ALEXIS MAY STURGESS

Role: Producer | May - September 2020

Hired by The XD Agency to co-produce Porsche’s first-ever virtual experience at INBOUND 2020 Conference.

Our team designed a custom digital lounge and experience in collaboration with Active Theory. Created a custom site including a self-guided intuitive quiz experience, sessions with expert level Vision Coaches, and a voiceover tutorial that led to a custom interactive gallery.

Bronze winner of Best High-Tech Audience Interaction award at Event Marketer: Experience Design & Technology Awards ‘20.

Role: Producer

Agency: Imagination

- Worked with Production Team to produce Ford’s live reveal of the all-new 2023 F-Series Super Duty lineup at Churchill Downs fittingly started with the first running of the “KenTRUCKy” Derby. Livestream of the event HERE.

- Managed a large portion of production and was responsible for a large fleet of vehicles and handling comms with participants.

- Instrumental throughout all phases of production for creating, tracking, assessing, and executing deliverables flawlessly.

- Assisted in the creation and management of client presentations, schedules, print and graphic assets, scripting, vendor orders, briefing documents, and pre-production materials for crew and clients.

- Managed logistics onsite including registration, vendors, talent, hospitality, stage management, onsite builds, décor, fabrication, and more.

August - September 2018

Role: Logistics Producer

Hired by The XD Agency as Logistics Producer for a month-long live project for Porsche’s 70-year Rennsport Reunion in Monterey, California at the legendary Laguna Seca.

Managed crews and offered strategic problem-solving throughout the four-day event with 120,000 in attendance. Liaison between crews, clients, and vendors to meet daily logistics within tight time constraints.

Hired key vendors and managed them throughout preproduction and show days.

XD Agency Vimeo: Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI Link

Roles: Event Producer, Curator, Location Scout

March - August 2018

Hired by Brooklyn Brewery to harmonize ethos with local ATL culture & curated a niche mixed-media beer festival. Transformed empty industrial warehouse into unique custom space with artist galleries, stages, bars, local artist market, live graffiti installations, and more.

Sourced venue, hired all talent, sourced gear, worked as liaison to A/V company, fulfilled artist relation needs. Integrated local food & beverage program including: Wild Heaven Brewery, Bon Ton, Ok Yaki, and more. Hired local PR team to cover event.

Worked with Orange Amps to provide backline. Collaborated with renowned Mammal Gallery to build out interactive installations, local artist market, and custom VR installation.

Partnered with Joystick Game Bar to build out arcade room.

Booked and managed all talent:

DIIV , Neighbor Lady, Fantasy Guys, Deep State, Linqua Franqa, Material Girls, Kishi Bashi (DJ Set).

Hired local photographer Kevin Brown

Special shout out to: Andrew Maxson, Chris Pena, Andrew Cohen

Role: Production Manager | December 2021 - January 2022

Hired by Alien Film Entertainment to manage all logistics for multiple video and photoshoots for client Pretty Little Thing and Olympic Gold Medalist Sunisa Lee.

Responsible for hiring crew, sourcing camera, grip/electric gear, and production supplies. Managed all travel for crew and talent.

Processed reconciliation and wrap-up report for the production company.

Collection HERE

Reel HERE

Role: Event Producer & Location Scout

Produced clothing launch by Boo Hoo X City Girls in Atlanta, GA. Pitched 20+ locations and managed all logistics for the venue. Provided creative direction, mood boards, staging elements, and set decoration for the event.

Sourced all vendors: Catering, DJ, Audio/Visual Company, Print Materials, and more.

Hired and managed crew throughout production. Worked with music agent to provide all talent needs.

Created moodboard and visual concepts for custom-designed wrap 1942 Don Julio bottle for launch with the incredible Stephanie Reagan & Wife of the Party.

Role: Producer | April - May 2021

Hired by CG Creative to assist Lead Producer on a month-long virtual event with 28 show days for McKesson Pharmaceuticals conference.

Managed timelines, digital assets, and help drive project forward with production team on show days.

Compiled daily data of attendees and organized program records for all sessions.

Assisted team of producers and clients with troubleshooting day-of logistics for the digital platform.

Role: Content Producer | January - March 2021

Hired by Hartmann Studios to assist Lead Producer for Home Depot's first-ever virtual show.

Oversaw the creation of 1000+ custom digital assets for production.

Created storyboards and aligned teams on visual direction and concepts for the project.

Liaison between Producer, Traffic Managers, and Designers throughout all phases of production.

Archived files and footage to ensure deliverables were executed and hyper-organized.

Role: Video Producer | April - May 2019

First time hire onto the video team for XD Agency for Fiserv Forum an annual event in Las Vegas.

Strategized with Lead Video Producer during pre-visualization through full execution of production needs onsite with 20k+ attendees. Built shooting schedules and oversaw multiple camera departments to capture content throughout 150+ activations throughout Mandalay Bay over 3-day event. Worked closely with client and producers to ensure footage was seamlessly captured for videos.

Sizzle reel of event

Roles: Producer & Artist Relations Manager

September 2016

Produced event with Urban Outfitters at Creature Comforts Brewery for store opening in Athens, GA.

Booked and managed talent: Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Mothers. Fulfilled all technology and hospitality riders for talent.

Produced large-scale local artist market and several food vendors.

Developed and launched an advertisement strategy with Urban Outfitters.

Oversaw production for stage management including sound and lighting logistics. Supervised finances, inventory, location, talent, and vendors. Managed crew and 15+ volunteers.

Roles: Producer & Artist Relations Manager

December 2015 - April 2016

Co-curated lineup of talent with festival Director. Maintained a detailed itinerary for the Director, talent, crew, venues, and equipment vendors throughout 15+ venues. 5,000 attendees.

Oversaw $100k+ budget, managed day-to-day finances, and operating costs.

Managed all artist relations needs, fulfilled tech and hospitality riders. Worked with national music agencies (Windish, Billions, WME, APA, AM Only, Fat Possum Records, etc.) Provided all hospitality and travel needs for 50+ artists.

Headed up Sponsorship Department and acquired/strategized negotiations with Sponsors: Tito’s Vodka, Creature Comforts, Wuog, New West Records, Downtown Athens GA, University of Georgia - Wilson Center of Humanities & Arts

Curated sold-out comedy panels with national comedians.

Launched and curated the film components for the festival with national filmmakers and arranged live Q&As.

Hired and managed large crews of seasonal workers and volunteers. Maintained a detailed itinerary for the Director, talent, crew, venues, and equipment vendors throughout 25 venues. 5,000 attendees.

Photos by the amazing Matt Lief Anderson

Comedy poster design by my pal Brandon Zellars

Roles: Producer & Artist Relations Manager

December 2014 - April 2015

Co-curated lineup of talent with festival Director. Hired and managed large crews of seasonal workers and volunteers. Maintained a detailed itinerary for the Director, talent, crew, venues, and equipment vendors throughout 15+ venues. 5,000 attendees.

Oversaw budget, managed day-to-day finances, and operating costs.

Managed all artist relations needs, fulfilled tech and hospitality riders. Worked with national music agencies (Windish, Billions, WME, APA, AM Only, Fat Possum Records, etc.) Provided all hospitality and travel needs for 50+ artists.

Headed up Sponsorship Department and acquired/strategized negotiations with Sponsors: Mailchimp, Urban Outfitters, Downtown Athens GA, Uber Prints, University of Georgia - Wilson Center of Humanities & Arts

Curated sold-out comedy panels with national comedians.

Photos by the amazing Matt Lief Anderson

Roles: Producer & Artist Relations Manager

January - April 2014

Co-curated lineup of talent with festival Director. Maintained a detailed itinerary for the Director, talent, crew, venues, and equipment vendors throughout 15+ venues. 5,000 attendees.

Managed all artist relations needs, fulfilled tech and hospitality riders. Worked with national music agencies (Windish, Billions, WME, APA, AM Only, Fat Possum Records, etc.) Provided all hospitality and travel needs for 50+ artists.

Sponsor Lead to clients: Mailchimp, Dos XX, Urban Outfitters, Downtown Athens GA, Guitar Center, Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia - Wilson Center of Humanities & Arts

Roles: Event Producer, Curator, Artist Relations Manager

July - September 2018

Collaborated with Victory Brands to produce a live show with band New Madrid. Curated all elements of the project including sourcing talent, hiring A/V and stage companies, and food vendors.

Implemented all media campaigns to promote event. Hired local restaurant to serve food pop-up style and worked alongside Brooklyn Brewery to curate specialized menu.

Roles: Event Producer & Artist Relations Manager

August - October 2018

Worked with lead food and beverage group in Atlanta to create a high profile event with national artist Wild Nothing (Jack Tatum) at Little Trouble. Cultivated relationship between Brooklyn Brewery and Victory Brands to showcase unique live show.

Sourced talent, fulfilled tech and hospitality riders with national music agency Constant Artists. Managed artist relations needs for the project and booked all travel and lodging accommodations.

Collaborated with local restaurants and specialized bartenders on food + beverage menus for 300+ attendees. Launched social media campaigns and strategized with local PR teams to cover event.

Roles: Event Producer & Artist Relations Manager

February - April 2018

Curated an event that launched new business relationships between Campari, Brooklyn Brewery, Victory Brands, Constant Artists Talent Management, and Eat Me Speak Me (James Beard-nominated chef) to create an experience beneficial to brands and their consumer bases. Involved in curating specialized menus and tastings with vendors.

Produced live event at niche venue and curated talent Washed Out to DJ.

Implemented marketing strategies, customized print designs, and managed social media campaigns through various PR agencies.

Roles: Event Producer & Curator

April - June 2017

Produced live event with Brooklyn Brewery and The S.O.S Tiki Bar with culinary prodigy and Eater Young Guns semifinalist chef Jarrett Stieber of Eat Me Speak Me for a night of food and drink.

Collaborated with the chef to curate pairing menu with Brooklyn Brewery.

Created social media campaigns and worked with local publications to promote event.

Photography: Kevin Brown

Role: Associate Producer & 1st Assistant Director

July - September 2016

Hired by Evolved Cinema as Producer & 1st AD of Imagine Music Festival Aftermovie.

Managed 20+ film crew throughout production for a 25k+ attendee music festival. Created shooting schedule and directed 7 camera units to capture content over 5 stages.

Worked with the festival director to handle logistics and planning and to get all content desired. Managed logistics with talent management & national music agencies to schedule all artist appearances and soundbites.

Youtube Impressions: 4 million+ views

Role: Production Manager & Location Scout | April 2021

Hired by Alien Film Entertainment to manage all logistics for video and photoshoot for client Boo Hoo and talent City Girls.

Responsible for hiring crew, sourcing camera, grip/electric gear, and production supplies.

Fulfilled all talent, crew, and client needs on set.

Collection HERE

Reel HERE

Roles: Event Producer, Talent Buyer & Artist Relations Manager

January - March 2015

Produced & curated a comedy show with Slingshot Festival & A Special Things Records. Hired and managed talent & logistics throughout event.

Booked and managed all talent: Kyle Kinane, Ron Funches, Kyle Branunolher

Role: Event Producer | November 2018

Produced an event for fifty chief staff crew for an Atlanta-based agency. Managed logistics for five venues and oversaw inventory and setup throughout the twelve-hour event. Worked with A/V team to streamline audio & visuals at venues.

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced music video for Starbenders. Hired and managed crew throughout production. Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage time-efficiently and keep production on schedule. Source and approve locations and studio hires. Oversee budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.

Role: Producer | April 2019

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced Perpetual Groove music video. Hired and managed crew throughout production. Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage time-efficiently and keep production on schedule.

Source and approve locations and studio hires. Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.

Roles: Production Manager & Producer

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced UK band Don Broco’s music video. Hired and managed crew throughout production.

Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage and keep production on schedule. Sourced and approved locations and studio hires.

Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.

Roles: Production Manager & Producer

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced UK band Don Broco’s music video. Hired and managed crew throughout production.

Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage and keep production on schedule. Sourced and approved locations and studio hires.

Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.

Roles: Production Manager & Producer

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced UK band Don Broco’s music video. Hired and managed crew throughout production.

Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage and keep production on schedule. Sourced and approved locations and studio hires.

Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.

Role: Producer

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced UK band Don Broco’s music video. Hired and managed crew throughout production. Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage time-efficiently and keep production on schedule.

Source and approve locations and studio hires. Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action. ~1 million YouTube impressions

Role: Producer | August - September 2019

Hired by the great Dominar Films — Produced music video for UK band Don Broco. Hired and managed crew throughout production. Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage time-efficiently and keep production on schedule.

Source and approve locations and studio hires. Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.

Roles: Producer & 1st AD

Hired by Evolved Cinema to conceptualize and capture content for commerical highlighting new model homes for client Edward Andrews Homes.

Worked on pre-visualization with Director to capture shot list and shooting schedule during video shoot.

Created production book for client and crew to reference all creative and logistics for shoo . Managed all preproduction needs and oversaw crew throughout production.

Roles: Production Manager & Producer

Hired by Dominar Films — Produced series of commercials for Sellar Labs. Hired and managed crew throughout production. Organized pre-production paperwork, including script breakdowns, crew deal point memos, non-disclosure agreements, call sheets, drafting shooting schedules, talent release forms, and location contracts.

Worked with the Lead Producer and Director to capture all footage and keep production on schedule. Sourced and approved locations and studio hires.

Oversaw budgets and production schedules. Assisted the Director during production with on-set details, paperwork, script supervision, and directing background action.