EVENT DIRECTION
TROY M. GROVES
STRATEGIC PL ANNIN G
MARKETIN G
C OMMUNIT Y OUTREAC H
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
A: 785 Armstrong Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102 P:-
E:-W :www.IJM.org / www.ArtHouseNorth.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced professional with 20+ years executing all aspects of successful live-event direction and
management. From the White House to Arenas to a hilltop in Rwanda - and all spaces in between providing relational, steady and entrepreneurial leadership for concerts, tours, global conferences,
advocacy initiatives, athletic competitions, fund raising events and more.
E D U C AT I O N- • Bachelors Degree, Evangel University, Springfield, MO
WORK HISTORY
International Justice Mission - Director Of Events & Artist Partnerships
2014 - Present • Washington, DC
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Direct Global Arena Conferences, National Tours, Advocacy Campaigns, Fund raising Events and
more for the worlds largest anti-slavery organization.
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Drive the necessary strategy, goal setting, prioritization, and decision-making to deliver solutions
that enable IJM to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
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Produce compelling on-stage content, coordinating with artists, musicians, speakers, rescued clients
and creative elements to convey the need, generating hundreds of millions in revenue.
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Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation,
budget administration, rehearsal and day of event logistics.
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Supervised on site team and volunteers of 20-200+, including caterers, A/V technicians, facility
management team, merchandise assistants, volunteers and talent.
Art House North (501c-3) - Director • 2012 - Present
2012 - Present • St. Paul, MN
Operate an intimate, non-profit venue near downtown St. Paul in a 110 year old church providing
“creative community for the common good”. Produce, book and promote concerts, talks, dinners and
more creative gatherings. Handle all aspects of fund raising, finances and property management,
building rental, renovations and hospitality.
Mantle Management, Inc. - Director •- - 2014 • Minneapolis, MN
Work closely with artists, publicists, media, record labels, booking agencies, promoters and
humanitarian organizations on strategy and event goals. Cultivate global following through
exceptional productions.
