Resume of Ray Diaz v2016
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Technical Director & Project Manager Personal Statement I am a dedicated efficient and enthusiastic professional who has experience in all areas of event production and project management ranging from procuring a bid to the execution of an event including creative and technical design, onsite management and client guidance. I am a detailed organizer with excellent communication and team motivational skills, who performs well under pressure. My thirst for knowledge motivates me to stay current with new technology while my passion for theater arts and stage management drive me to create unique state-of-the-art, cutting edge designs and develop creative solutions for events of the highest quality. I work hard to create positive atmospheres that motivate others and build good team camaraderie. As a driven individual I am always trying to progress and looking to join a company that inspires creativity and produces events of the highest standards. Technical Skills • Highly knowledgeable in audio reinforcement, video engineering, projection, lighting, rigging and scenic elements • Experienced working with Microsoft Windows and Mac IOS • Practiced in calling shows and cues, directing cameras, stage managing and technical direction of large scale productions Software: Vectorworks 2016 Video Playback Pro AutoCAD 2010; LD Assist 2010 Q-Lab Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook GrandMa onPC iWorks: Keynote, Pages, and Numbers MadMapper Adobe Photoshop: Elements Career History Mountain View Staging – San Francisco, Ca Sept 2013 – Present Project Manager / Technical Director Primary responsibilities include procuring, incubating and executing the production and audio-visual portion of corporate meetings and events. Maintain constant communication with clients to ensure budget, responsibilities and program expectations across multiple projects. • Production roles include account manager, technical director, project manager and production designer • Collaborate with producers and clients to bring thoughts, ideas and expectations into reality • Own and provide necessary timelines and paperwork to ensure deliverables are met and completed on time • Work with vendors and partners to maintain production budget integrity • Played a key role in establishing San Francisco branch and warehouse • Innately devise creative solutions and taking ownership to ensure projects success • Travel 70% / Local 30% (passport ready) Presentation Services Audio Visual (formerly Swank AV) – San Francisco, Ca Jan 2009 – Sept 2013 Technical Director • Technical Production of corporate events and conventions • Collaborate with acct managers and clients on event design and production detail • Coordinate, supervise and execute event production • Taught small classes 6-8 times a year with an emphasis on corporate av production San Francisco State University // Creative Arts Technical Services – San Francisco, Ca Dec 2005 – Jan 2009 Technical Production Assistant Freelance Production Work Aug 2003 - Present Stage Manager / Lighting Designer Education San Francisco State University Production Management / Theater BA c/o 2009 References (Available on request) n: Ray Diaz e: [email protected] m: 3105929603
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Technical Director & Project Manager Personal Statement
I am a dedicated efficient and enthusiastic professional who has experience in all areas of event production and project management ranging from procuring a bid to the execution of an event including creative and technical design, onsite management and client guidance. I am a detailed organizer with excellent communication and team motivational skills, who performs well under pressure. My thirst for knowledge motivates me to stay current with new technology while my passion for theater arts and stage management drive me to create unique state-of-the-art, cutting edge designs and develop creative solutions for events of the highest quality. I work hard to create positive atmospheres that motivate others and build good team camaraderie. As a driven individual I am always trying to progress and looking to join a company that inspires creativity and produces events of the highest standards. Technical Skills • Highly knowledgeable in audio reinforcement, video engineering, projection, lighting, rigging and scenic elements • Experienced working with Microsoft Windows and Mac IOS • Practiced in calling shows and cues, directing cameras, stage managing and technical direction of large scale productions
Software: Vectorworks 2016 Video Playback Pro AutoCAD 2010; LD Assist 2010 Q-Lab Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook GrandMa onPC iWorks: Keynote, Pages, and Numbers MadMapper Adobe Photoshop: Elements
Career History Mountain View Staging – San Francisco, Ca Sept 2013 – Present Project Manager / Technical Director Primary responsibilities include procuring, incubating and executing the production and audio-visual portion of corporate meetings and events. Maintain constant communication with clients to ensure budget, responsibilities and program expectations across multiple projects. • Production roles include account manager, technical director, project manager and production designer • Collaborate with producers and clients to bring thoughts, ideas and expectations into reality • Own and provide necessary timelines and paperwork to ensure deliverables are met and completed on time • Work with vendors and partners to maintain production budget integrity • Played a key role in establishing San Francisco branch and warehouse • Innately devise creative solutions and taking ownership to ensure projects success • Travel 70% / Local 30% (passport ready)
Presentation Services Audio Visual (formerly Swank AV) – San Francisco, Ca Jan 2009 – Sept 2013 Technical Director • Technical Production of corporate events and conventions • Collaborate with acct managers and clients on event design and production detail • Coordinate, supervise and execute event production • Taught small classes 6-8 times a year with an emphasis on corporate av production
San Francisco State University // Creative Arts Technical Services – San Francisco, Ca Dec 2005 – Jan 2009 Technical Production Assistant Freelance Production Work Aug 2003 - Present Stage Manager / Lighting Designer Education San Francisco State University Production Management / Theater BA c/o 2009 References (Available on request)
n: Ray Diaz e: [email protected] m: 3105929603
