• Create, design, plan and implement high-profile corporate events establishing a unique experience and meaningful audience engagement utilizing current trends and new technologies in event production;• Effectively understand/communicate client vision/expectations with key stakeholders as relating to the scope of project;• Collaborating with client’s internal marketing team to develop branding for each event;• Perform site surveys validating preliminary information and discerning any challenges at hand;• Determine needs to meet design and implementation requirements, including any required licensing, permits or Certificates of Insurance;• Create detailed cost estimates including equipment lists, sub-hires and show specific purchases including any changes that occur;• Create purchase orders and assist with complete invoicing process;• Prepare cost estimates and proposals, negotiating and approving final contracts;• Lead weekly project meetings providing developed schedules and procedures to accomplish specific project initiatives/objectives, updating information to sales staff, technical crew, labor coordinator, purchasing department and upper management, coordinating with all departments to utilize synergies;• Work with warehouse manager and labor coordinator to ensure all labor and logistical requirements are secure and in place; • Lead field technicians, sub-contractors and vendors on-site as project manager/ liaising with clients throughout duration of event;• Develops and monitors independent initiatives, maintains standards, policies and procedures for event production process;• Provide weekly project reports to upper management utilizing key performance indicators to track progress, monitoring operational budgets and ensuring maximum efficiency in the execution and management of events and production practices;• Develop and maintain strong relationship with client while developing Media Stage brand and perception of quality and service provided;

• Participated in the lighting and production design process to accomplish effects appropriate for each event; creating a specific list of the lighting/staging equipment required;• Utilized Vectorworks (AutoCAD) software in the more complex production and lighting design projects;• Calculated wire runs and estimated electrical requirements;• Designed custom support systems for lighting/staging per project design;• Installed, programmed and operated lighting equipment for technical rehearsals and events;• Performed on-site and routine equipment maintenance and repair; • Undertook position as Lighting Director/Operator on show sites;