James Shinault

James Shinault has a diverse work experience in the entertainment and events industry. James is currently the Operations Director at TVG Hospitality starting from May 2022. Before that, they worked as a Venue Operations professional at Graystone Quarry Events-FirstBank Amphitheater from March 2021 to May 2022.

Prior to their recent roles, James worked as an Independent Event Executive seeking various opportunities from October 2020 to March 2021. During this time, they demonstrated their expertise in strategic planning, business operations, and event management.

From April 2012 to October 2020, James served as the Vice-President of Festival Operations at AC Entertainment. In this role, they successfully managed and supported multiple festivals, established and controlled budgets, and fostered relationships with third-party vendors.

Earlier in their career, James held positions at SXSW as a Music Festival Staffing/Production/Booking professional from August 2007 to April 2012, at The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival as a Stage Manager from August 2007 to August 2011, at Austin City Limits as an Overnight Production Runner in September 2008, and at Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival as a Volunteer Coordinator in June 2008.

Overall, James Shinault's work experience showcases their extensive knowledge and success in the entertainment industry, with a strong focus on event management, operations, and strategic leadership.

James Shinault attended Indiana State University from 2003 to 2007, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business Administration. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the OSHA 10 General Industry certification from the University of South Florida in November 2020. James also completed the WHO Covid-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training, the Covid-19 Compliance Officer certification from Health Education Services, the Covid-19 Contact Tracing course from Coursera, and the Event Safety Access Training from the Event Safety Alliance, all in October 2020.