JESSICA FERREIRA, VICE PRESIDENT, LIVE SHOWS
The Vice President for CSM Production’s live shows department, Jessica Ferreira is the lead point of contact on events for CSMP, delegating roles and responsibilities to the event staff and managing a number of responsibilities including the direction and and creation of run-of-show for NASCAR races, live entertainment, driver introductions, event budgets and much, much more.
Ferreira’s career in live events began with an internship at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which transitioned into a role as Director of Events at NHMS. She was hiring CSM Production to produce all of the pre-race activities, and worked closely with the team in Charlotte. When a position came available in the CSMP Events Office in 2015, she jumped at the chance for a new opportunity with a “new” team, starting first as an Event Manager, and working her way up to the title of Senior Director.
A native of Nashua, N.H., Ferreira graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in Sports Management. She currently resides in Charlotte.
TEN QUESTIONS WITH JESSICA
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Coming soon!
What’s one thing on your bucket list you’ve yet to accomplish?
Seeing a concert at Red Rocks, hoping to check it off this year!
What’s the most rewarding thing about working at CSM Production?
It's Sunday and I just just nailed the flyover for the Cup race, I cue the Grand Marshal for the command and am the last person to walk off the racetrack - it's a great feeling to see the fans excited, clients happy and just overall can finally take a breath!
What’s the last television show you binge watched?
Yellowstone.
The Zombie Apocalypse is coming. Who are three people you want on your team to defend the World against the zombies?
I feel like The Rock would be a good person to have. I also think Will Smith’s character in I am Legend, because he basically already did that. And then, I’d have Bear Grylls for his survival instincts.
If you were sailing around the world, what would you name your boat?
I’d name it after my dad — he’s Portuguese, and his name is Candido. I’d call it Candido.
What’s your favorite sandwich?
A Chicken Torta from Rhino Market in Charlotte.
If you were going to remove every app on your phone but three, which apps would you keep?
Spotify #1, Google Maps, and FaceTime, because I love to FaceTime people, because everyone lives away from me.
What’s the last television show you binge watched?
Yellowstone.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always loved gymnastics, ice skating and soccer, but I never really had a job that I wanted to do. I thought I was going to be a sports agent - a female Jerry Maguire, but that was when I was a little bit older.
What is your caffeinated beverage of choice?
My day starts with Pre-Workout. Sometimes I’ll dry scoop it and just wash it down with water. I work out every morning at 6:30, take my pre-workout every morning at 6:00am, and I am out the door. I love my coffee, but pre-workout gets my day started.