Production Manager • UCSB Arts & Lectures

Producing world-class performing arts experiences

Managing 100+ events annually across Santa Barbara's most prestigious venues — from classical concerts and ballet to lectures by Nobel laureates.

The Producer Behind the Curtain

As Production Manager for UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures — the largest performing arts presenter between Los Angeles and San Francisco — I oversee every dimension of production for one of the most ambitious cultural seasons on the West Coast.

From negotiating artist riders with world-renowned musicians to managing a $3M+ annual production budget across 11 venues, I bring institutional rigor, technical depth, and a genuine passion for the arts to every event.

Eliot Winder backstage with Yo-Yo Ma at UCSB Arts & Lectures
100+
Events per year
$3M+
Annual budget
50+
Staff supervised
11
Venues managed
2,000+
Artists Hosted
20+
Years in Production
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Career
August 2021 — April 2026
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, and overseeing live streaming operations.
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.
October 2018 — August 2020
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