Ben Land
ben-land.com bt.land16@gmail.com
Venue/Event Management
Personal Skills:
Facility Management
Client/Guest Relations
Concert/Festival Security
High Volume Bar Management
EMS & Government Relations
Policy Writing
Commercial Development
Technical Skills:
Professional Audio
Live Event/Concert Lighting
Live Event Video/Display
CCTV Security Systems
POS & Ticketing Systems
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft 365
Web/Graphic Design
Professional Experience:
City of Crown Point - Crown Point, IN
Deputy City Planner - 07/2024 to Present
Establishing and maintaining relationships with citizens, business owners, community organizations, developers, city staff, and adjacent government agencies to build a stronger community from within. Review of any/all Site Development Proposals, Engineering Reviews, Permit Applications, Variance Appeals, Petitions, etc. in coordination with Economic Development, Crown Point Fire Rescue, Public Works, Utilities, Streets, and Engineering. Complete overhaul of Ordinance Violation Enforcement process. Use of and improvements to GIS mapping softwares (ArcGIS, Sidwell Portico, SilverSmith Data). Processing of payments, licenses, and permit applications using CivicServe, TylerTech and Energov. Securing grants/funding for special projects, community improvements, and quality of life initiatives. Executive Secretary to the Tree Board. Advisor to Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Redevelopment Commission, Ordinance Committee, Annexation Board, Mayor’s Office, Legal Department, Communications Director, Economic Development Director, and Engineering Superintendent. Provide immediate assistance to the City Planner on any matters pertaining to our community.
Daily operational management of Bulldog Park Recreation Center, Franciscan Health Pavillion, & Franciscan Health Amphitheater Seasonal operational management of NHL-sized Timothy J Grzych Ice Rink at Bulldog Park On-Site venue manager for concerts & events of 7,500+ guests Inventory, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of $350,000+ of audio, lighting, display, broadcast, IT, and POS equipment Planning and supervision of parades, festivals, and events Working with outside clients to achieve safe, unforgettable event experience Team management & training of production, food/beverage, security, and maintenance teams Point of contact for CPPD & EMA Officers for festival, event, and specialty area security Multi-area money drops exceeding amounts of $100,000+ cash Training on/off-site bar staff to meet and exceed Indiana State Excise Police(ISEP) standards Inventory and stocking of alcohol and concessions for Bulldog Park & Legacy Fields Assisting various community organizations and city departments as needed
Entertainment Division - 07/2022 to 07/2024
The Madison Square Garden Company - Chicago, IL
Upholding the values and standards of MSG Entertainment and The Chicago Theatre Guarding and escorting of artists, VIPs, and production staff/equipment Determining validity of tickets, credentials, IDs, and COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Maintaining a safe and orderly section while preserving positive guest experience Assisting Security Director in removal of guests and trespassers in violation of MSG policies Administering fast-paced, yet thorough bag searches of high volumes of guests Strategically clearing all Front-of-House areas at direction of Security Operations Center during egress
Event Security Officer - 01/2022 to 04/2022
Ensuring a top notch guest experience through a positive attitude and proactive care Working alongside Event Security & K9 Officers to maintain a safe and clean Front-of-House Seating guests quickly and effectively in their designated area Determining validity of tickets purchased through Ticketmaster or third-party vendors Escorting guests, artists, and VIPs to and from Meet-and-Greets and private events in Chase Lounge
Usher/Ticket-Taker - 10/2019 to 04/2022
Effectively achieving any and all job-site goals of the client (eg. Spotify, Dell, Apple) Striking and loading all equipment and hardware into their respective trucks Handling and operating of heavy machinery Set-up and operation of audio equipment Safe and secure installation and operation of lighting equipment
Freelance Stagehand - 01/2020 to 03/2020
Chicago Stagehand, LLC - Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago - Chicago, IL
FrequencyTV Audio Engineer - 12/2019 to 03/2020
Set-up, testing, and troubleshooting of microphones, soundboard, and all other audio equipment. Administering thorough pre-production soundcheck of LAVs, overhead booms, and shotgun mics Monitoring audio volume levels and sound quality on all live-air broadcasts Calling cues to director, lightboard operators, and stage crew through duration of broadcasts as needed Post production editing of all audio tracks using Adobe Audition
Memorial Opera House - Valparaiso, IN
Assisting Lighting Designer and Technical Director with programming and repair, respectively
Assisting Director with set design
Facilitating set construction and set strike
Creating and facilitating audition & callback schedule
Acting as a liaison to all other production departments
Assistant Stage Manager - 11/2017 to 07/2019
Licenses & Certifications:
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (CPR & AED)
CITI Program - Responsible Conduct of Research
Dante - Level 1
Shure Audio Institute - Pro Audio
Shure Audio Institute - RF Wireless
State of Indiana - Alcoholic Beverage License
Toast POS - Toast Classroom
Professional References:
Adam K. Graper
Chief Administrator, PACE Dept. - The City of Crown Point
agraper@crownpoint.in.gov
Director of Security - The Chicago Theatre, Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Andrew Smith
andrew.smith@msg.com
Julie Wendorf
Executive Director - Crown Point Community Library
jwendorf@crownpointlibrary.org
Andrew Kyres
District 3 City Councilman - The City of Crown Point
akyres@crownpoint.in.gov
Bill Woods
Choral Director, Performing Arts Chair - Crown Point Community School Corporation
wwoods@cps.k12.in.us