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Partner with end clients, event management firms, marketing agencies, creative studios and production houses as a creative and production project leader for end-to-end live and virtual events. Leading strategic internal and external communications, pre-production planning, technical direction, show-calling, remote producing, talent/presenter coaching, content management, project management, crew management, logistics coordination, and liaising between clients, production, creative teams, venue, and vendors• Plan, Produce, Direct, Stage Manage, Show Call live in-person and virtual events, meetings, video shoots, and content creation• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand customer goals, identify scope, and provide technical, logistical, and creative solutions from concept to execution• Develop QA process through optimized run-of-show, production schedules, technical workflows, logistics planning, and deliverables tracking• Communicate with executive speaker talent and provided leadership with presentation coaching • Produce and manage content for show: presentations, graphics, video, audio, and music assets• Manage Virtual Event Platform, Content Management System, or Portal• Supervise and lead installation, operation, and dismantle of all audio, video, lighting, rigging, scenic and activation builds onsite, managing issues and change orders in realtime

West Chester, Pa, Us

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New York, Ny, Us

• Communicated with Replay Officials, broadcast partner trucks, officials, and game operations staff at courtside as necessary• Operated Evertz replay video control and tagging system; pre-game equipment calibration• Identified actual and potential replay situations in real-time, tracking and tagging plays of interest for further review • Referee call tracking, pre/post game and halftime reviews with Referee crews, post-game reports

Garnet Valley, Pa, Us

• End-to-end management of live production events• Technical Director for live broadcast/streaming events and recordings within production agency• Collaborated creatively in cross-functional team environment with internal team, external vendors and clients to oversee event technical production requirements and logistics during project lifecyclePM• Planned and allocated internal and external resources: creative design, post-production, equipment, labor, transportation, etc.• Identified, sourced, and managed necessary crew staff, vendors and freelance support (including audio, video, IT, lighting, scenic, print, props, furniture and support staff, etc.) • Coordinated with venues to assist with space assignments, uphold venue production guidelines, contract venue services, and worked with local fire marshal for compliance and permits as needed• Researched and tested cloud-based workflow software tools• Supervised and lead onsite installation, operation, and dismantle of all Audio, Video, Lighting, Rigging and Scenic• Managed event day crew, vendors and venue staff, handled issues and change orders in realtimeCreative• Produced creative assets collaborating with creative teams, including virtual set renderings, scenic designs, floorplans, content creation and post-production editingFinancial • Created production quotes and work orders• Managed production budgets while tracking costs • Processed billing, expense reconciliation, vendor invoices

Schiller Park, Il, Us

LOEWS PHILADELPHIA HOTELHyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's LandingDoubleTree Hotel PhiladelphiaHyatt at the Bellevue• Lead Project Manager for key events• Directed onsite operations, upholding production quality assurance• Scheduled and booked internal staff, freelance and union labor, adhering to union rules and contracts• Identified and sourced equipment internally, regionally, and via external rental partners• Managed inventory control, asset acquisition process, and supply purchasing• Performed site visits with clients and event planners to assess production scope• Designed drafts and renderings of show designs as sales tool and production drawings to facilitate execution• Create sales orders and concept proposals for client approval• Lead internal project meetings, client demonstrations and sales pitches• Develop production schedules and project timelines• Manage event budgets, P&L, and forecasting to achieve profitability goals• Process billing and final deliverables to client• Consult and coordinate hotel AV installation projects with senior management and contractors• Assume Technical Director role in show environment• Assist as a contingency technician to leverage labor effectiveness and meet project deadlines• Train technicians in areas of audio, video, lighting, rigging, CS, and internal applications• Interim Director at various hotel properties in the area

Schiller Park, Il, Us

• Installation, operation, and dismantle of event technology equipment. o VIDEO: projection and display systems; system routing and switching; digital recording and camera operation; editing systems; Polycom conferencing systems. o AUDIO: analog/ digital console operation; system processing and distribution; digital recording; RF/wireless microphones; conferencing systems; speaker management and intercom systems. o NETWORKING: hardware/software configuration; AV-IT integration; hotel infrastructure and guest connections. o LIGHTING: conventional, automated, LED systems; DMX addressing; interior, corporate theater, and social designs. o POWER: Tradeshow, exhibit, show power distribution and dimming; single and 3 phase service; generators. o RIGGING: Flown rigs, chain hoists, pickle control, motor distros; ground supported crank towers, truss structures.• Advised management on asset purchases and technical show requirements.• Designed floor plans and equipment wiring diagrams.

Bensalem, Pa, Us

• Production site technical lead for social events ranging in scope.• Liaison between onsite client, venue manager, vendors, and technical crew.• Assumed technician role as needed to meet client demands and make real time adjustments.• Installed, configured, operated and dismantled audio, video, lighting and rigging systems.• Performed site visits with customers to determine their vision and individual standards for the onsite production. • Consulted management team on technical requirements for events.• Co-developed and instilled the company vision through internal staff training.• Assistant Warehouse Manager.

Bensalem, Pa, Us

- DJ/MC private and corporate social events.- Performed sales meetings and demonstrations with prospective clients.

Bensalem, Pa, Us

• Defined and implemented inventory management system.• Managed workflow and documentation of daily equipment rentals.• Lead warehouse staff in pulling, preparing, and configuring show gear for all events. • Executed QC, equipment maintenance, and re-stocking procedures.• Maintained company vehicles and loaded/unloaded trucks as needed.• Acquired rental trucks as needed to augment fleet.

Bensalem, Pa, Us

• Lead onsite technical crew in executing events, while following production schedule.• Setup, break down, and operation of live audio, video, lighting and rigging systems.• Configured and implemented site equipment and back office systems.• Maintained and repaired audio, video, and lighting equipment.• Post-production audio mixing and video editing of promotional videos, interviews, presentations, ceremonies, school theater performances, sporting events, weddings, etc.

Indianapolis, In, Us

October 2011 - Present- Passionate basketball official who loves all aspects of the game and strives for performance and personal excellence while representing stakeholders in serving the leagues, teams, partners and the sport at large.- Superior level of basketball knowledge and continuous education to successfully run the game at all levels.- Advanced understanding of playing rules and officiating mechanics system- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with game participants, supervisors, institutional staff, and arena personnel. - Active listening skills to make dependable decisions and provide appropriate responses.- Game video analysis for competition research, optimized performance, and develop focused areas for improvement. - Detail-oriented approach to all tasks, including pre-game, reports, scheduling, and video analysis.

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February 2004 - Present