Supporting the design execution of live events
across diverse modalities and venues.
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 producing stand out and forward thinking projects.
Event Producer
Vendor-Partner for PRA / Access / E5 and Imprint
For 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 2023-2024 | PSAV ( merged) 01'-04')
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. 75th 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 Show | 2003-and 2004 Big Brother- on CBS
Production Assistant - Competition build crew for Season 3.
Supported the setup productions elements- including set decor and set / utility items- execution and strike of live events including competition / art department equipment & structures
Assistant to Line Producer , PM for any duties as assigned . Always mataining that items were installed / placed / stored safely and efficiently.
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.
