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Max Pohlmann

Max Pohlmann

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Event Director & Collaborative Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Western Illinois University

      2010 - 2011

      Activities and Societies: Recreation Management Association Outdoor Adventure Center

    • Illinois State University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Recreation Managment with emphasis on Event Planning

      Activities and Societies: University Jazz Program (Trumpet) Studied in the areas of: Event Planning, Risk Management, Human Resources, Budgeting, Marketing, Foreign Languages (German), Leadership Training, Employee Management, Jazz Performance, Legal Aspects of Recreation, Tort Law, Facility Planning and Direction, Planning buildings for LEED ratings, Tourism Industry, Music Industry, Music Technology, Human Physiology, Outdoor Education.

  • Experience

    • Kayak Chicago

      May 2010 - Aug 2013
      Site Manager & Guide

      Managing business locations, ensuring safety of participants on the water, leading teams of guides, narrating tours.

    • Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop

      Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
      Instructor

      Instructing clients in various areas of rock climbing, ensuring the safety of participants.

    • ISU VibeTribe

      Jan 2014 - now
      University Spokesperson / Council President

      While attending Illinois State University I saw opportunity in connecting creatives, DJ's and those interested in the entertainment industry. Together with the later founders of AudisBliss, I was able to obtain state funding for the past years to host events and gatherings to help give students and opportunity to showcase their work and get compensated.While working with ISU Vibetribe as a Student and Alum I have:- Gathered funding yearly through state & university grants- hosted numerous classes and seminars- hosted industry panels- directed music performances- hosted a large scale culture-creating Silent Disco every year free for students to attend Show less

    • AudisBliss Co.

      Jan 2015 - now
      Co-Founder & Event Director

      I founded this company along with a talented group of colleagues I met while attending Illinois State University. Together we've built a small agency focused on managing music events, artists and developing key marketing and public relations campaigns to ensure our clients success. My role within the company involves planning and directing our events, conducting board meetings, writing and proofing contracts, and managing the business of our artists and business management clients. While working within the team I have had the opportunity to direct/host:- ticketed music events- luxury yacht parties- Silent Discos- a two day music festival Working with the team I have also gained valuable insight and practice in:- artist management - contracting- grant writing- sponsorship coordination- social media content coordination- business management (artist)- Photography/Filmography Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Kayaking Instructor

      American Canoe Association

    • Single Pitch and Lead Instructor

      Climbing Wall Association, Inc.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant

      Issued by The Baby Fold on Mar 2013
      The Baby FoldAssociated with Max Pohlmann