Alex Ashley Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Architect and implement bespoke audiovisual solutions for live and virtual events-Thorough technical discovery with an iterative design process to capture all customer needs and discover unforeseen pain points-Author comprehensive technical drawings while communicating complex concepts to all stakeholders -Provide onsite demonstration, operation, and maintenance of both newly deployed and legacy equipment

Los Angeles, Ca

-Facilitate the setup and proper operation of all audio, video, and lighting elements for more than 12 annual industry events including award ceremonies and conferences.-Provide leadership and audio guidance to video crew while traveling to international festivals to conduct interviews and panels.

Santa Monica, California, United States

-Led cross-functional teams to deploy experiential activation technology across the world-Architected VOD and live playout MediaLive and Veset Stratus based systems-Designed and administered AWS EC2 and Teradici PCoIP cloud based video editing infrastructure-Lead technical production manager for marquee live streaming events-Authored executive level briefs, effectively communicated technically complex projects to stakeholders and customers-Thoroughly documented engineering processes and technical standards with company wide visibility-Oversaw technical execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual based experiences and events-Developed and managed the deployment of virtual event production stations across Snap offices -Onboarded and managed logistics, warehousing, and technical support vendors in several markets-Deployed EEG iCap closed caption technology across live streaming infrastructure-Managed on-campus studio and event venues

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Delivers outstanding Audio/Visual/Lighting and production services for 250+ events each year, for various clients including: Center Theater Group, UCLA, HBO, The Ford Theater, and Coachella Music Festival• Create sound system and lighting designs, projection mapping, and show control programming and cueing• Guarantee gear compatibility across multiple event technology disciplines, updates and tests firmware for all equipment, and researches future technologies.• Identify and facilitate in-house repairs of damaged or faulty equipment• Supervise full-time employees in addition to recruiting, scheduling, and training over 20 contracted technicians, designers, and additional labor• Interface with clients on all technical requirements from venue walk through to date of event• Direct show logistics and solve equipment, staff, and client concerns with speed and determination• Configured and maintains Windows 2019 server with 5 portable desktop clients for gear warehouse• Administers local server and SaaS based rental inventory and personnel scheduling software• Design, install and operate office wide LAN and wireless network• Maintain all software and support licenses; administer iCloud, G Suite, Office 365 and Dropbox accounts• Research, procure and manage company owned laptop computers, tablets and networking equipment• Instruct users in proper operation of hardware and software; schedule training courses as needed

Los Angeles, Ca

-Managed and maintained Audio/Video/Lighting needs for various UCLA events-Operated Christie cinema projector and Dolby DCP server-Conducted training of junior technicians, supervision of staff scheduling and gear allocation-Supervised opening and closing of student union building

Los Angeles, Ca

Established and strengthened relationships with potential clients to orchestrate sound design, sound mixing, and set up of various production equipment for projects across the city. Collaborated with necessary production members to ensure the proper use and setup of all audio, visual, and lighting gear.• Supplied creative sound design for 12 musical theater productions and 4 short films. • Operated as Production Sound Mixer through the development of 2 feature length indie films.• Setup and maintained audio, visual, and lighting equipment for over 300 events throughout Los Angeles.