I spent 12 years painting scenery for all phases of entertainment, including film, T.V., dance opera and commercials. Scenic design expanded into experience in all areas of construction. So, after founding Brothers Drake Mead as a leader in the beverage industry, I joined the team at 400 West Rich, transforming a former industrial, manufacturing warehouse into an inclusive dynamic, multi-functional arts complex, restaurant and event space. Orchestrating successful construction proposals and budgeting strategies, tracking costs, managing potential overages, and providing real-time project updates across all areas of facilities. Hands on back up for all areas of building construction and maintenance from electrical and HVAC to plumbing and roofing. Open to new construction and facilities management projects! Relationships-building skills and experience working with creative teams, working collaboratively with all stakeholders from users and leadership to understand the project and goals, as well as coordinating between various departments that relate to production logistics, and streamlining areas such as: equipment contracts, location management, purchase orders, inventory tracking, insurance coverage, day player contracts, crew deal memos, travel and shipping, call sheets, production reports, parking, and compliance with various union report requirements