Coordinate and supervise all items related to the technical requirements including, but not limited to: production equipment, tour hospitality, and labor requirements to service events at Judson F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theater, Plaza Theater Performing Arts Center, Arts Festival Plaza, Cohen Stadium, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater and Pavilion. Advance shows with promoters and tours after reviewing technical riders to determine equipment and labor requirements. Act as… Show more Coordinate and supervise all items related to the technical requirements including, but not limited to: production equipment, tour hospitality, and labor requirements to service events at Judson F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theater, Plaza Theater Performing Arts Center, Arts Festival Plaza, Cohen Stadium, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater and Pavilion. Advance shows with promoters and tours after reviewing technical riders to determine equipment and labor requirements. Act as liaison between artist’s technical team and venue during event. Conduct site-surveys and act as a technical resource throughout the event process. Provide written estimates and final cost-outs for services rendered. Supervise and manage El Paso Live production staff as well as temporary staff to ensure event success and client satisfaction. Review timesheets and perform employee appraisals/disciplinary actions as necessary. Review contracts and advise on changes when necessary. Show less

Establish and foster relationships with clientele to assist in planning of corporate events with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Work closely with sales team to review sales proposal and recommend correct equipment and labor requirements. Perform site surveys as necessary. Work in partnership with client and sales team to design and generate show concepts. Consult and communicate with operations staff on how to best execute events and manage client’s expectations while on show site… Show more Establish and foster relationships with clientele to assist in planning of corporate events with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Work closely with sales team to review sales proposal and recommend correct equipment and labor requirements. Perform site surveys as necessary. Work in partnership with client and sales team to design and generate show concepts. Consult and communicate with operations staff on how to best execute events and manage client’s expectations while on show site. Work within defined budget constraints to achieve optimum client satisfaction i.e. collaborating with clientele, vendors, and procurement team to confirm specific gear and crew calls. Prepare production schedules and manage crews for large events throughout calendar year. Ensure and improve show profitability (AGP) by 3-7% through careful tracking of equipment and labor. Work with proprietary PSAV software and applications to assist with generating sales quotes. Show less

Served as head of lighting department at property. Worked in partnership with project managers to design, generate drawings, and/or implement lighting rigs using both conventional and automated fixtures for corporate events and private parties. Events included 2013 A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Managed, organized, and repaired lighting inventory as needed. Crossed boundaries with audio/video departments by assisting with equipment setup and implementation… Show more Served as head of lighting department at property. Worked in partnership with project managers to design, generate drawings, and/or implement lighting rigs using both conventional and automated fixtures for corporate events and private parties. Events included 2013 A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Managed, organized, and repaired lighting inventory as needed. Crossed boundaries with audio/video departments by assisting with equipment setup and implementation to meet client expectations. Acted as Production Manager for all A Country Christmas events in 2014, as PM duties included coordinating schedules, equipment, and labor for PSAV with reconciliation between Gaylord Opryland staff and other vendors. Show less

Taught introductory and intermediate theatrical lighting design courses as needed. Designed lighting for theatrical productions as assigned by department head. Mentored students on course-work and lighting designs of their own. Worked within budgetary constraints to meet to directors’ visions of productions.

Assisted with facility management as assigned by Resident Lighting Designer which included but was not limited to: repairing equipment, maintaining repertory lighting plans, and preparing paperwork for theatrical productions. Taught introductory lighting courses in theatrical design with 30 or more students. Attended advanced classes in theater design. Designed lighting for various theatrical productions. Acted as Project Manager with Resident Lighting Designers private company, Visions in… Show more Assisted with facility management as assigned by Resident Lighting Designer which included but was not limited to: repairing equipment, maintaining repertory lighting plans, and preparing paperwork for theatrical productions. Taught introductory lighting courses in theatrical design with 30 or more students. Attended advanced classes in theater design. Designed lighting for various theatrical productions. Acted as Project Manager with Resident Lighting Designers private company, Visions in Light, designing lighting for various architectural installs. Work included making site visits, researching, recommending, and purchasing appropriate lighting equipment, drafting plans for electricians and carpenters, and overseeing final changes to project. Show less