Cassell George
11 Royal Park, Chin Chin Road, Cunupia
Summary
Creative and results-driven Event Coordinator and Cultural Projects Manager with over seven years of experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and front-line operations within the performing arts and cultural sector. Adept at managing teams, coordinating logistics, and creating memorable guest experiences. Demonstrated ability to lead successful events from concept to execution, focusing on efficiency, safety, and audience satisfaction. Meticulous and resourceful logistics operations professional with over five years of experience excelling at prioritizing, multi-tasking, and following through to achieve project goals. Adept at assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, training staff, and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency. Problem resolver and vendor relationship manager seeking to leverage background into a Front of House Coordinator position with a progressive organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NPATT)
01.2021 - Current
- Led the planning and execution of high-profile cultural events including the Instrumental Showdown Competitions (2021 online & 2022 physical), achieving a 60% increase in social media engagement.
- Coordinated the 2nd Annual 'Parang Under the Stars' in 2023, generating a 20% profit.
- Supervised event logistics, managed front-of-house activities, and ensured smooth patron flow.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with artists, sponsors, and community stakeholders.
Creative & Performing Artist
Freelance
08.2014 - Current
- Perform as a lead singer, background vocalist, and guitarist for multiple cultural and commercial events.
- Offer private music lessons and ad creation services, enhancing audience engagement through multimedia.
- Develop audio-visual advertising content (3+ projects/year).
- Provide guitar and cuatro lessons to youth and adults.
- Organize and perform in cultural and corporate events as singer/instrumentalist.
Distribution Analyst
Copyright Music Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT)
08.2014 - Current
- Prepare quarterly distributions for music royalties across multiple rights categories.
- Manage and verify data sources, coordinate with internal departments, and ensure stakeholder transparency.
- Prepare quarterly performance and mechanical distributions using multi-source data (foreign and local).
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for accurate rights-holder payments.
- Apply rigorous data organization and reporting processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
- Contributed to team projects involving strategic communication, and public reporting.
Education
BA - Entertainment and Cultural Enterprise Management, Music
The University of the West Indies
Mona CampusSkills
- Event Coordination & Management
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Creative thinking
- Logistics planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Marketing & Communications
- Data Analysis & Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Officer
National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NPATT)
01.2021 - Current
Creative & Performing Artist
Freelance
08.2014 - Current
Distribution Analyst
Copyright Music Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT)
08.2014 - Current
BA - Entertainment and Cultural Enterprise Management, Music
The University of the West Indies
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