
David Ryan Speer
Vice President
Summary
Hands-on vice president with 6+ years experience in the events industry. Known for a strategic and focused approach to building and leading successful projects and efficient inspired teams.
Multi-faceted, efficient, and reliable professional with diverse & well-rounded skill sets covering client relations, event and project management, creative problem solving, logistics coordination, visual communication, and design. Excellent interpersonal, phone, digital communication, and collaborative skills.
Experience
Vice President
Iconic Event Studios / Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Event Studios is one of the premiere boutique event agencies on the West Coast, producing large to mid scale events across the country, ranging from non-profit fund-raisers, to weddings and epic social events with up to 1500 guests.
Leads a team of 30+ employees with compassion, inspiration, and dedication. Oversees the creation of visual designs and budgets for presentation to client. Regularly presents and reviews plans directly interacting with clients and c-level executives. Manages a team for digital asset creation and event identity creation. Tracks team progress shifting internal support where needed.
- Managed budgets of over $8,000,000, coordinating a wide array of vendors across multiple disciplines
- Designed and programmed inventory tracking software to streamline event inventory and create structure for the event logistics team while protecting valuable inventory
- Created weekly production meetings to increase internal communication and assess status of current projects, at-risk tasks, and vendors needing support
3D Designer
Lynn Kegan Designs / Los Angeles, CA
- Created 3D renders, images, & graphics for use in visuals and technical build documents
- Worked closely with designer Lynn Kegan to visualize designs and presentations for clients in the entertainment industry and restaurant scenes in Los Angeles, Denver, and across the country.
Production Designer
Iconic Event Studios / Los Angeles, CA
Worked across multiple design platforms to create unique and inspiring events for a wide array of clients and industries. Managed digital collateral for printing, video assets, and documents for all related vendors.
- Standardized visual presentations and CAD layouts to streamline the visual creation process
- Designed unique and creative elements for re-use across multi-year events creating client savings
- Maintained company website and digital on-line presence across multiple social media platforms
Production Associate
Iconic Event Studios / Los Angeles, CA
Managed headliner talent, contracts, and riders on-site and prior to events. Coordinated with tour and production managers in advance and on-site to ensure successful productions and on-time performances.
- Reviewed all talent technical and hospitality riders for company compliance and recommended suitable changes
- Oversaw stage management and catering entities to ensure smooth handling of major headliner talent
- Worked closely with vendors and primary coordinators to create efficient and flowing CAD layouts