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Miguel Vigil (beta version 2.0)
MIGUEL VIGIL
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SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 13 years of innovative mixed media, multicultural events production
• Experience managing a theater/performance/mixed use venue
• Visionary leader known for ability to garner community support and involvement
• Strong verbal, conceptual, and collaborative skills
• Advanced organizational skill and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Extensive network of contacts in a broad range of artistic and cultural communities
• Familiarity with local and national arts-related resources
• Supervisory experience, including diverse populations
• Strong background in graphic and website design concept illustration, print media, as well as general branding
• Computer literacy; including MSOffice, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver
• Basic construction and maintenance skills, including framing, dry walling, set building, and basic electrical and
plumbing
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RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Metrobon Production Company – Owner/Director 8/03 – current
www.metrobon.com
• Produce mixed-media fashion and art events that serve to promote local arts and fashion design
• Direct all aspects of event production and promotion, including event conceptualizing; recruitment and
coordination of performers, models, and production staff (approximately 50 people for each event); materials
acquisition; sponsorship development and negotiation; advertising and publicity; ticket sales; technical production;
stage management; and cash disbursements
• Manage administration, bookkeeping, and branding of company
• Built database to manage information of all clients
• Soon to be a Salon…
Cleancut Barbershop– Owner 5/99 – current
http://www.cleancut.be
• Developed this small business that serves as a community resource for a a loyal, growing, and extremely
diverse clientele
• Intentionally built capacity to serve as a distribution point for informational materials to strengthen community
(meeting notices, activist literature, live performances promotion, etc.)
• Provide voter registration and information regarding voter rights and responsibilities
• Produce fundraisers for local non-profit and community organizations
• Offer ticket sales for benefit events and local youth shows
• Provide informal mentoring for community youth
Maneater Boutique – Owner 7/03 – 12/04
• Retailed cutting-edge streetware from local designers and underground independent labels
• Consigned locally produced art and music
• Designed and implemented systems for inventory tracking, bookkeeping, employee management
• Organized Maneater-related events; opening, sales event, fashion shows, trunk shows, etc.
Meltdown-Illustrator/Project Manager 4/96 – 5/01
• Created concept art and wrote game level stories for a startup video game company
• Managed interns from the Art Institute of Seattle
Pangea Project - Executive Director 5/93 – 5-97
• Created and directed a 501 (c3) non-profit arts organization
• Produced multicultural, mixed media events featuring diverse artistic expressions, such as Japanese Butoh,
African Dance, Fire Performers, DJs, poets, computerized visuals, live painters, and musicians. Some events featured
up to 50 performers in one evening
• Directed and/or implemented all aspects of production and promotion of events; including conceptualizing,
performer recruitment and coordination, materials acquisition, sponsorship solicitation, publicity, ticket sales, sound,
lighting, f/x, stage management, and disbursements
• Developed a mentoring program teaching all aspects of producing and promoting events including sound
engineering, lighting design, stage management, and promotion to teens and young adults
• Facilitated bi-weekly meetings with board of directors, staff, and volunteers
The Lish House - Director 5/93 – 5-97
• Assisted in renovation and maintenance of an old theater in Columbia City to become a work/live artist
cooperative and theatrical performance venue
• Provided oversight for booking and management of the theater, invoicing, contracts, and supervision of the in-
house personnel
• Developed a network of producers and promoters and a system for resource-sharing to reduce duplication and
extend the capacity of all theater clients
Current Projects:
Other Past Experience:
ACADEMICS
SAMPLE VOLUNTEER WORK
• Production Volunteer, Hispanic Seafair Organization
• Graphic Designer, Jose Marti Child Development Center at El Centro de la Raza
• Production Volunteer, Delridge Neighborhood Inclusion Solution
• Co-Producer, Allied Arts fundraiser event
• Delridge Neighborhood Planning Committee, DNDA
• Production/Promotion Volunteer, “Arts Edge” at Seattle Center
• Volunteer, Casa De Arte “Dia De Los Muertos” festival
• Teen Supervisor for Teen Life Center (Mentored teens producing music and art events)
EVENT BIOGRAPHY
This is not a complete listing. The following are several of the most notable productions in which I have been involved.
The minimum attendance of any of the events which I have produced is 300.
Producer "Valentines Day Lingerie Fashion Show" @ Ibiza
Featured Vintage Corsets from Diva Dollz and Retail Therapy. Music by Henta (UK), with DJ Luddington, Mychosis and
Osiris Indria
Co-producer “Grease Frightening” @ Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Halloween Fundraiser for YCAC and Room to Read. Featuring Forgotten Sol (Funk band), a fashion show
(Buddhaful), E276 (Latin Reggaeton), East Indian Dancers, Belly Dancers, East Indian DJ, and more
Producer “MSA‘s First Annual Fashion Show” @ Hilton Hotel
Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County. Designers included BGN Paris, brazillis, Butch Blum,
Darbury Stenderu, FURLA, KAVU, and Parlor Girls.
Co-producer “Graylife Winter” @ CHAC
Fashion show with Fourth City DJ’s Laptop Battle, featuring African Hair Braiding, a volunteer staff of 40 designers,
models, photographers, and technical personnel, multimedia set design.
Producer “Fashion Dreams” @ CHAC
Theatrical fashion show featuring 7 Local Boutiques, Philippino Breakdancers, Beatbox Artist, Modern Dancers, and a
complex set design.
Promoter/Graphic Designer “Una Rosa Blanca” @ Town Hall
Fundraiser for El Centro De La Raza featuring ‘Yerba Buena’, ‘Hector Sanchez y Los Alcones del Norte’, and keynote
speaker Jim McDermott.
Co-producer “A Revue-lution Party” @OK Hotel
An awareness event for Allied Arts “Constitution for the Arts” featuring musicians (including Reggie Watts),
performance art, poetry, and more.
Co-producer “emergency” @ i-spy
Political multi-media musical featuring local film and video screenings, international speakers, funk/soul musicians,
dancers, painters, and electronic musicians collaborating with a string quartet.
Producer “Shaping The Network Society” @ i-spy
Benefit for ‘Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility’ (Univ. of Wash.) Featuring a live feed broadcast to
Europe, bands, dancers, a sci-fi fashion show, and interactive cyber-art.
Co-producer, fundraiser for Youth Advancement Through Music and Arts
Fundraiser held at the Seattle Art Museum, featuring youth and adult performances, live and silent auction, and art
exhibit, raised over $8000 for organization.
Co-producer, Promotion "Falling Into Ourselves" outdoor festival
A free weekend festival on the Tokeland Beach with Fire Dancers, DJs, Turkish musicians, and more.
Producer "Pangea Project" (Experimental Theme)
An all night event featuring Japanese Butoh dancers, belly dancers, poets with electronic musicians, aerial dancers,
computerized imagery, and more. This event had 50 performers in three rooms.
Co-producer "Serendipity" @ Artificial Limbs Factory
Mixed media party with DJs, dancers, musicians, video, live paintings, spoken word, and more.
Producer "PangeaProject" (Story Theme) @2424 SPACE
A story-lined operetta utilizing trapeze artists, a Middle Eastern dancer, poets, DJs, a string quartet, performance
artists, and computerized visuals.
Producer "F.U.C.C.-The Benefit"
Mixed Media benefit for pirate radio station with bands Source of Labor and
Stereo Taxi. Performance art by Piece of Meat Theater.
Producer "Open Veil Presents: A Masquerade of Spirits"
A mixed media haunted house/masquerade ball with performances, fortune telling,
puppetry, and more.
Co-producer "Green Children" @ Aro-space
A collaboration of all female dancers, musicians, performance artists, and computerized visual Projections. Story
compares the 'coming of age' of a girl to the Chinese government.
Co-producer, Stage Manager "Dream" @ Eyedrop Studios
Dj’s, poetry, Turkish musicians, Celtic Dancers, tattoos, piercing, vendors, massages.
Producer "Pangea Project" (Freak Show) @ Vinylized
Over 40 mixed media performances in three rooms including Idiot Flesh, glow-stick martial
artists, freakshow dancers, Gorilla performance artist, and much more. Included a free-jam room where audience
could join the musicians.
Producer "Pangea Project" (Life and Love theme) @ Sit and Spin
Performance artists, live painters, African and Latin Percussionist, Funk Band, African dancers, and more.
Producer “Vajra” @ Moe’s
Weekly dance night with Dj’s featuring Jamaican and jazz musicians and African Drummers.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 13 years of innovative mixed media, multicultural events production
• Experience managing a theater/performance/mixed use venue
• Visionary leader known for ability to garner community support and involvement
• Strong verbal, conceptual, and collaborative skills
• Advanced organizational skill and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Extensive network of contacts in a broad range of artistic and cultural communities
• Familiarity with local and national arts-related resources
• Supervisory experience, including diverse populations
• Strong background in graphic and website design concept illustration, print media, as well as general branding
• Computer literacy; including MSOffice, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver
• Basic construction and maintenance skills, including framing, dry walling, set building, and basic electrical and
plumbing
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Metrobon Production Company – Owner/Director 8/03 – current
www.metrobon.com
• Produce mixed-media fashion and art events that serve to promote local arts and fashion design
• Direct all aspects of event production and promotion, including event conceptualizing; recruitment and
coordination of performers, models, and production staff (approximately 50 people for each event); materials
acquisition; sponsorship development and negotiation; advertising and publicity; ticket sales; technical production;
stage management; and cash disbursements
• Manage administration, bookkeeping, and branding of company
• Built database to manage information of all clients
• Soon to be a Salon…
Cleancut Barbershop– Owner 5/99 – current
http://www.cleancut.be
• Developed this small business that serves as a community resource for a a loyal, growing, and extremely
diverse clientele
• Intentionally built capacity to serve as a distribution point for informational materials to strengthen community
(meeting notices, activist literature, live performances promotion, etc.)
• Provide voter registration and information regarding voter rights and responsibilities
• Produce fundraisers for local non-profit and community organizations
• Offer ticket sales for benefit events and local youth shows
• Provide informal mentoring for community youth
Maneater Boutique – Owner 7/03 – 12/04
• Retailed cutting-edge streetware from local designers and underground independent labels
• Consigned locally produced art and music
• Designed and implemented systems for inventory tracking, bookkeeping, employee management
• Organized Maneater-related events; opening, sales event, fashion shows, trunk shows, etc.
Meltdown-Illustrator/Project Manager 4/96 – 5/01
• Created concept art and wrote game level stories for a startup video game company
• Managed interns from the Art Institute of Seattle
Pangea Project - Executive Director 5/93 – 5-97
• Created and directed a 501 (c3) non-profit arts organization
• Produced multicultural, mixed media events featuring diverse artistic expressions, such as Japanese Butoh,
African Dance, Fire Performers, DJs, poets, computerized visuals, live painters, and musicians. Some events featured
up to 50 performers in one evening
• Directed and/or implemented all aspects of production and promotion of events; including conceptualizing,
performer recruitment and coordination, materials acquisition, sponsorship solicitation, publicity, ticket sales, sound,
lighting, f/x, stage management, and disbursements
• Developed a mentoring program teaching all aspects of producing and promoting events including sound
engineering, lighting design, stage management, and promotion to teens and young adults
• Facilitated bi-weekly meetings with board of directors, staff, and volunteers
The Lish House - Director 5/93 – 5-97
• Assisted in renovation and maintenance of an old theater in Columbia City to become a work/live artist
cooperative and theatrical performance venue
• Provided oversight for booking and management of the theater, invoicing, contracts, and supervision of the in-
house personnel
• Developed a network of producers and promoters and a system for resource-sharing to reduce duplication and
extend the capacity of all theater clients
Current Projects:
- Producing "Obsidia," a fashion industry network night
- Graphic Design and coordination for "HomeGrown 07" (A fundraiser for YCAC)
- Volunteer Coordinator and Photographer for Hispanic Seafair Organization
- Graphic Design for Casa Latina Fundraiser
Other Past Experience:
- Produced a Valentines Day Lingerie Fashion Show @ IBIZA
- Member of Annex Theater (Make-up, Hairstylist, wigs, F/X)
- Member of IOTA (Artist Cooperative)
- Advisory Board Member of Arts Edge (Seattle Center – Experimental Art Festival)
- Member of Starseed Collective (Artist Cooperative)
ACADEMICS
- Certificate Program SCCC – Arts Management (Pending)
- Arapahoe Community College 5/89 – 5/91
- Colorado Hispanic Leadership Award Nominee
SAMPLE VOLUNTEER WORK
• Production Volunteer, Hispanic Seafair Organization
• Graphic Designer, Jose Marti Child Development Center at El Centro de la Raza
• Production Volunteer, Delridge Neighborhood Inclusion Solution
• Co-Producer, Allied Arts fundraiser event
• Delridge Neighborhood Planning Committee, DNDA
• Production/Promotion Volunteer, “Arts Edge” at Seattle Center
• Volunteer, Casa De Arte “Dia De Los Muertos” festival
• Teen Supervisor for Teen Life Center (Mentored teens producing music and art events)
EVENT BIOGRAPHY
This is not a complete listing. The following are several of the most notable productions in which I have been involved.
The minimum attendance of any of the events which I have produced is 300.
Producer "Valentines Day Lingerie Fashion Show" @ Ibiza
Featured Vintage Corsets from Diva Dollz and Retail Therapy. Music by Henta (UK), with DJ Luddington, Mychosis and
Osiris Indria
Co-producer “Grease Frightening” @ Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Halloween Fundraiser for YCAC and Room to Read. Featuring Forgotten Sol (Funk band), a fashion show
(Buddhaful), E276 (Latin Reggaeton), East Indian Dancers, Belly Dancers, East Indian DJ, and more
Producer “MSA‘s First Annual Fashion Show” @ Hilton Hotel
Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County. Designers included BGN Paris, brazillis, Butch Blum,
Darbury Stenderu, FURLA, KAVU, and Parlor Girls.
Co-producer “Graylife Winter” @ CHAC
Fashion show with Fourth City DJ’s Laptop Battle, featuring African Hair Braiding, a volunteer staff of 40 designers,
models, photographers, and technical personnel, multimedia set design.
Producer “Fashion Dreams” @ CHAC
Theatrical fashion show featuring 7 Local Boutiques, Philippino Breakdancers, Beatbox Artist, Modern Dancers, and a
complex set design.
Promoter/Graphic Designer “Una Rosa Blanca” @ Town Hall
Fundraiser for El Centro De La Raza featuring ‘Yerba Buena’, ‘Hector Sanchez y Los Alcones del Norte’, and keynote
speaker Jim McDermott.
Co-producer “A Revue-lution Party” @OK Hotel
An awareness event for Allied Arts “Constitution for the Arts” featuring musicians (including Reggie Watts),
performance art, poetry, and more.
Co-producer “emergency” @ i-spy
Political multi-media musical featuring local film and video screenings, international speakers, funk/soul musicians,
dancers, painters, and electronic musicians collaborating with a string quartet.
Producer “Shaping The Network Society” @ i-spy
Benefit for ‘Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility’ (Univ. of Wash.) Featuring a live feed broadcast to
Europe, bands, dancers, a sci-fi fashion show, and interactive cyber-art.
Co-producer, fundraiser for Youth Advancement Through Music and Arts
Fundraiser held at the Seattle Art Museum, featuring youth and adult performances, live and silent auction, and art
exhibit, raised over $8000 for organization.
Co-producer, Promotion "Falling Into Ourselves" outdoor festival
A free weekend festival on the Tokeland Beach with Fire Dancers, DJs, Turkish musicians, and more.
Producer "Pangea Project" (Experimental Theme)
An all night event featuring Japanese Butoh dancers, belly dancers, poets with electronic musicians, aerial dancers,
computerized imagery, and more. This event had 50 performers in three rooms.
Co-producer "Serendipity" @ Artificial Limbs Factory
Mixed media party with DJs, dancers, musicians, video, live paintings, spoken word, and more.
Producer "PangeaProject" (Story Theme) @2424 SPACE
A story-lined operetta utilizing trapeze artists, a Middle Eastern dancer, poets, DJs, a string quartet, performance
artists, and computerized visuals.
Producer "F.U.C.C.-The Benefit"
Mixed Media benefit for pirate radio station with bands Source of Labor and
Stereo Taxi. Performance art by Piece of Meat Theater.
Producer "Open Veil Presents: A Masquerade of Spirits"
A mixed media haunted house/masquerade ball with performances, fortune telling,
puppetry, and more.
Co-producer "Green Children" @ Aro-space
A collaboration of all female dancers, musicians, performance artists, and computerized visual Projections. Story
compares the 'coming of age' of a girl to the Chinese government.
Co-producer, Stage Manager "Dream" @ Eyedrop Studios
Dj’s, poetry, Turkish musicians, Celtic Dancers, tattoos, piercing, vendors, massages.
Producer "Pangea Project" (Freak Show) @ Vinylized
Over 40 mixed media performances in three rooms including Idiot Flesh, glow-stick martial
artists, freakshow dancers, Gorilla performance artist, and much more. Included a free-jam room where audience
could join the musicians.
Producer "Pangea Project" (Life and Love theme) @ Sit and Spin
Performance artists, live painters, African and Latin Percussionist, Funk Band, African dancers, and more.
Producer “Vajra” @ Moe’s
Weekly dance night with Dj’s featuring Jamaican and jazz musicians and African Drummers.