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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Montclair, New Jersey, United States

Montclair Nj

Broadcast 4K Camera and AV Sync Management added for archiving, performance live broadcasting, and post-production editing. AV Systems include Shure Axient, D&B Audiotecknik, Meyer, Sony, Blackmagic, Sennheiser, DPA and others. Capital Project Management Added for Venue upgrades and longterm planning. Develop budgets and capital plans for the maintenance and upgrades of The Alexander Kasser Theater facility and W.P.A. Amphitheater and all associated theatrical equipment and technical departments.Production Producing of New Productions Elements include domestic and international artists for premiers and long-range touring development.Venue Management Added for Physical and Scheduling needs of the Alexander Kasser Theater, Amphitheater, Rehearsal Studios, Lobby, and Aux Spaces. Areas additionally include Access Control, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Grounds, Carpentry, Housekeeping, and Contractor Relations.Plan, manage and realize all technical and labor needs for incoming professional productions and special events by coordinating with visiting artists, companies, organizers, permanent and freelance production staff, including: freight and shipping logistics, lighting & electrics, audio, staging, video, costume, rigging, film crews and various management personnel.Provide Production Management for projects produced in house for hundreds of live events, recordings, premiers, and special events.See less

Montclair Nj

Venue Management Added for Physical and Scheduling needs of the Alexander Kasser Theater, Amphitheater, Rehearsal Studios, Lobby, and Aux Spaces. Areas additionally include Access Control, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Grounds, Carpentry, Housekeeping, and Contractor RelationsPlan, manage and realize all technical and labor needs for incoming professional productions and special events by coordinating with visiting artists, companies, organizers, permanent and freelance production staff, including: freight and shipping logistics, lighting & electrics, audio, staging, video, costume, rigging, film crews and various management personnel.Manage complex venue calendars, working with users to identify ways to accommodate scheduling conflicts and work towards mutual goals.Develop budgets and capital plans for the maintenance and upgrades of The Alexander Kasser Theater facility and W.P.A. Amphitheater and all associated theatrical equipment and technical departments.Collaborate with users on campus and in the community to provide planning and management support for special events onsite and at other campus locations, including University Convocations, Montclair Film Festival, Live Broadcast of the Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC), New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Gala, live televised Gubernatorial Debate with Governor Christie / Barbara Buono (2013), various lectures and public addresses, galas, and film shoots.Provide Production Management for projects produced in house, including: “Zinnias” (Robert Wilson), “The Difficulty of Crossing a Field” (The Ridge Theater), “Dog Days” (music David T. Little, dir. Robert Woodruff), “Shlemiel the First” (book Robert Brustein, dir. David Gordon) and various others.See less

Plan, manage and realize all technical and labor needs for incoming professional productions and special events by coordinating with visiting artists, companies, organizers, permanent and freelance production staff, including: freight and shipping logistics, lighting & electrics, audio, staging, video, costume, rigging, film crews and various management personnel.Manage complex venue calendars, working with users to identify ways to accommodate scheduling conflicts and work towards mutual goals.Develop budgets and capital plans for the maintenance and upgrades of The Alexander Kasser Theater facility and W.P.A. Amphitheater and all associated theatrical equipment and technical departments.Collaborate with users on campus and in the community to provide planning and management support for special events onsite and at other campus locations, including University Convocations, Montclair Film Festival, Live Broadcast of the Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC), New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Gala, live televised Gubernatorial Debate with Governor Christie / Barbara Buono (2013), various lectures and public addresses, galas, and film shoots.Provide Production Management for projects produced in house, including: “Zinnias” (Robert Wilson), “The Difficulty of Crossing a Field” (The Ridge Theater), “Dog Days” (music David T. Little, dir. Robert Woodruff), “Shlemiel the First” (book Robert Brustein, dir. David Gordon) and various others.

Nyc / Ohio State University / Domestic Touring

Collaborate with choreographer Miller and creative team to plan and develop the Multi-media performance work “Landing Place”, including set fabrication.Advance and manage all production needs for touring engagements of “Landing Place” by liaising with venues and their production staff; coordinate all freight logistics; manage all production elements, particularly lighting and video, through load-in, technical rehearsals, performance and strike.

Nyc / Domestic & International Touring

Selected Projects Included:- “Still Life with Commentator” (music Vijay Iyer, dir. Ibrahim Quraishi): Production Manager for development, premiere and international tour of complex interactive media & live performance work- “Five Streams” (dir. Ibrahim Quraishi): Production Manager for development, premiere and international tour of performance installation / performance work- “Animal Magnetism” (Mabou Mines): Video Supervisor for international tour- “Dollhouse” (Mabou Mines): Technical and Build Supervisor through development and premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse (Brooklyn, NY)- “Hamlet” (The Wooster Group): Video and Projection Consultant – St. Ann’s Warehouse (Brooklyn, NY)- “Darkling” (American Opera Projects): Production Manager and Video Designer, US and international tour- Various projects, including: Fashion Shows, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Galas

Nyc / Touring

Advanced and managed all production needs for live performance works by choreographer David Gordon, including: “The Chairs” (Brooklyn Academy of Music), “Dancing Henry Five” (US Tour, including The Walker Arts Center, MN, Lied Center, KS and UMD-College Park), “The Birds” (Danspace Project, NYC) and “Uncivil Wars” (Skidmore College, NY, The Walker Arts Center, MN)2004-2007, 2009

New York, Ny

- Advance, plan and manage technical & labor needs for dance performances in the nontraditional venue.- Plan and coordinate technical needs for annual Fundraising Gala event- Acted as lighting designer for various events and dance performances in venue.

Nyc / Central Park

- Advance, plan and manage technical, production, and labor needs for outdoor opera performances in Central Park (NYC). Responsibilities included coordinating with multiple vendors, trucking units, warehouses, security, Central Park Conservancy and equipment rental houses to deliver large-scale and complex productions on a tight load-in schedule.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management & Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre

Activities and Societies: Theater, Newspaper, Yearbook, Radio StationTheater Design & Production