I have 12+ years experience working in fast paced multi-level live events. Currently, I travel extensively (75%) nationally and internationally leading and managing all aspects of the production cycle to include client communication and timelines, technical, crew and venue logistics, creative & scripting development and budget reconciliation.
This career is a passion that keeps growing to higher levels and I don't want to stop climbing! I believe my perspective is relevant, my work ethic is enduring and my experience is always expanding. I am client facing, professional, proactive, outgoing and witty. I have never known a 9 to 5 work environment and I love my airline status upgrades! Most importantly, it was love at first site the first time I set foot in a load in. More than decade later, I am still totally in love with production.
Laundry List:
- 12 years of Live Show Experience
- International Experience - Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa
- 90% B2B, 10% B2C Experience
- Manage event budgets $25,000-1,000,000
- Trade Show and Exhibit experience
- Video Production & Digital Media knowledge & resources
- Thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook
- Thorough knowledge Power Point, Keynote, Adobe; basic knowledge PhotoShop, Illustrator, Vectorworks
- Experience managing/resourcing all aspects of large scale Live Events: venue advance, technical production, crew & travel, security, registration, webcasting, recording, video production, content/media management, press, marketing, exhibits & signage
- Manage all client relationships, expectations and deliverables
- Experience in development & maintenance of complex line-by-line budgets
- Knowledge of essentials of business meetings, business and consumer events, trade shows, multimedia and brand experiences
- Experienced in one off concerts, award shows, festivals, touring, meet & greets
- Creation and management of timelines and production schedules; client & crew communications
- Venue selection, site surveys & advance; permits, codes, safety
- Name Artist booking, rider accommodations & onsite management
- Development of scripting, technical cueing & speaker production support
- Stage Management including presenter coaching, presentation editing, maintaining schedule/timings, set/talent transitions
- Storyboarding, creative development and writing treatments for live stage or video production
- Advanced understanding of CAD drawings, Stage Renderings & Stage directions
- Advanced understanding of Audio, Lighting, Video equipment and Scenic/Staging
- Contractor, local labor and union labor booking & onsite management
- Vendor resourcing, RFP process, negotiation & contracts
- Integration with production, creative, finance and sales teams including internal and external resources
- Strong problem solving skills relating to client or budget needs; logical and quick to resolve successfully
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to multi-task & handle multiple projects/events simultaneously
