resume

sHACOLE HAMLett

I am a results-driven leader with over a decade of experience in program development, experiential production, and creative direction, specializing in technology integration for immersive experiences. I excel at building strategic partnerships and leading teams to deliver innovative, brand-aligned projects. Currently, I’m the founder of two projects exploring how AI can enhance efficiency in event production and mobile salons.

Experience

Show Imaging

FEB 2023 - Now

Account Manager

• Fostered strategic partnerships with vendors and industry leaders to implement cutting-edge tech solutions for experiential events.

• Spearheaded cross-functional team collaboration to deliver large-scale immersive events, workshops, and training sessions,

ensuring client satisfaction and business growth.

• Managed multi-million-dollar budgets and schedules, consistently meeting client objectives while maintaining high standards

of quality.

Creative Riff

NOV 2021-2023

Lead Producer

• Tracked project performance metrics and prepared comprehensive reports to communicate progress, results, and

recommendations to clients post events.

• Led pitch-winning presentations, showcasing tech-forward innovative concepts and solutions to secure new projects.

• Oversaw a team of 20+ employees including; producers, project managers, copy writers and onsite staff.

Art House & Art x Co

OCT 2019 - NOV 2021

Director of Business Development

• Designed the CRM to manage opportunities and sales pipeline, analyzing business metrics for strategic insights.

• Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including tech developers, artists, and city officials, to launch immersive AR-based public art installations that engaged and empowered communities.

• Championed the integration of AR technology into public art projects, including collaborations with local communities and creative

• Led business development efforts.

Do LaB, Inc

March 2015-Now

Art Director and Curator

• Developed and implemented art curriculum for festival programming, integrating visual, experiential, and interactive art elements to engage diverse audiences.

• Collaborated with senior leadership to craft educational content, workshops, and programming that aligned with the festival's artistic vision and community goals.

• Negotiated sponsorships and partnerships to support the creation of art installations and offset production costs.

• Oversaw the development of a new software/app/microsite that enhanced the art auction experience, streamlining the purchasing

process for attendees

• Curated over 50 artists.

NRG Experiential

March 2019 - FEB 2020

Senior Producer

• Implemented an employee reporting system and rolled out an updated employee handbook articulating best practices for

executing experiential programs.

• Managed the development and creation of project documents including budgets, timelines, proposals and recap documents.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of three producers and one designer to deliver a variety of brand activations, influencer events, and art installations.

Allied Experiential

October 2018 - April 2019

Senior Manager

• Guided and contributed to the strategic development of integrated experiential and virtual marketing campaigns.

• Managed event budgets over $10 million, ensuring production stayed within guidelines.

• Oversaw nationwide programs such as festivals, conferences, and brand activations from RFP to implementation.

• Operated as both an account manager and senior producer on over 30 activations.

• Led creative project teams, consistently delivering work that met or exceeded client expectations.