Richard Eichenberger, Cts Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

• Lead the design team on imaginative designs and new product development.
• Worked with Sales and Production teams to provide show designs, budgets, and technical expertise.
• Member of the Steering Committee to drive company direction and culture.
• IT Advocate supporting 9 VMs, 3 Physical servers, 60+ users and laptop imaging station for 100+ event PCs.

Greater Denver Area

• Supervised distributed teams in production events across the U.S. that resulted in $5M+ in revenue.
• Managed production workflow from budget to execution to ensure profits were maximized; policies and procedures were followed, and customers were satisfied.
• Supervised 35+ people; Production Coordinators, Project Managers, and Show Technicians.
• Implemented training and productivity tools to improve cross rentals and equipment utilization.

Greater Denver Area

• Managed event portfolio of $1M+ revenue with a client retention rate of 96%.
• Reviewed show orders with Account Executives and suggested equipment selection.
• Served as main point of contact for client on show site.
• Supervise on-site staff, contract, and union labor.

• Founded the current audio department with over $300k investment in Line Arrays and Digital Consoles.
• Mixed live and broadcast shows with digital consoles, line arrays, wireless mics, playback, and intercom.
• Researched and identified equipment acquisitions.

Greater Denver Area

• Assisted the company president with day-to-day operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Expanded company offerings into video, backline, and audio installations.

United States

• Started freelancing to gain access to a greater diversity of events.
• FOH Engineer and System Designer for Stanley Cup Celebration for 450,000 people under a 7-day notice.
• Audio, video, and communication design for Winter and Summer X Games and other ESPN events.
• Designed and operated Intercom and talent communications for the Olympic Winter Games 2002.

Greater Denver Area

• Expanded from sound and lights only, into a full-service production company.
• Developed and maintained rental inventory database and tracking system.

Greater San Diego Area

• Collaborated with team members in all departments.
• Designed shows for MLB, NFL, NHL, Forbes, American Express, Sharp, Microsoft and others.
• Managed audio equipment allocation across all events.
• Researched and recommended audio equipment acquisitions.

Greater San Diego Area

• Invigorated UCSD’s Technical Services through use of formal employee training techniques and leadership. Transformed a college tech crew into a professional working production company.
• Developed scope and budget with student and faculty groups to ensure great events.
• Managed labor and logistics for load in and running crews for touring shows on campus.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Computer Engineering

“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” ― Albert Einstein

High School

Activities and Societies: Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra.The Academy of Music is a magnet.