Geoffrey Blanton

Geoffrey Blanton has extensive experience in event management and audiovisual production. Geoffrey has worked as an Event Project Manager at FNTECH, overseeing event execution at Facebook's headquarters. In this role, they cultivated relationships with key stakeholders and ensured every aspect of the event was accounted for. Prior to this, Geoffrey worked as a Freelance Audio Visual Engineer and Project Manager, where they independently managed corporate events, concerts, and broadcasts. Geoffrey recruited and led teams, evaluated client needs, and created event strategies. Geoffrey also worked as an Audio Engineer at Menlo Church, overseeing production needs and providing training to staff and contractors. Geoffrey has experience as a Technical Director and Sound and Lighting Technician at Varsity Theater, where they oversaw production elements and established vendor relationships. During their time at St. Olaf College, they held multiple roles as the school's Technical Director, Conferences and Event Host, and Sound and Lighting Technician. In these positions, they led student technicians in overseeing production needs for conferences and events.

Geoffrey Blanton completed their International Baccalaureate Diploma in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities from the United World College of the American West. Geoffrey pursued their undergraduate studies at St. Olaf College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Political Science, with a concentration in Middle East Studies. Geoffrey attended St. Olaf College from 2005 to 2009.