SUMMARY:

• Highly effective Project Manager comfortable working in fast - paced environments that require strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. With a formal education and combined work history in Project Management, Engineering, and Multimedia, I possess the creative and technical expertise to deliver large-scale projects on time, on target, and on budget.
• Over 10 years’ multimedia and audiovisual project management experience; i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing.
• 11 years’ independently producing (writing, shooting, directing & editing) media content for multiplatform distribution.
• Proficient multimedia producer experienced at directing, photography, videography, multitrack recording, lighting design, graphic design, editing, and live event production.
• Strong customer facing and relationship building skills.
• Knowledgeable presence in meetings and customer briefings with the ability to effectively communicate creative and complex technical concepts.
• A personable leader who recognizes individual talents and expertise in project teams to delegate tasks accordingly.
• Self-motivated and confident managing multiple tasks while applying Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies for successfully completing projects within triple constraints; i.e., scope, time, and cost.
• Ability to take charge of projects, manage risks, control quality, and meet scope requirements for project deliverables.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of media encoders, video conferencing, digital asset management (DAM), lighting design, projectors, cameras, lenses, microphones, Polycoms, audio/video editing, and photography.
• Experienced designing blueprints, schematics, logic diagrams, signal flow diagrams, and using test equipment in order to troubleshoot, maintain, field test, and repair broadcast and A/V equipment.
• Website design experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, Apache HTTP, Apache Tomcat, MySQL, PHP, and content management system (CMS) platforms such as Joomla, Wordpress, and Drupal.
• Advanced knowledge of computers, servers, software, TCP/IP networking, IEEE standards, data storage & backup, RAID configurations, firewall management, active directory, and SQL databases.
• icrosoft Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, and Server 2012; Mac OSX, UNIX, and Linux.
• Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio; Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, OnLocation, Audition, and Lightroom; Avid Media Composer & Pro Tools; Final Cut Studio, AutoCAD, Cinema4D, ZaxWerks, Boris RED, RSLogix, and VMWare.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Assist sales teams with RFPs and specifying power, IT, rigging, audiovisual, and labor needs for assigned projects at the largest convention hotel.
• Collaborate with exhibitors, event planners, producers, and other stakeholders to define and execute project objectives.
• Ensure successful and profitable execution of projects from signed sales proposal to final invoicing.
• Coordinate purchase orders for equipment and travel requirements for assigned labor.
• Prepare and implement production schedules and coordinate the logistics for equipment rentals.
• Schedule and supervise on-site crew including full-time and part-time employees.
• Communicate project scope, execution plan, and individual responsibilities with crew.

Project Manager/Owner

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager for special events and audiovisual productions using contract labor and local talent.
• Provided an array of multimedia services including directing, creative writing, photography, videography, editing, lighting, motion graphics, DVD authoring, web design (front-end and back-end), and streaming media solutions.
• Director of promotional multimedia content and video documentation of live events; e. Confidential ., sporting events, tournaments, presentations, demonstrations, performances, weddings, parties, etc.
• Created technical documentation, CAD layouts, and signal flow diagrams for complex equipment set up and installs.
• Multimedia consultant with experience helping small businesses and non-profit organizations establish cost-effective networking and open-source software solutions.

Executive Producer

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Built and maintained strong customer relationships with over 150 clients through effective communication and matching production services with the customer’s needs and business goals.
• Produced promos, station IDs, long format original programming, commercials, and weekly movie hosting segments.
• Scheduled and coordinated all movie hosting segment shoots with talent, sales staff, clients, and agencies.
• Director for the Sunday morning program Cincinnati Issues with host Lincoln Ware on WSTR-TV STAR64.
• Floor Director for Thursday Night Lights, Cincinnati’s only live coverage of high school football.
• Created concepts, produced client commercials, and movie hosting segments.
• Assisted Producers and sales staff with ad campaign concepts, project development, and promotions.

Video Production Manager

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Contract Video Production Manager; notably established the company video department and production crew.
• Hired freelance labor, maintained the studio, and managed video equipment inventory and rental.
• Created production schedule and supervised all aspects of live video productions.
• Managed labor, equipment transport, and set up for live events at the Indiana Belterra Casino.
• Managed I-Mag projector set up and served as Camera Operator at the Indiana Argosy Casino.
• Set up backline and A/V equipment for Patti LaBelle and The O’Jays for the 2009 inaugural ball in Washington D.C.
• Technical Director for the 2009 Red, Rhythm & Boom event featuring Huey Lewis and the News, located in Mason Ohio.

Executive Producer/Production Manager

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Produced 26 half hour episodes for broadcast, complete with custom graphics and closed captioning.
• Produced 8 original commercial spots for broadcast and digital marketing.
• Hired, scheduled, and coordinated all show talent and video production crew (12-16 people).
• Directed all talent and supervised video, sound & lighting crews for 6 live events at the Belterra Casino in Indiana.
• Responsible for all aspects of event logistics and coordinated video production crew during live productions.
• Coordinated the rental and transport of all video production equipment for 8 live shows.

Facilities Coordinator

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Managed facilities department budget, work schedule, and daily operations for all facilities staff.
• Coordinated the purchase, maintenance, and repair of all portable production, studio, and broadcast equipment.
• Compiled and maintained in-depth technical documentation of facilities statistics for weekly and quarterly reports.
• Managed station's Master Control, studio, internet radio station, daily programming, and QC for 4 CATV channels.
• Spearheaded the Master Control migration/integration from an analog to a digital playback system.
• Provided comprehensive network management; migrated company server from UNIX Webmin to Windows Server 2003.
• Instructor for weekly studio and portable production classes scheduled through the Education Department.
• Supervised set up and breakdown of studio equipment and served as Technical Director for live shows.

Electrical Designer

Confidential, Mason, OH

Responsibilities:

• Designed and modified CAD drawings of controls schematics and equipment layouts for product installation and quotes.
• Made PLC program modifications/updates using Rockwell Automation software, RSLogix.
• Inspected locally fabricated control panels for proper assembly/wiring and approved shipping to job-site.
• Traveled to Burlington Coat Factory and Staples distribution centers to provide start up support during installation.
• Designed and maintained original company website using Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Electrical Designer

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Assisted project teams with developing electrical and controls design packages for the multinational corporation Confidential & Confidential.
• Traveled on-site to plants in Cape Girardeau MO and Mehoopany PA to provide construction and start up support.
• Inspected locally fabricated control panels for proper assembly/wiring and approved shipping to job-site.
• Created Bill of Materials (BOM) by referencing equipment specs and quantity for procurement.
• Prepared comprehensive documentation on project status for weekly team meetings and project reviews.
• Prepared and reviewed construction drawings, turnover packages, and as-built drawings.
• Active member of the CAD Matrix Team, which created companywide design standards.