Areas of Growth
Audience Services
DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Customer Service
Tailors tone and messaging to provide personalized recommendations for similar entertainment options, fostering an approachable and engaging presence across all event types.
Consistently achieves guest feedback ratings ranked 10% above venue benchmarks, supported by patron surveys and testimonials praising the welcoming atmosphere.
Resolves real-time guest issues, including seating and accessibility inquiries, while calmly mitigating high-pressure situations—such as reuniting lost children with their families—thereby boosting overall guest retention by 15% and enhancing operational efficiency.
Event Management
Coordinates logistics for various aspects of entertainment, upholding event schedule while minimizing technical issues.
Oversees merchandise setup, focusing on optimal product placement and efficient crowd movement, resulting in a 20% increase in sales during peak periods.
Acts as a liaison between performers, backstage personnel, and event staff, reducing operational delays during live performances.
Balances multiple backstage responsibilities, including specific costume care and photo booth management, while anticipating performer needs and addressing logistical challenges.
Crowd Control
Meets changing operational demands by guiding up to 2,200 attendees through complex venue layouts, decreasing guest complaints by 20%, and expediting seating procedures by 15% during high-traffic events.
Monitors guest movement and adjusts strategies to prevent bottlenecks, upholding safety standards while facilitating efficient audience entry and egress, achieving a 10% increase in overall efficiency.
Participates in on-site staff training to regulate crowd congestion and support safety protocols, contributing to higher venue safety ratings.
Navigates emergency crowd situations with calm, quick decision-making, securing the safety of all attendees while maintaining a smooth event flow.