Omni Style Event Producer • Santa Barbara, CA

CREATING
Unforgettable
EXPERIENCES

20+ years producing festivals, performing arts, corporate events, and luxury productions — from 50-person gatherings to 30,000-attendee spectacles.

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The Producer
EVERY EVENT
TELLS A Story

With roots in the underground festival scene and a career that's evolved through some of the most prestigious stages on the West Coast, I bring a rare combination of technical mastery, creative vision, and operational precision to every production.

From co-founding Lucidity Festivals — a 3,500+ attendee immersive arts and music experience — to managing 100+ annual productions at UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures alongside world-class artists; My approach has always been the same: relentless attention to detail, deep respect for the craft, and an unwavering commitment to delivering something that moves people.

Whether it's a $3M institutional season, a sold-out festival weekend, a luxury wedding at the Belmond El Encanto, or a corporate activation for thousands — I bring the same level of care, the same depth of expertise, and the same drive to exceed expectations.

Eliot Winder backstage with Yo-Yo Ma at UCSB Arts & Lectures
20+
Years in Production
500+
Events Produced
30K+
Largest Attendance
$3M+
Annual Budget Managed
50+
Employees Managed
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SEE THE Work
A look across 20 years of event production
Career
EXPERIENCE &
Leadership
August 2021 — Present
EVENT PRODUCER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
UC Santa Barbara, Arts & Lectures
Producing 100+ performing arts, film, lecture, and specialty events annually across 11 venues. Supervising 50+ employees, managing a $3M+ production budget, coordinating artist hospitality and technical riders, and overseeing live streaming operations. Securing $100K+ annually in in-kind sponsorships and legacy donations.
Performing Arts $3M Budget 50+ Staff 100+ Events/Year Live Streaming
October 2018 — August 2020
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Spark Creative Events
End-to-end production lifecycle management for high-aesthetic weddings and corporate events servicing up to 4,000 attendees. Managed 30+ vendor relationships, a fleet of 10 trucks and 5 generators, and a staff of 20+ across all labor, scheduling, budgeting, and payroll.
Weddings Corporate Vendor Management Fleet Ops
January 2012 — February 2019
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Production Services — Festivals & Events
Delivering turnkey sound, lighting, stage management, and technical direction across dozens of festivals and events ranging from 50 to 30,000 attendees. Clients included Symbiosis, Envision Festival, Enchanted Forest Gathering, Emerald Exchange, and multiple Santa Barbara production companies.
Sound Engineering Lighting Stage Management Technical Direction
October 2010 — November 2018
CO-OWNER / EVENT PRODUCER
Lucidity Festivals LLC
Founding partner of a 3,500+ attendee integrated music and arts festival. Led the Production & Site Operations department, managing a $200K budget across 800 vendors, staff, and artists. Designed 3D topographic site maps, implemented full site infrastructure (power, water, sewage), and consistently sold out in advance.
Festival Ownership Site Operations Talent Booking Sound Design 3D Mapping
January 2014 — Present
JOURNEYMAN STAGEHAND
IATSE Local 442 Union
Union-contracted stagehand work across local venues with varying roles in site setup, sound and light management, and event teardown while upholding venue interests and union standards.
Union / IATSE Stagehand Live Events
Portfolio
WORK IN Focus
Capabilities
AREAS OF Expertise
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END-TO-END PRODUCTION

Complete event lifecycle management from concept through execution and post-event wrap. Budgets ranging from $50K to $3M+ with simultaneous multi-event oversight across complex calendars.

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TECHNICAL DIRECTION

Deep expertise in sound engineering (FOH & monitors), lighting design, LED video walls, live streaming, power distribution, and stage management across every scale of venue.

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SITE OPERATIONS

Large-scale site design and infrastructure including 3D topographic mapping, power/water/sewage systems, fleet management, permitting, and safety compliance.

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TALENT & ARTIST RELATIONS

Technical and hospitality rider negotiation, artist management coordination, talent acquisition strategy, backstage hospitality, and VIP experience design for world-class performers.

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VENDOR & BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Managing 30+ vendor relationships via RFQ/RFI processes, contract negotiation, sponsor solicitation, and rigorous financial reporting across annual production seasons.

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TEAM LEADERSHIP

Supervising teams of 50+ across production, front-of-house, security, hospitality, and volunteer departments. Experienced in union environments (IATSE) and collective bargaining agreements.

Credentials
CERTIFICATIONS & Skills
DANTE Network Certified
OSHA 10 Certified
Fork Lift / VR Certified
Aerial Work Platform (Boom Lift) Certified
IATSE Local 442 — Journeyman Stagehand
Proficient with Salesforce & CRM Platforms
FLEX Inventory Management System
SketchUp & AutoCAD Experience
Industry Standard Sound & Lighting Consoles
Tessitura & AXS Ticketing Systems
Get in Touch
LET'S CREATE
SOMETHING Remarkable
Email
Winder.Eliot@Gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/eliot-winder
Phone
805-729-7902
Location
Santa Barbara, California
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