:• Event operations & production• Project Manager• Sponsorship activations• Volunteer management and recruitment.• Artist and vendor liason• Entertainment and artist advancement.• Collect all necessary licensing and food hadling permits from each food and drink vendor.• Create & design all necessary show flows, day sheets,

floor plans, liability forms, production schedules, and tracking grids.

• Registration Management• Event Operations