Ian Nelson

Experience

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  Tour

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2019

  Tour/ Merchandise manager

  I've toured as working personnel or acted as merchandise site rep for bands such as 21 Pilots, Trans syberian Orchestra, Nine inch nails, Paramore, Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle, Citizen Cope, Robert Plant, In This Moment, Of Mice &Men, We came as Romans, Chevelle, The Used, Drop Dead Gorgeous, to name a few. Experience with companies like Manhead, Church of Merch and MerchNow.Familiar with AtVenu, Square, and MasterTour. Tour experience selling, monitoring inventory, handling shipping, and advancing shows. Stringed instrument upkeep, maintenance, and fill in performance. Analyzed and recorded daily expenses, cost projections, event negotiations and settlements. Coordinated travel arrangements for a staff of 8-14 people. Developed and managed artists and staff itinerary. Orchestrated arrival and departure itineraries. Prepared and maintained band and crew schedule. Collaborated with promoters and venues to ensure quality of technical and hospitality needs Show less

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  USA Hockey

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Head Referee

  Responsible for officiating league games in a respectful, courteous, and professional manor, while providing a fun and safe environment for all Intramural participants. Hockey referees will implement established Intramural Hockey rules to the best of their abilities.

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  University of Denver

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Marketing Coordinator

  Coordinating marketing and community events, assisting with the development, execution, and monitoring of email, digital, social media, and content marketing campaigns, creating original content, execution and display of media around campus, and conducting market research.

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  Live Nation

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2019

  Production Runner

  Served as communication facilitator between the various elements involved in the production at the venue – Performed all tasks, as required by Promoter/Production/Artist to their complete satisfaction.Ensured that artists have the necessary materials prior to and post performance.Distributed paper documents, rider requests, information during the show process.Prevented any unauthorized elements with the artist.Provided transportation, organized travel schedules, routes, and tickets for the artist and production teams. Show less

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  Soiled Dove

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2019

  Merchandise Manager

  Assisting artists with pre and post show needs, cash handling, display organization, crowd management, and inventory.

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  Sage Hospitality

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  Spa Coordinator

  Handle multi-line phone system and answer emails daily.Greet visitors and employees courteously and cater to their special requests, needs and complaints.Book and schedule appointments efficiently and fairly.Familiar with all retail product; lead retail sales.Ensure back of house standards are maintained, room standards and daily responsibilities.Excelled in the ability to handle a variety of customer service and administrative tasks.Ensured compliance with health and safety codes.Proficient in Envision software.Coached, trained, and developed staff. Show less

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  Evolve Martial Arts and Fitness

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  General Manager / Head Coach

  Krav Maga is an effective, modern, and dynamic self-defense and fighting system. It is designed to be practical and intuitive for people of any age, shape, or size. The techniques expand on your natural instincts to develop skills quickly and effectively, while enabling you to address attacks under any scenario. Instructing requires me to have great people skills, High level of patience, the ability to adapt my teaching methods to specific needs of individual students. To be a instructor through this organization I have had to go through various tests that are physically and mentally challenging. These tests are to show my level of knowledge and retention of the self defense material Show less

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  Premier Martial Arts International

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Head coach / General manager

  Instructor to students from 3.5 to seniors teaching self defense and discipline through Muay Thai and krav maga. Sales of memberships and contracts, scheduling of instructors, promotional events, and team meetings. Training of new hires in both Business and Martial arts.

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  ONEflight International

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Flight quality specialist

  I track flights until wheels down to make sure the Client flightwas satisfactory; catering and transportation needs were on par to ensure superior trip execution and a flawless client experience.Responsibilities• Responsible for the proactive communication with flightcoordinators and the concierge's department in a timelymanner.• Keeps the appropriate department informed of anyconcerns with client flight.Provide prompt and concise communications to clients and internal teams with respect to all flight management including itinerary updates, flight delays and weather updates.• Works in partnership with Operations and Concierges tounderstand the needs of all passengers before and duringeach flight and upon arrival to destination airports.Interfaces directly with FBO personnel to advise of aircraftarrivals and manage customer requests.• Effectively communicates and escalates operational issuesand specific trip logistics as needed Show less

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  Premier Martial Arts International

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Head Coach/General Manager

  Instructor to students from 3.5 to seniors teaching self defense and discipline through Muay Thai and krav maga. Sales of memberships and contracts, scheduling of instructors, promotional events, and team meetings. Training of new hires in both Business and Martial arts.

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  ViveWell Health

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Medical Technician / Executive assistant

  Conducted diagnostic tests and procedures to support medical professionals in patient care. Operated and maintained medical equipment (Gyrostim) in adherence to quality standards. Collaborated with healthcare teams to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Upheld safety protocols and followed established procedures for optimal patient care. Marketing and lead generation. Contacting and booking of new patients. Managing schedules, handling communication, organizing meetings, and handling basic research and correspondence. Streamline daily operations and enhance efficiency for my Dr. Show less

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  DePuy Synthes

  Sept 2024 - Feb 2025

  Logistics Specialist
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  Denver Center for the Performing Arts

  Dec 2024 - now

  Security Specialist

  I'm like a bouncer, but for a place that doesn't have a DJ.