Lawrence Sutherlan Huffines

**** ***** *****, ****** ********** 98406

Tel: 253-***-**** Email: LawrenceHuffines@gmail.com

PROFILE

Management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in operations and production management to

create a positive work environment.

EXPERIENCE

Operations Advisor, KUPS 90.1 FM 2012-Present

Advising KUPS 90.1 The Sound a class “A” FM Radio station on the campus of the University of Puget Sound.

Working in all aspects to the the radio production and programing. Duties also include community relations,

project management, equipment maintenance, in-studio events, FCC Licensing, computer automation, creating

instructional videos, long term planning, advising a fifteen student core staff. Proficient in Adobe Audition, Sim-

ian, Wave Cart, Final Cut Pro, Second Copy,Windows and OSX.

Operations Director, Lawrence Sutherlan Huffines 2001-Present

Onsite management of technical vendors for the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery summer concerts series. Hosting

the Artist and their staff, arranging ground transportation, local technical crew needs, local sound and lights for

the 4,300 seat Amphitheater. Duties also include budget production expenses, contract negotiation, logistical

planning, scheduling all production crews, stage management, processing invoices, designing day schedules

and special event scheduling. Artist range from One Republic, Elvis Costello, Steve Miller Band, Chris Isaak,

Diana Krall, Lyle Lovett, A Prairie Home Companion, BB King, Pink Martini & Steve Martin.

Teacher and Theater Technical Director, Annie Wright School 2004-Present

Teaching Technical Theatre & Digital Filmmaking. Scenic designing for three major productions a year. Main-

taining theatre lighting, fly systems, video and audio. Planning future projects for the schools growth. Building

all the stage scenery and scenic painting. Created a film program at the Upper School. Also teaching the com-

puter software and file management for film editing. I teach the follow software Final Cut Pro X, iDvd, iMovie,

iTunes, iPhoto, Garage Band, Photoshop, Photo Booth, Pages, Keynote & more. I started the film curriculum

seven years ago and now teaching the International Baccalaureate Film program in the Upper School with one

hundred percent of our students earning an IB diploma.

Operations Director, Lawrence Sutherlan Huffines 2002-2012

Onsite management of Artist and Technical Vendors and Venue for the Concerts at Marymoor the summer con-

certs series at Marymoor Park in Redmond Washington. Hosting the Artist and their touring staff, arranging

ground transportation, technical needs, local labor, local sound, video and lights. Scheduling all work crews

and talent. Interfacing the needs between the producing company and the King County Parks. Enforcing the

county decible limits and curfew with all touring productions. Creating the schedule for the concerts and

events for the 5,000 seat outdoor Amphitheater. Overseeing the front of house operations and management.

Video Producer and Editor, Pop Culture Productions 2007-2011

Video Producer for Commercials and Live Events. Video Recording and Editing working with Final Cut Pro,

Compressor, Dvd Studio Pro, Sorenson Squeeze. Producing Company Videos, Commercials, Instructional Vid-

eos, Meetings and Events. Specializing in web compression and video formats. Positions held Camera Operator,

Video Segment Producer, Editor, Lighting Technician, Dolly Operator & Camera Jib Operator.

Managing Director, First Night Tacoma-Pierce County 2002-2006

Hire and supervise First Night administrative staff. Plan the Largest New Year’s Eve celebration in Washington

State. Select artists and performers for events for the more than thirty venues. Create marketing plan, develop

marketing materials, buy advertising and create event program. Community outreach coordinator for public

programs and student art projects. Work with sponsors and community leaders to help reach families and arts

to continually build the event.

Lawrence Sutherlan Huffines Phone 253-***-****

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Production Manager, PONCHO 2004-2005

Production managing for PONCHO’s Gala & Art Auction raising over a million dollars for the arts in Seattle

annually. Planning the events, packaging the auction, planning the menu’s, organizing the volunteers, arranging

the vendors, transporting the auction items and specialty wines and foods. Working on their Gala and All About

Art Auctions.

Production Manager, First Night Tacoma-Pierce County 1998-2002

Create logistical plan for the New Year’s Eve celebration. Select all technical services for he event. Advance

planning for the technical requirements for all of the 200-performing artist. Create theatrical light designs for

the exterior buildings and venues.

Production Manager, Broadway Center for the Performing Arts 1996-2002

Supervise all technical Crews at the Pantages Theater. Schedule the technical crews for the Rialto Theatre,

Pantages Theater and the Theatre on the Square. Manage the develop the technical budgets for the

Theaters.Coordinate all proformance and technical maintenance and projects.

Stage Technician, I.A.T.S.E. Local 15 1992-2006

Working as an on call stage technician in Seattle best venues. Venues included Paramount Theatre, 5th Avenue,

The Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Moore, Safeco Feild,

and The Intiman Theatre. Jobs included Lighting, Sound, Video, Carpentry, Supervisor, Production Manager,

Payroll Steward and Assistant Business Agent.

PROJECTS

Artist in Residence Teacher, School of the Arts 2013

Project based Theatre Set construction class. Teaching simple design processes and scenery construction. All of

the sets created are used in the Schools Theatrical Productions.

Sound Designer, University of Puget Sound 2013

Project based sound design for the Play Spring Awaking. Building sound cues, Designing Audio System, Assem-

bling the Sound System for live orchestra and twelve singers.

AV Freelance Technician, MultiCare 2007-2012

AV Technician for project based technical support. Live streaming video, producing video segments, produced

Continuing Medical Education segments and Patient and Family Centered Care presentations.

Instructor, Pierce College 2011

Project based Technical Theatre and Film instructor. Duties included Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Building

Scenery, Film Editing, Chroma Keying, & Special Effects. Duties also included teaching basic carpentry skills,

scenic building and scenic painting.

EDUCATION

Stadium High School, Tacoma Washington 1989

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Journeyman, Seattle Washington 2003

International Baccalaureate Training, Los Angeles 2008

SKILLS

Proficient with Apple and PC computers. I’m also have years of experience with Microsoft Office, Keynote,

Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, Sorenson Squeeze, Photoshop and iWork. I have a great deal of experi-

ence in Video Editing, Videography, Photography, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Com-

puting, Instructor, Scenic Design, Public Speaking Project Management and Logistical Planning.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

I enjoy Cooking, Filmmaking, Theatre, Music, Wood Working, Home Improvement and Art. I also make regular

appearances on King 5’s New Day Northwest as a Handyman.

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Lawrence Sutherlan Huffines Phone 253-***-****

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