John Kenneth Wright III, BS
Audio Visual Engineer/ Production Manager/Contractor
Baltimore, MD
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Summary
Project Manager with experience in the production of Charles S. Dutton’s nonfictional mini- series, The Corner; depicting one family’s struggle in West Baltimore. +20 years experience in theater production, stage development, and event presentation. Proficient in project management, production, and leadership.
Professional Experience
JKW3 International Incorporated, Wichita, KS
Project Manager (February 2011-Present)
Operated as Project Manager, Technical Consultant, and Production Supervisor for the House on Fire evangelical worldwide tour
Directed organizational projects that executed web development, IT consultation, and audio/visual projection
Networked with comparable businesses to enhance clientele Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Event Planner, Project Manager, and Lead Audio/Visual Technician (June 2003-September 2008)
Aided in the development and implementation of the Asset System, allocated to document all outgoing and incoming audio/visual equipment
Developed, recommended, and implemented operating procedures
Maintained the event schedule utilizing the Scheduler Plus and Astra Scheduling Systems
Marketed equipment throughout various Johns Hopkins Campuses
Functioned as a campus liaison between educational professionals
Executed an eight-percent revenue increase for the Audio/Visual Department International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 190, Wichita, KS (2010-Present)
Collaborated with various vocal artist throughout Wichita, KS, providing audio, lighting, and staging for events
Constructed stages and furnished lighting for major entertainment events throughout the surrounding areas
Local 19, Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; and Northern Virginia (1990-2010)
Participated in individual as well as group projects, facilitating entertainment events in the tri-state area
Performed in a multi-faceted arena providing any aspects necessary to successfully allocate an amusement event
Local 487, Baltimore, MD (1990-2010)
Provided sound for television and movie production, utilizing boom microphones, cables, and electrical equipment for a variety of producers and networks Credits:
Homicide: Life on the Street (3rd Sound Department)-NBC
The Corner (3rd Sound Department)-HBO
The Contender, Pilot (3rd Sound Department)-HBO
The Wire (3rd Sound Department)-HBO
Liberty Heights (Day Planner, Electric Department) Barry Levinson Productions
The Sopranos, 1st season (3rd Sound Department)-HBO
Enemy of the State (Day Planner, Cables Utility)-Jerry Bruckheimer Productions
The Blair Witch Project 2 (Cables Utility)-Haxan Films Productions Education
Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, (Certified Executive Leadership) MSL-2020 ITT Technical Institute, Wichita, KS (Project Management Administration) BS-June 2014 ITT Technical Institute, Wichita, KS (Information Technology-Computer Network Systems) AAS-September 2012
Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, CO (Music and Video Business) AS-September 1990 Associations
Infocomm International
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IASTE)-Baltimore, MD
JKW3 International Incorporated (Founder’s Board) Chairman and Executive Board
Power Neighborhood Association-Community Outreach, Vice-President, President, Community Advisory Board
Project Management Institute (PMI)-Wichita, KS
Toast Masters – Wichita, KS
Acknowledgements
2000 Prime-time Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Mini Series, Outstanding Writing.-The Corner (2000)
National Council of American Executives Top Ranked U.S. Executives (2014) Licenses and Certifications
Anti-money Laundering