Joel Alan Fox

Event Production Portfolio - Design and Planning

1998-Today

Live Entertainment and Corporate Event portfolio overview

Concert Builds. Stagehand - Various 1998-Current

Crew members carefully assembling stage equipment at a concert venue.
Crew members carefully assembling stage equipment at a concert venue.

Stagehand - Major Structures Ground Rigging / Lighting/video operations : 30+ Shows

Coors Amphitheater For Universal Concerts , Live Nation
Stagehand / Local Crew 1998

* Elton John* Billy Joel* Cher* Santana* Matchbox Twenty* Coldplay* Alan Jackson* Katy Perry* Post Malone*. Dixie Chicks * Metallica*NSYNC* KoЯn*

Coldplay Stagehand- Denver 2025

a dark room with light coming through a window

Supporting the design execution of live events

across diverse modalities and venues.

Taking projects to the finish line.

blue and white light streaks
blue and white light streaks
brown wooden building
brown wooden building

Coordinating Producer -Events

Lighting and video graphic designer

Proud to have Worked with the global Event Management Companies

Lighting / Video Designer

Moving light / Video Design Live Mixing : Los Angeles and Denver nightlife

Crew members efficiently striking the stage after the event ends.
Crew members efficiently striking the stage after the event ends.

Designed original projects for

Some of the largest US nightclubs.

Inc. Large format video design mixing RT with Lighting systems

Technical Production Supervisor ( Encore ) EVENT Operations Team PSAV ( 2001-2004 )

Joel Fox , Event Vendor ,Producing Partner : Dapper Events

Event Producer -Activations

  • -Winter: On the Rocks -

Production Partner @ Dapper Events -Denver

Tito's Comes to Red Rocks Amphitheater - Photos and Producer :Joel Fox

About me

My professional foundation comes from the highly selective Experience Design & Production program at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Founded by Walt Disney and known for its interdisciplinary training across theater, dance, film, immersive environments, themed entertainment and collaborative creative practices.

CalArts’ XDP curriculum develops adaptable, technically skilled production artists capable of being an awesome addition to your creative and operations teams alike.

Experience

Event Producer

( Vendor-Partner for PRA / Access / E5 and Imprint )

Dapper Event Design

  • Designed and executed detailed project plans, inline w/ budgets. timelines and milestone checklists.

  • Managed on-site event production, troubleshooting and client revisions.

  • Directed teams of 15–20 staff with clear delegation and onboarding training and safety policy strategies

  • Adapt quickly to changing production needs, maintaining a professional and guest

  • -focused attitude under high-pressure environments.

  • Contribute to smooth event operations by anticipating team and client needs, trouble

  • shooting’s on-site issues and ensuring a high-quality and SAFE guest experience..

Local Production Crew- Live Nation / AEG Concerts

Rhino Staging | 1999- 2006 & April 2025- Current

  • Load-in and load-out staging equipment, lighting, audio and video systems

  • Rig and secure trusses, motors and chain hoists for lighting and scenic elements

  • Build, level and strike stage decks, platform and guest safety devices/ systems

  • Troubleshoot on-site technical issues and assist with cue-by-cue show operations

  • Collaborate with production managers, grips, electricians and audio techs to meet tight schedules while maintaining rigorous safety protocol

Technical Production Supervisor

Encore Global | PSAV |

  • Supervisory Roll in corporate AV, lighting, staging and crew operations across 350,000 sq/ft of event space, four Ballrooms, and over 30 meeting spaces.

  • Managed equipment pulling ,prepping and setup as well as the technical team timelines and task coordination.

  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while fostering a professional, client-focused environment

  • PSAV Event Operations - Los Angels 2001-2004

Lighting Designer / Production Support (Freelance / Contract)

The Factory , Circus Disco , RAGE , ( Los Angeles ) * ReelWorks / Tracks (Denver)

2004 – Ongoing

  • Develop lighting concepts, program production sequences and operates live - lighting and video consoles. Integral to artist performances, DJ mixes with precise timing locks - mixing simultaneously- and live.

  • Help ensure events are executed with the highest standards for broadcast and live audiences.

  • Designed aspects and operated lighting systems for concerts, theatrical productions, and large-scale events

  • Orchestrated commercial Lasers, Moving Lights

  • large format Video effects projection for themed events, nightly DJ sets

at various nationally recognized venues , providing design & mixing video/ lighting LIVE

Production Support - Broadcast Show | 2003

75 Annual Academy Awards on ABC

  • Supported the arrivals and press areas of the 75th OSCARS.

  • Worked as the line Producer Gary Kay's assistant and played a key roll in setup, execution and strike of all A/P elements for the Live Broadcast

  • Reporting daily to the Kodak Theater Complex in Los Angeles ensuring staging, press bridges, out door decor and floral were as the coordinating producer and manager expected and crews on these teams had real-time info and equipment fulfillment.

  • Ensured permits for transportation were used, water and power plants were in order.

  • Communicated production info to flora semi tractors - the required staging area lot crews and that the team had the production riders compliments .

  • Followed and reported on Safety standards and best practices as required by my leadership team.

Production Support - Broadcast | 2003

Big Brother- on CBS

Event Crew- Max and Livie Event Design | July 2025 - Current

  • Support the setup, execution and strike of live events across diverse venues,

  • ensuring staging, and décor elements are installed safely and efficiently.

  • Equipment loading and set up as well as venue preparation while adhering to

  • safety standards and best practices.


Many Experiences . Different Fields . Excellent Mentors .
Graduate of a top 5 University in the US for Production / Design . Cal Arts

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