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Deonté Watts
■ (520) 304-6102 | ✉■ Deonte.wattss@gmail.com
■ San Francisco · El Cerrito · Berkeley
SUMMARY
Dynamic hospitality and event operations leader with 8+ years experience producing high-impact
experiences in stadium suites, nightlife venues, and major festivals. Expertise in guest satisfaction,
culinary management, and large-scale event logistics.
EXPERIENCE
Club Suites Supervisor | San Francisco Giants – San Francisco, CA
Mar 2024 – Sep 2024
• Managed operations for 30+ luxury suites per game, serving 3,600+ guests and generating $5.4M
revenue.
• Directed 8 attendants and 15 culinary staff, raising upsell revenue by 10% ($180K).
• Maintained 100% compliance with food safety and presentation standards.
• Built rapport with VIP clientele to ensure premium experiences.
Production Manager | Affinity Nightlife – Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2018 – Apr 2019
• Produced 120+ weekly events across 4 venues, hosting 500+ guests each.
• Increased beverage revenue by 12% ($150K) through redesigned promoter packages.
• Reduced setup time 20% by standardizing event checklists and training 20 staff.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, cutting costs $80K annually while sustaining $20K+ weekly net profit.
Customer Experience Lead (Freelance) | Coachella, EDC, Rolling Loud, etc.
Jul 2017 – Sep 2019
• Managed credentialing and VIP services for 50+ events, validating 250K+ passes with zero breaches.
• Trained 200+ staff on access/security protocols, achieving full compliance.
• Cut press check-in wait times 50%, raising satisfaction scores from 3.5 → 4.7/5.
• Resolved high-priority on-site issues within 10 minutes, ensuring uninterrupted artist/media flow.
SELECTED PROJECTS & AWARDS
• Skybar Pool Party Revival – Los Angeles, CA: Relaunched weekly pool parties, boosting attendance
150% and venue revenue +40%.
• L.A. Fashion Week – Hollywood, CA: Produced 2 showcases with 50 models, 10 designers, 1,200
attendees.
• “Best Personality” – Affinity Nightlife (2019): Honored for leadership, guest engagement, and
surpassing revenue goals.
SKILLS
Hospitality: Guest Relations, VIP Services, Luxury Venue Management, Culinary Oversight
Events: Festival Ops, Credentialing, Vendor Management, AV/Production Logistics
Leadership: Team Training, Conflict Resolution, Service Flow Optimization