Andy Knapp Email & Phone Number

Syracuse, New York, United States

• Managing the product line life cycle from strategic planning to results - determining NPD projects, executing product strategy to achieve sales and margin metrics, determining end of life (EOL) product discontinuation.• Driving ongoing improvements in sales and profitability by determining and leading initiatives to improve revenue and margins via key levels such as price, promotion, cost reductions, and new markets.• Leading cross-functional teams through a stage-gate process (project request through the launch phase) to develop products that meet goals as defined by market research and business objectives.• Successfully launching new products to intended markets through coordination with manufacturing, planning, marketing, and sales.• Developing sales tools and creating sales training materials including training presentations, budgeting tools, and product configurators• Identifying key competitor and consumer trends in each market, analyzing data to understand trends, and developing response plan.• Determining product specifications including partnering with engineering and sales teams to accurately describe product details and improve sales opportunities.• Supporting sales and marketing with the necessary product knowledge and technical expertise

Syracuse, New York Area

• Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.• Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.• Managed projects from procurement to commission for service and aftermarket sales driven projects.• Provided accurate and detailed quotes/take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.• Worked closely with Engineering team to design and execute project specific repairs and upgrades.• Guided techs on mechanical and control repairs of JR Clancy brand products and equipment operation.• Worked with customers to educate and inform on Rigging products and ANSI Standards for inspection

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.• Managed 30 - 40 projects from procurement to commission working closely with our Dealer Partners.• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors and engineers to manage performance.• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior engineers.• Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.

60 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, Ny 10023

• Interpreted drawings/design requirements and initiated appropriate lighting installations for each performance in the Peter J Sharp Theater• Supervised a team of 4 – 10 technicians implementing and focusing the lighting design • Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.• Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.• Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials. • Member of Juilliard Production Safety Committee.

The Public Theater

•Coordinating all necessary elements between the company Elevator Repair Service (ERS) and Public Theater production staff in mounting the show Arguendo in the Luesther Theater

415 Lafayette Street Ny, Ny 10003

• Assists production manager on shows. Highlights include Compulsion with Mandy Patinkin, Tony Kushner’s The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide… and Steven Sondheim’s Into The Woods with Amy Adams, Donna Murphy and Dennis O’Hare• Supports stage management staff and production department heads, including but not limited to maintaining schedules and contact sheets, arranging production meetings, coordinating genie lift maintenance and stocking the building wide first aid • Facilitates readings and workshops in conjunction with the Production Manager including hiring stage management staff, arranging meetings, coordinating load ins and outs, and maintaining stage management supply stock.• Works together with the Production Executive to coordinate all production and physical elements of The Public Theater’s Annual Gala & Opening Nights, including all rental equipment, vehicles, and labor• Spearheads summer production internship program, worked with production administrator in updating website and internship postings, forwarded applicants to appropriate department heads, hired and trained a team of general production and stage management interns for Shakespeare in the Park• Coordinates trucking for all shows including Shakespeare in the Park. Hired truck drivers, coordinated rentals and maintained the trucking budget for each show• Hires stage management staff and production crews in collaboration with Production Management, production department heads and other support staff• Builds spread sheets and logs to organize and maintain the various keys, locks, and information used daily by production management and department

•Coordinated all necessary production for the first English premiere of Neva in the Anspacher Theater at The Public.•Oversaw all production meetings and execution of designs with all departments and maintained full budget for the show.•Coordinated the remount of Neva with Arts Emerson in Boston, MA the week of 4/1/13 – 4/7/13

80 Essex Street And 540 West 21St Street Ny, Ny

• Managed all production elements including lighting, sound and video in conjunction with the production manager for The Feast conference at Eyebeam Art+Technology Center at 540 W21st street• Organized artist and technical installation for The Feast pavilion in a raw space located at 80 Essex Street which included the post conference dinner, parties, movie screening and public showing of artistic pieces.

425 Lafayette St Ny, Ny

• Coordinated all necessary elements between the company Elevator Repair Service (ERS) and Public Theater production staff in mounting the show Gatz in the Newman Theater• Oversaw all production meetings and execution of designs with all departments• Maintained full budget for the show• Assisted stage management in scheduling rehearsals, tech and nap rooms around current season shows and Public Theater re-dedication construction work

Merchant of Venice with Al PacinoLighting Design for both shows by Kenneth Posner

• Collaborated with Lighting Supervisor to support the needs of designers on multiple main stage productions including Shakespeare in the Park. Highlights include Passing Strange designed by Kevin Adams, Hair designed by Michael Chybowski, 12th Night w/Anne Hathaway designed by Peter Kaczorowski, and Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino designed by Ken Posner• Maintained paperwork necessary for installation of lighting design using Lightwright, Vectorworks and Microsoft Office• Managed a team of electricians in the execution and maintenance of the lighting design during load in, tech and preview and load out periods• Created ‘Electrics Show Bibles’ including all necessary information required to recreate show specific lighting designs• Looked after safety equipment for climbing lighting truss and towers for Shakespeare in the Park

Original work by writer in residence Suzan-Lori ParksLighting Designer: Jean Kalman

Lighting Designer: Peter Kaczorowski

12th Night Starring Anne HathawayLighting Designer: Peter KaczorowskiThe Bacchae w/Original music by Phillip GlassLighting Designer: Jennifer Tipton

Lighting Design by Ben Stanton

Lighting Design by Jane Cox

Lighting Design for both shows by Michael Chybowski

Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton

Lighting Design by Donald Holder

Lighting Design for both shows by Michael Chybowski

Lighting Design by Kevin Adams

Starring Kevin KlineLighting Design by David Lander

Lighting Design by Paul Whitaker

Assisted the lighting shop in the execution of lighting designs in four spaces. Assistant Master Electrician on A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Drama Theater, Board Op/Programmer on The Good Person of Szechwan in Studio 301, Master Electrician of Magic Flute in Studio 305 and Master Electrician of Perseus in the Drama Theater.

-Acted as Production Manager and Crew Chief in the Doris Duke Theater during Jacob's Pillow 2005 summer Dance Season. -Assisted in the training of interns to help run the Doris Duke, which had a different dance company perform each week over a ten week period

Ba, Theater With A Minor In Technical Writing

9 Month Professional Internship Program, Electrics

Professional Internship Program