Event Producer & Experience Strategist

Justin
Oates-
Marable

Experiential & Corporate Event Production,
Brand Activations & Live Experience Strategy.

8+Years Leading
Live Events
$1.3MAnnual Portfolio
Managed
50+Events Per Year
Executed
10%Consistently
Under Budget
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About

I produce events that move people and drive results — brand activations, donor and VIP experiences, multi-format live productions, and large-scale experiential programs. With 8+ years managing complex event portfolios from concept through execution, I bring the operational discipline and creative instinct that corporate and brand clients demand: seven-figure budgets managed, stakeholders aligned, and every detail executed on time.

Based in Atlanta. Available nationally. Known for calm under pressure and consistently delivering under budget.
Experiential Event Production
Brand Activations & Sponsorships
Corporate & VIP Events
Seven-Figure Budget Management
Vendor & Contract Negotiation
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Mgmt
Technical Production
Run-of-Show & Live Operations
Donor & Executive Hospitality
Team Leadership & Staff Management
Asana & Monday.com
Multi-Venue Program Management

"I turn complex briefs into seamless live experiences — managing the budgets, vendors, timelines, and people that make it happen."

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Work

Concerts & Music
Art Farm at Serenbe
Full band teal venue
Little Shop concert low angle
Full band Little Shop sign
Jazz trio wide shot
Guitarist solo purple spotlight
Theater
Art Farm at Serenbe
Xanadu rollerskates solo spotlight
Little Shop dancers neon logo
Xanadu cast with fans
Barn stage laundry scene
New Rates projected set piece
Dance
Art Farm at Serenbe
Dance company lift
Blue red ensemble arms raised
Two dancers with candles outdoor
Single dancer dark ghostly figures
Audience & Community
Art Farm at Serenbe
Art Farm wide tent dressed crowd
Applauding tent audience
Arms in the air crowd
Two women smiling soiree
Packed seated audience Art Farm shirt
Barn dinner panel overhead
Guests with horses golden hour
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Experience

Sept 2024 – PresentThe Art Farm at SerenbeChattahoochee Hills, GA

Production Manager

Lead production strategy and operational execution for a multi-venue arts and cultural organization — concerts, festivals, theater, donor events, and community gatherings.

  • Oversees 50+ annual events across multiple venues, driving audience growth and revenue-generating programming
  • Manages production budgets up to $545K per production within a $1.3M annual portfolio
  • Delivered the full annual program 10% under budget through disciplined vendor negotiation and cost control
  • Partners with executive leadership, board members, marketing, artists, and community stakeholders
  • Serves as primary production lead for VIPs, artists, sponsors, and executives on major events
Jan 2023 – June 2024Saltfish CollectiveAtlanta, GA

Director / Producer

Led creative and operational execution for branded content, documentary projects, and experiential productions from concept through delivery.

  • Managed budgets, vendor procurement, permitting, and production logistics across multiple projects
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams including creatives, technical crews, and clients
  • Oversaw site management and logistics for multi-day productions requiring complex planning
Apr 2022 – Nov 2022Black Spartans ProductionsAtlanta, GA

Unit Production Manager / Producer

Directed daily operations for a $6M feature film, coordinating 120+ cast, crew, vendors, and stakeholders across a 25-day shoot.

  • Oversaw all production logistics: scheduling, permitting, transportation, lodging, insurance, and safety
  • Managed department budgets, purchasing, and financial reporting across a complex multi-department production
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and maintained cost tracking for executive producers and investors
  • Resolved operational challenges in real time while maintaining timelines and creative priorities
Sept 2017 – Jan 2020Brim + Brew ProductionsAtlanta, GA

Associate Producer

Supported production and logistics for branded shoots, experiential activations, and commercial productions.

  • Developed production schedules and call sheets, coordinating daily crew logistics
  • Managed vendor bookings, location permits, contracts, and travel arrangements
  • Assisted with budget tracking, expense reconciliation, and vendor invoicing
Feb 2015 – Sept 2017WarnerMedia / DiscoveryAtlanta, GA

Production Coordinator

Coordinated logistics for studio productions, corporate events, and internal media programs at a global media company.

  • Managed travel logistics, scheduling, and vendor coordination for executives and production teams
  • Oversaw vendor contracts, purchase orders, and invoice processing under corporate financial policy
  • Supported live panels, screenings, and internal events through technical and operational coordination
$6MFeature Film Budget
Managed
120+Cast & Crew
Coordinated
50+Events Produced
Annually
10%Under Budget —
Every Year

Let's Make
Something
Remarkable.

Seeking corporate event production, experiential marketing, and brand activation roles. Open to agency, in-house, and consulting opportunities nationwide.

Get in Touch
LocationAtlanta, GA
Emailjustinoatesmarable@gmail.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/justin-oates-marable
SpecialtyExperiential · Brand Events · Corporate Production