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.
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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-***-****