Christopher Sprague Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We do all types of entertainment, motion picture, architectural and event lighting. Consulting, Sales, Services, Rentals. Now available for Railroad / Motion Picture Consulting.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Glenbow Museum* Nickle Art Gallery* The Military Museums of Calgary* Calgary Board of Education (49 Junior and Senior High Schools)Main duties:
• Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality.
• Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
• Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of plans.
• Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into the projects.
• Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Executive Producer (EP) of creative and production team for 15 plus digital offerings per year on VSO website

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Responsible for the seamless execution of over 150 concerts, performances, and events of the VSO at the Orpheum Theatre, surrounding venues and tours annually.
• Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment, and supplies.
• Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
• Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
• Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
• Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.

Vancouver, British Columbia

• Supervising 18 technicians and 2 assistant managers for all electrical, plumbing, and compressed air needs
• Working closely with event managers and clients to ensure all technical needs are fulfilled for events and conventions.
• Working within strict schedules (24/7) to execute work as required.
• Assigned as facility liaison for motion picture activities.
• Overseeing 3-million-dollar revenue center within the convention centre
• During March 2020, in partnership with local health authorities, created a 288-bed hospital within the VCC, the second largest hospital in the region.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Working closely with theatre consultants and creative team prepare all aspects of technical challenges, developing proactive solutions.
• Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
• Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate logistics from rehearsal and manufacturing locations in Canada to theatre in Macau, China.
• Hiring technical staff in Canada and prepping for international travel and residency.

• Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the Calgary Stampede Evening Grandstand Show Featuring the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede.
• Creating the Master Production Schedule from auditions to show wrap.
• Work closely with Stampede Park staff, external contractors, unions, International Guest Artists, and the Young Canadians.
• Create and analyze risk / hazard assessments of all aspects of the show.
• Manage technical aspects of the 3-million-dollar production budget.

Charlottetown, PE

Coordinate, schedule and manage all the technical aspects of the three stages and shops throughout the Charlottetown Festival and Live at the Centre presentations.

Full Entertainment Electrical Course

Railroad And Railway Transportation

Technical Theatre