Markus Kunz
Executive Director · Enchant Christmas
Bellevue, WA
In My Own Words
Accomplished Executive with a diversified background in artistic, operations, events, and business management. I offer innovative and creative solutions to operational challenges. I have a proven record in assessing the needs of an organization and implementing creative strategies designed to achieve the vision and strategic goals. I am distinguished for my entrepreneurial mindset and clever problemsolving. I am recognized for establishing a positive work environment and developing trusted relationships through superior communication skills, business knowledge, and compassionate leadership.
CORE COMPENTENCIES • Strategic Planning • Executive Management • Dynamic and motivational Leadership • Experiential & Immersive Marketing
Work Experience
Executive Director
Enchant Christmas2021 – Present
Planning, curation, and execution of the vendor village for the immersive Holiday experience Enchant Christmas, featuring the World’s largest Christmas light maze. 4 Cities in 2021 and 9 cities in 2022, serving 250,000 guests per market. • Determine strategic direction of the village programming and guest experience in entertainment, retail, F&B and immersive experiences • Oversee 4 corporate staff and 10 seasonal staff per market • Oversee village budget of $2 million per market • Curation of retail and F&B experiences in concert with venue partners and local businesses • Procurement of branded merchandise
VP and General Director
Teatro ZinZanni2018 – 2020
Responsible for design, construction, and site development of new location while consecutively consolidating and moving the administrative, creative, and operations offices into the company's newly established Headquarters Strategic planning for new site selection, site development and program content in concert with ownership group, donors, investors, and landlord Ran capital campaign of $6 million with ownership group Main Liaison between ownership group, landlord, donors, and investors Create and oversee operating budget of $9 million Responsible for smooth operations of 250 events per year Oversee staff of 35 FT corporate staff and 50 PT seasonal employees Responsible for design, construction and build out of “Wheelhouse Restaurant”
Executive Director
Teatro ZinZanni2010 – 2018
Responsible for all aspects of the business: Operations, event schedule, programming, production, marketing & communication, sales, administration, retail, fine dining restaurant and overall budget • Responsible for smooth show-, restaurant-, and retail operations for 250 events annually • Responsible for $9 million operating budget Responsible for design, construction, and site development of new location while consecutively consolidating and moving the administrative, creative, and operations offices into the company's newly established Headquarters Strategic planning for new site selection, site development and program content in concert with ownership group, donors, investors, and landlord Ran capital campaign of $6 million with ownership group Main Liaison between ownership group, landlord, donors, and investors Create and oversee operating budget of $9 million Responsible for smooth operations of 250 events per year Oversee staff of 35 FT corporate staff and 50 PT seasonal employees Responsible for design, construction and build out of “Wheelhouse Restaurant” • Strategic planning for programming, event schedule, education, communications • Responsible for content and operations for ZICA (educational program)
