Michael Ridderhof Cts-D/I Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Riverside County, California, United States

• Developing Custom Video / Audio / Control & Broadcast Solutions for bespoke client projects• Determining proper construction & material choices for E-Sports furniture line in development• Custom Q-Sys LUA programming for single-point of control UX for all aspects of the system

Los Alamitos, California

*** Position was terminated due to Covid-19 ***• Develop solutions in D-Tools and Microsoft Visio• Develop quotes and proposals within the company’s proprietary database tools• Perform service visits, preventative maintenance, and upgrades to client systems

Torrance, California

• Directly managed a team of 7 technicians and field engineers, while overseeing completion of all on-site installations as well as in-office team projects• Created and implemented cross division real-time record keeping system to track project progress in Smartsheet• Produced high-level and detailed ROM’s and element lists for project costs and hardware estimating• Lead R&D tasks for experience design [including VR], as well as devise and execute ongoing quality improvement• Script custom show-control system interfaces via LUA in Q-SYS Designer

Torrance, Ca

• Scripted and automated show control systems in ShowFlow4 both on-site and in-office, totaling over 200+ projects• Specified and integrated projection, audio, lighting, and control equipment• Coordinated with clients, contractors, and suppliers to meet deadlines and ensure completion of scope of work

Long Beach, Ca

• Provided Lighting Designs and equipment recommendations to clients of Advantage Event Solutions and Pacific Coast Entertainment.• Created Content for Digital Signage in the form of Animated logos and Product Visualization for Corporate Events.• Accompanied CEO and AD of Possible Productions in Seoul, Korea, to create digital content for the 2ne1 World Tour.• Created dynamic visual content with Possible Productions for Nicki Minaj, Deadmau5, BingoPlayers, and Big Bang.

La Mirada, Ca

• Assisted with the equipment selection and installation at events.• Produced technical drawings for potential product designs.• Developed new techniques and technologies to attract customers.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Converted Cinema4d stage concepts for the Nicki Minaj Theater and World Tours to Vectorworks CAD drawings for set piece construction.• Researched and developed potential presentation material with technical specifications for client proposals.• Created custom video content for ABC's Duets, The CMA's, the Nicki Minaj tours, as well as other productions.• Designed improved workstation road-cases, while communicating with multiple case construction companies to reach the lowest cost per unit.• Received specialized training in the Grand MA lighting console and Hippotizer media server line.

Huntington Beach, Ca

• Assisted with lighting equipment recommendations.• Maintained equipment while streamlining installation and striking of events.• Programmed the Hog/Hog3/ShowDesigner/Maxxyz lines of lighting consoles.• Provided lighting plots and equipment lists for customers.• Provided 3D event pre-visualizations for sales presentations.

Anaheim, Ca

• Ensured proper operation and passenger safety on four attractions at Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park.• Provided guest control during parades and special events within the park

Lakewood, Ca

• Merged and upgraded existing billing databases.• Instrumental in creating a more efficient and secure system of management and back up utilities.• Interfaced with patients and ensured their comfort and care.

Hollywood, Ca

• Performed close-up family magic suitable for all ages during the Magic Castle’s Sunday Brunches. This was the result of years of dedicated practice and act refinement.• I became the first magician to perform their act after the first audition and the youngest performer to present an act in the Close-Up Gallery at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.