Nick Caruso

• Responsible for logistical and administrative operations of various productions.
• Have a hand in issuing contracts, maintaining payroll, per diem, and petty cash balances.
• Negotiate and manage all lodging and travel accommodations as well as catering for cast and crew.
• Interdepartmental communications to ensure team is on same page and goals are being met in timely manner.
• Oversight of scheduling for projects
• Liaison between General Manager and rest of company
• Handle emergency situations for company (i.e. Medical care, lost luggage, problems with accommodation, etc.)

• Producer and General manager of content in immersive entertainment, circus and magic concepts.
• Work closely with artists, designers and creatives to create and produce new innovative products for international market.
• Producer of PRESTO! at The Magic Parlor and High Voltage Society, among others.

• Sole proprietor of a small boutique creative agency and entertainment services provider.
• 20+ years experience in web development and graphic design services with a focus on performing arts companies and artists.
• Provide consulting services and equipment rental to small non-profit theatre companies who require additional sound and microphones for particular projects.
• Use knowledge of Meta ads and SEO to increase sales revenue and click rate for clients.
• Manage day-to-day business operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

• Pandemic Pivot to provide supply chain solutions for massive shortages related to in vitro diagnostic testing supplies for SARS-CoV-2. What began as a small operation supplying 11 hospitals quickly swelled to a peak of 1200 client hospitals nationwide and millions of dollars in international trade.
• Manged accounts and maintained relationships for clients including Mayo Clinic, US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Emory, Piedmont Health, Dignity Health, CommonSpirit, Sanford Health, SSM, BJC Healthcare, UAB Healthcare, UNC Healthcare, and many many others.
  
• Continuation of this pivot included providing on-demand logistical support to FEMA for over two dozen vaccination sites in six states in which I personally handled the day to day logistical operations of delivery of testing supplies and vaccine freezers nationwide.

• Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses in shows like Marvel's Hawkeye, Cobra Kai, Nashville, George & Tammy, and Mr. Mercedes
• Exhibited strong professionalism by maintaining punctuality, preparedness, and open communication throughout all stages of the production process.
• Strengthened relationships with casting agents, resulting in numerous audition invitations for film, television, and theater projects.
• Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
• Adapted seamlessly between stage and screen acting styles as required by different projects.
• Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.

• Represent myself as an upstanding member of the professional stage actors union.
• Performed in many theatres across the USA including the Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), Charles Playhouse , (Boston, MA), Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota, FL) and the Atlanta Lyric Theatre (Atlanta, GA)
• Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
• Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
• Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
• Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
• Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
• Supported charitable causes through participation in benefit performances and fundraising events, raising awareness and contributing to the success of non-profit organizations.
• Received positive audience feedback in various theatrical shows.

• Responsible for overall logistical operations of multiple national rock & roll and entertainment tours including Korn, Bush, Alice & Chains and Rob Zombie.
• Supervised operations staff and tour drivers and ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Organized and supervised equipment maintenance and arranged for replacement trucks on tour in the event of breakdowns.
• Troubleshot issues as they arrive to ensure event happened as scheduled.
• Budgeted and quoted tours based on city routing and mileage
• Handled payroll for employees and invoicing between company and clients.

• Managed for the logistical and administrative operations of various productions of the hit shows Circus 1903 and The Illusionists in markets such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic and an 18 country European tour.
• Managed all pre-production logistics and initial on the ground management of Now You See Me LIVE! inaugural production in Beijing, China
• Maintained staff payroll invoicing
• Organized and provided cash per diems and petty cash.
• Negotiate and manage all lodging and travel accommodations as well as catering for cast and crew.
• Interdepartmental communications to ensure the team is on the same page and goals are being met in a timely manner.
• Oversight of scheduling for projects
• Liaison between General Manager/Executive Producers and rest of the company
• Handle emergency situations for company (ie. Medical care, lost luggage, problems with accommodation, etc.)

• Oversaw logistics and operations of Camp Broadway's summer camps in the Southeastern United States (Atlanta, GA; Jacksonville, FL; Greenville, SC; and Miami, FL)
• Attended rehearsals and creation meetings in New York City, to report back and support teachers and performers in the Southeast region.
• Managed schedules and deadlines to ensure smooth production flow, resulting in successful project completion.
• Arranged and organized camper registration processes and maintained day to day wellness of campers and crew.
• Arranged catering and petty cash purchases for the production camps
• Planned and communicated transportation arrangements for my team of performers and educators.

• Hired, trained, coached, and supervised mobile instructor and performer staff
• Ran weekly staff meetings
• Managed day to day operations on the programming side.
• Created and managed an ever changing weekly schedule of ~30 instructors and performers to 50+ locations in the metro Atlanta area
• Helped restructure company hiring/interview process
• Scheduled employees in a cost effective way, maintaining a low labor to revenue ratio
• Oversaw preparation and maintenance of programming materials
• Ensured that Big Thinkers consistently delivered quality products and experiences to its clients
• Handled incoming phone calls regarding client concerns
• Assisted with customer service and sales as necessary
• Conducted Big Thinkers programs as necessary

• Responsible for the logistical and administrative operations of bringing new show to Las Vegas market.
• Have a hand in issuing contracts, maintaining payroll and per diems and petty cash balances.
• Negotiate and manage all lodging and travel accommodations as well as catering for cast and crew.
• Interdepartmental communications to ensure the team is on the same page and goals are being met in a timely manner.
• Oversight of scheduling for projects
• Liaison between Producer and rest of the company
• Handle emergency situations for company (ie. Medical care, lost luggage, problems with accommodation, etc.)