John Bakken Email & Phone Number

Lynchburg, Va, Us

Argyle, New York, United States

Dedicated self-starter with a passion for live performance who coordinates all aspects of show project development, from concept to installation. Consistently meets/exceeds schedule, budget, scope requirements, and creative objectives. Builds multi-functional teams, fostering motivating and creative approaches to meet the needs of the customer.

Orlando, Florida

Manager of all Theatrical Technical Aspects for a Live Show Theater. Projects based in Orlando, FL and Beijing, China. Created and Managed budgets up to $200M. ➢ Researched vendors, managed vendor RFPs through hiring process, created and managed contracts; ensured projects had best possible quality at lowest possible cost. ➢ Simultaneously managed 5 vendors’ execution of Scope of Work from conceptual phase through delivery and onsite install; managed change orders and resolved any issues between disciplines. ➢Created and managed budget and schedule ensuring projects continued on target. ➢ Managed vendor and supply procurement and shipping, guaranteeing components, materials and supplies arrived when needed.

Williamsburg Va

Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Manager Entertainment TechnologiesOversaw all Technical aspects for 15 Live Shows, Concerts, and Events including Halloween and Christmas. Managed Scenic, Rigging, Ice Show, SFX, and Engineering Vendors for build, delivery, install, operation, strike and storage. Managed internal labor crews of up to 50 for install construction, operation, maintenance and strike➢ Problem solved maintenance issues for all venues. PrioriƟzed project lists for assigned areas and tasks. Ensured work area was fully supplied and staffed for all projects➢ Coordinated live shows and events with other departments ensuring projects kept moving.➢Assisted with the creaƟon, implementaƟon and maintenance of employee programs such as new hire orientaƟons, safety SOP’s and staff training.➢ Trained and counseled internal employees, improving processes and bringing technical show quality to a higher level

"O" Show, Las Vegas

Performed maintenance on all scenic, artistic and SFX components. Performed various show operations cue tracks. Created and maintained accurate documentation: Training and maintenance logs, show procedures and SOP’s for SFX, Carpentry and Aquatics

Macao Sar

Supervised team of 4 plus local partners to install SFX components for “House of the Dancing Water,” Macau China, including LN2 effects and underwater pneumatic effects.

Burbank, California, United States

Technical Manager for Stunt Show. Managed Budget and Schedule.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Created “Underwater Stage Manager” position; documented show cue tracks to streamline operations. Supervisor of underwater component maintenance, show operations and trained new hires.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Performed maintenance on all scenic, artistic and SFX components. Performed various show operations cue tracks. Created and maintained accurate documentation: Training and maintenance logs, show procedures and SOP’s for SFX, Carpentry and Aquatics

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Technical Manager for Halloween events. Managed Technical design, install, operation and strike. Managed local partners for the installation, operation, and strike for Stunt Shows in Taiwan and Australia. Company Manager for Stunt Shows.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Manager of Technical staff for my Cruise Ship Theaters. Managed crew of 5 for show/theater maintenance and daily operations.

Buena Park California

Created Technical Director position for Halloween events. Technical Manager for major stage shows including Concerts, Ice Shows, Special Events. Daily Operation Supervisor, Stage Manager.

Buena Park California