Brien Keys

Background

About Brien Keys

I am a seasoned event professional, with a passion for the people who participate on both sides of the equation. I think it's important to remember and care about both the audience (the viewer, the delegate, the client) as well as those that create the experience (the technician, the talent, the producer) and all my work aims to strengthen those bonds.• Over 30 years experience in the corporate events, hospitality, venues and facilities management industries. Working in sectors such as the entertainment, hotel, university, performance arts and audio visual fields. • Well defined skills in areas such as business development, policy creation, senior level stakeholder relations, KPI creation & adherence, procedural review and team leadership.• Venue relationship management and liaison skills• Senior account management and sales management experience. • Experience managing in excess of a 100 direct reports. • HR experience including resource management, recruitment and disciplinary processes. • Experience in office, team and crew management. • Occupational health and safety knowledge and risk management skills. • Extensive event production experience.• Communications skills including Public Relations methodology, communication plan creation, crisis management preparation and comprehensive interpersonal communication skills. • Financial management and budgetary skills. • Experience in lecturing / tutoring Technical Theatre at up to university level. • Sound, lighting and audio-visual design, installation and operation. • Experience in training and supervision of students, staff and volunteers in commercial, university and community environments. • Experience in Front of House management, stage management and conference delegate registration & service. • High level of computer literacy I enjoy high performance, pressure environments and get a kick out of seeing a project through. I work for my team and I work hard to get my team to work for me