Marcus O. Pridgen Email & Phone Number

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States

Blueprint Event Technologies is a full service, client focused, digital media solutions provider with entertainment industry expertise. Specializing in the art of creating powerful and engaging high quality, event production and marketing solutions, that are designed to propel vision forward and increase brand visibility. - Overseeing event production and marketing design activities for various business networks- Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations.- Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently- Traveling to on site locations and project managing events- Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to Production Team- Networking to obtain referral sources within the business community- Working along with other industry organizations, contractors, and freelancers to insure quality and professionalism of productions.

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States

- Media Consultant to Bishop William J. Barber II- Training ministry volunteers to produce industry level production. - Oversee all aspect of audio, Lighting & Video for multiple campus sites- AVL Systems Maintenance & Repair- Recruited and scheduled volunteer team members to execute all adult worship experiences- Attend weekly meetings (i.e. tech meetings, creative meetings, brainstorming meetings, production meetings & any other pertinent meetings) with senior leadership team as needed.- Coordinating events and recordings with national media outlets and organizations (i.e. C-SPAN, CNN, Repairers of the Breach, Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival)

Garner, North Carolina, United States

- Utilize pick lists to pull gear from shelves and deliver to appropriate show prep location- Unloading and staging gear from incoming trucks for QC process- Load and secure gear according to specification into appropriate transportation vessel- Palletize equipment, gear or packages for storage or shipment.- Shipping and receiving inventory & equipment- Company Vehicle Operation- Fleet Manager- 26 foot Box truck Driver- Event work and show prep

Goldsboro, North Carolina Area

- Produced production packages for retail within a timely and efficient manner- Creative lead for media design & marketing related activities - Detailed schedules and maintained the ministry database- Assisted in the development of a local television broadcast - Manages audio, video, and lighting equipment during events and live performances.- Responsible for sound checks, equipment placement, mixing, recording and quality of sound.

Goldsboro, North Carolina Area

- Supervised installation and operation of all lighting and sound production for live music events - Transport all lighting and sound equipment to and from vehicles or tour buses into the venue location -Work with concert and music staff to understand expectations for set up and production - Execute set up and production to agreed specifications - Operate lighting and sound equipment for rehearsals and during concerts and theatrical events - Operate spot lights and stage lighting consoles - Secure audio/video equipment - Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures - FOH sound engineer for live performances

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

- Loading/unloading equipment for transport - Assisting with design setup and production rigging - A2/Stage Manager and Technician- 26 foot Box Truck Driver- Routing and patching audio cables- Audio Maintenance & speaker repair- Assistant to audio systems design engineer for all shows in assigned event venue - Attend and participated in all final run-throughs, system tunings, level settings, technical rehearsals previews, and performances serving as the board operatorTalent/Music Artist Include: Tasha Cobbs, August Alsina, Lil Boosie, Plies, Yo Gotti, Chance the Rapper, Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, Babyface, New Edition, Bell Biv Devoe, Fantasia, T-Pain, Jodeci, Mint Condition, Jeremih, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Tripp Lee, William McDowell, Deon Kipping, We the Kings, Teddy Riley ft. Guy, Monica, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Ty Dolla$ign, Migos, Marcus D. Wiley, The-Dream, T.I.

Florence South Carolina

- Pinning Stage - Running power - Setting up risers - Managed video content when needed - Assisted incoming crews with theater house systems - Loading in and loading out of equipment - Assisted other crew members with lighting or stage setup - Properly storing and organizing equipment - Discussing the production’s sound needs with the director or sound designer - Identifying places in the script where any sound effects, music and changes in sound level are needed - Pre-recording any sound effects and music - Positioning and rigging of microphones - Completed sound checks before a performance - Followed show plots and cues from the deputy stage manager - Looked after and repaired equipment - Unloading, setting up, dismantling and loading equipment at each venue when on tour - Operation of sound consoles: Responsible for amplifying, mixing, recording, syncing, and reproducing sound and effects for theatrical rehearsals and productions.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Assisting with various audio-visual show production events- Loading/unloading equipment for transport- Assisting with design setup and rigging- Production technician at NCCU Homecoming 2015- FOH Mixer/ Assistant technician at Women's Empowerment 2015-2016 working with recording artist and talent such as; Tina Campbell, Shirley Caesar, Monica, Jazmine Sullivan, David & Tamela Mann, Johnny Gill, Jaheim, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Teddy Riley, Charles Jenkins, Kool Moe Dee, Dave Hollister, Blackstreet

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Goldsboro, North Carolina Area

- Assisted with the production of several local television programs serving as a camera operator- Responsible for properly positioning audio, video, and lighting equipment- Responsible for assuring the proper functions and placement of all microphones prior to production- Assisted in properly inventorying all studio equipment

Audio Engineering Production & Design

Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

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