Production Manager / Events Manager / Producer
PROduction Supervisor
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Jan 2020 - Present
As Production Supervisor I oversee all aspects of events at the Mission Playhouse. Along with supervising productions and managing staff, this position aides in the operation of the stage, front of house, concessions and box office.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Event estimation and project summaries
- Crew Supervision and scheduling
- Client retention and site walk-thrus
- Manage production related technical improvement projects
- Offer guidance on future development of technical capabilities
- Research and development of historical preservation grants
PROject Estimator
Forman & Associates July 2018 - Jan 2020
Forman and Associates is a leading lighting manufacturers rep agency in the greater Los Angeles are. They specialize in providing competitive product solutions for our customers. Their project portfolio holds many unique and creative projects from the pylons lining the entrance to LAX to museums and a host of commercial lighting projects across the city.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Timely responses to quotation requests
- Takeoffs and control layouts
- Review and evaluate bid requests while coordinating with the sales team
- Prepare bill of materials and pricing for bid requests
- Maintain a high level of communication with customers
Production Coordinator
Production Resource Group May 2015 - 2018
Production Resource Group is the partner of choice for the world’s leading entertainment and event producers, designers, and creative talents. Our teams stage some of the most unique, challenging, and groundbreaking projects across a broad range of markets. From corporate, association, and automotive events, live music tours and festivals, theatre, television and film, to sports and other major public events, to permanent installations at theme parks, retails stores, and performing arts centers - PRG is on-site, from concept through execution, with the most creative and cutting edge production solutions available. No other company can match the depth and breadth of PRG's global resources, technological expertise and experience.
Act as liaison between Management, Sales, Vendors, Client and PRG Divisions.
Act as liaison between Management, Sales, Vendors, Client and PRG Divisions.
- Bid Projects – estimate entire job: equipment, project management supervision, travel, labor, lifts, power, drayage etc.
- Attend pre-production onsite walk-throughs.
- Create project file: prepare and/or review all project documentation, designs and drawings.
- Prepare PO requisitions and invoice requests.
- Coordinate all production aspects, including building and developing systems based on client needs.
- Provide onsite installation coordination.
- Schedule onsite deliveries, services and personnel.
- Monitor PRG performance to ensure consistency with contractual requirements.
- Investigate all safety and reliability concerns.
- Assist in developing and increasing efficiency, cost savings and revenue on projects.
- Track all assigned projects from start to finish.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local and national vendors.
- Lead Lighting Designer for Austin Fairmont Sound Stage 16
- Disneyland
- NFL Superbowl Half Time Show
- The Academy Awards
- Nike
- NASA
- The Democratic and Republican Conventions
- The Olympics opening and closing ceremonies
ARTS DIRECTOR
Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elected April 2014 -2017
Responsibilities:
Current Projects:
Responsibilities:
- Conceive and implement various arts programs for Eagle Rock.
- Collaborate with community arts programs to bring diverse arts events to Eagle Rock.
- Budget events and work with the Council and City of Los Angeles to acquire funding.
Current Projects:
- Partnered with Councilman Huizar’s office on LA DOT signal box mural project. Held a juried art competition to find artists for the project.
- Reached out to Street Food Cinema to establish an outdoor classic film screening series. Developed a media campaign to create community interest and involvement.
Production Manager
American Academy of Dramatic Arts 2007- 2015
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute fully produced ticketed events which include, 24 plays, a film festival,
- Hire, supervise, train and schedule all creative staff including 30+ student workers.
- Create and oversee production budget.
- Organize and lead all production meetings.
- Lighting and scenic design as needed.
- Negotiate vendor contracts and maintain insurance certifications.
- Ensure effective communication across departments.
- Ensure that all health and safety requirements are met.
Technical Services Supervisor
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 1991-1998
Responsibilities:
- Acted as technical liaison between performing arts center for touring and resident clients which included: TheatreWorks, ODC Ballet and Peninsula Youth Theatre.
- Crew supervision and training, lighting design, stage management, rigging, sound reinforcement
Event Coordinator / Designer
Freelance 1998 - Present
Responsibilities vary by event:
- Act as coordinator / lighting / scenic designer on over 150 events.
- Stage management, crew supervision, talent wrangling.
- Procure all rentals, including backline equipment, AV, tables, linens etc.
- Solicit auction and gift bag items, run auctions and supervise product distribution.
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Event
Sundance Film Festival / Queer Lounge Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Ctr Gala Sundance Film Festival / Queer Lounge Toronto Film Festival / Queer Lounge Sundance Film Festival / Queer Lounge Miss California USA Pageant Computer History Museum Awards Rising Stars 2004 Tisch Loves Hollywood A Place Called Home Maple Leaf Counseling Center Beverly Hills Ball Lightning Media Launch Party Starbright Foundation A Place Called Home Rising Stars 2003 Maple Counseling Center Operation Smile Salute to Sergeant Shriver Beverly Hills Ball Rising Stars 2002 Chrysler Pitch Angel Ball Impact 99' Apple Computer Conference |
Director / Production Company
Ellen Huang Jon Imparato/ LA Gay & Lesbian Center Ellen Huang Ellen Huang Ellen Huang K2 Productions Hunter Productions Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America Tisch School of the Arts Amy Shomer Amy Shomer Amy Shomer Amy Shomer Amy Shomer Amy Shomer Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America Amy Shomer Amy Shomer National Center on Poverty Law Amy Shomer Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America I.W. Group Amy Shomer PH Productions PH Productions |
Venue
Park City, Utah 2008 Century Plaza 2007 Park City, Utah 2007 Toronto, Canada 2006 Park City, Utah 2006 Palm Springs Riviera 2005 Computer History Museum 2005 Beverly Hilton 2004 Century Plaza 2004 Beverly Hilton 2004 Beverly Hilton 2004 Beverly Hilton 2004 Lightning Media 2004 Regent Beverly Wilshire 2004 Regent Beverly Wilshire 2004 Century Plaza 2004 Beverly Hills Hilton 2003 Regent Beverly Wilshire 2003 Beverly Hills Hilton 2003 Beverly Hills Hilton 2003 Century Plaza, Los Angeles 2002 Library Tower. Los Angeles 2002 Beverly Hills Hilton 2002 Moscone Center, SF, CA 1999 San Jose Convention Ctr 1999 |
Producer
Freelance 2001 - Present
Responsibilities vary by project:
- Oversee all aspects of the film, episode or event
- Seek out and negotiate product placement deals
- Acquire all necessary permits
- Ensure effective communication across departments
- See that all deadlines are met.
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Producer
Brunch with Bridget (9 episodes) A Marine Story (Assoc. Producer) 8th Annual Power Premiere Directed by Dorothy Arnzer 7th Annual Power Premiere Shelter (Assoc. Producer) 6th Annual Power Premiere 5th Annual Power Premiere 4th Annual Power Premiere 13th Food And Wine Tasting Gala (AP) 3rd Annual Power Premiere 12th Food And Wine Tasting Gala (AP) Saferoom Kept Soundtrack for an Insomniac 2nd Annual Power Premiere 1st Annual Power Premiere |
Production Company
Logo Network / AfterEllen.com Last Battlefield Productions Power Up Bustin’ Out Films Power Up Here! Network Power Up Power Up Power Up L.A. Shanti Power Up L.A. Shanti Bitchass Cowgirl Productions Bitchass Cowgirl Productions Bitchass Cowgirl Productions Power Up Power Up |
Venue
Television 2009 Feature film 2009 Social, Hollywood 2008 Short film 2008 Beverly Hills Hotel 2007 Feature film 2007 Beverly Hills Hotel 2006 Beverly Hills Hotel 2005 Park Plaza 2004 Skirball Cultural Center 2004 Regent Beverly Wilshire 2003 Skirball Cultural Center 2003 Short film 2003 Short film 2002 Short film 2002 Regent Beverly Wilshire 2002 Regent Beverly Wilshire 2001 |
Education
Master of Fine Arts: Theatre: Lighting/Scenic Design, University of California Los Angeles 2001
Bachelor of Arts: Multimedia Production, Writing Emphasis, San Francisco State University 1994
Member of the Art Directors Guild IATSE 800
Bachelor of Arts: Multimedia Production, Writing Emphasis, San Francisco State University 1994
Member of the Art Directors Guild IATSE 800
