William P. Warner

**** ****** ****, **** *

Las Vegas, NV 89119

231-***-**** Mobile

Skype: eventdesigner,

LinkedIn: William “Bill” Warner LinkedIn Profile

Email: ade975@r.postjobfree.com or ade975@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience in all phases of show & event creation such as planning, budgeting, building, stage managing, rehearsing, and presenting of various types of live entertainment in venue sizes ranging from 100 to 22,000 seats. Strong background in designing electrical distribution systems for used for entertainment i.e. rigging, fixed lighting, data transmission, and operational support backstage & HVAC. Develop documentation including AutoCAD drawings, labor tracking, and other paperwork. Event types ranging from political rallies & press events, parades, lectures, concerts, live television, corporate theater, association gala dinners, trade shows, conferences, and “The Greatest Show On Earth!” as well as world’s largest touring fabric structure with Cavalia Odysseo. Please take a moment to review my LinkedIn profile for exhibits of my work: www.linkedin.com/in/william-bill-warner-347146a

ADMINISTRATION

• Organized, supervised, and directed crews from 8 to100 persons of various skill levels, nationalities and languages for events ranging from lectures to arena presentations.

• Managed usual and unusual incidents related to personnel performance, client & customer services, and governmental issues in various settings.

• Successfully performed as liaisons in various capacities between act, venue, unions, contractors, sponsors, clients, government agencies and other stakeholders.

• Developed and implemented various standard practices and procedures.

• Coordinated many logistical elements for various projects both domestically and internationally.

• Initiated various training programs of personnel for various departments. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Owner, CAD Designer/Operator, Event Design CAD Services, Las Vegas, NV. Generate CAD drawings for Light Plots, Video System Riser Diagrams, Client Presentations and Municipal Permits. Over 700 projects in the last 14 years. Site Plans and/or Onsite Technical Direction projects have included the following:

• Electrical Team Leader Cashman Field ISO-Q Homeless/COVID 19 Intake Center 2020 for City of Las Vegas. A 2-Megawatt 480V installation for Temporary 500 Bed Facility. Design & Install timeline 12 days April 2020. Provided CAD Site Plans and layouts and Electrical Drawings, Purchasing & Electrical Labor & Vendor Management. It was a privilege to be a part of this project.

• PY1-Electrical Plans for permits 10/2019 Miami FL, 11/2019 Arlington TX

• The Apollo 11 Experience, Rose Bowl, Pasadena CA, 5/ 2019 thru 9/1/2019.

• Fuerza Bruta, Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. January 2019 thru April 2019. Continued next page

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• Intrigue Shows, Celestia Build, Las Vegas, NV. December 2017 thru January 2019.

• Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival, August 2010, 2011, 2012.

• Hoxeyville Music Festival, Last weekend in August 2010, 2011, 2012.

• FedEx Board of Directors Dinner, Anderson House, Washington DC, 7/15/2017

• Rules Committee, Republican National Committee, Orlando FL, 2016

• FedEx Reception, Democratic National Committee, Philadelphia, PA 2016

• Presidential Inauguration Parade Sound Engineer, Zone 3, January 20, 2009.

• Christmas Pageant of Peace, Lighting of the National Christmas Tree, The White House Ellipse, Washington D.C. December 2007, 08, 09 10.

• Susan G. Komen, National Race for the Cure, Washington DC, June 7, 2008.

• Light The Night 2007 thru 2012. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Reston VA, Washington D.C., and Rockville MD.

• General Growth Properties, Annual Meeting, Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas NV 2007

November 2006 to Present

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Estimator/Project Manager, Encore, Global Production Group, Las Vegas, NV Working with EOS Software to prepare costings for client proposals. Proposals included corporate meetings and events. These costs included design, fabrication, labor, lighting, sound, electrical services, video, rigging, scenic equipment, and audience feedback. With the COVID-19 lockdown, I was furloughed. I have been taking online classes for AutoCAD and Excel to update my skill set to be ready for when the call back takes place. I loved working for Encore as it was truly a professional organization. I hope to return soon.

January 2020 to April 2020 on Furlough due to COVID-19 Site Technician/Electrician, Fly-In Crew, Cavalia Odysseo, Montreal, Qc Canada. As part of the Logistics Department participating in the set-up and removal of the world’s largest touring tent. Responsibilities include preparation of electrical site plans for permits, set-up and removal of the illustrated electrical systems of 480/277Volt, 120/208 Volt 3 phase, 2 to 2.5 Megawatt 480 Volts services. These systems power all major elements from lighting, sound, and rigging systems for the performances. Other operational systems included: HVAC system, merchandise & concession sales, kitchens, stables and offices. This is accomplished using approximately 28,000 to 32,000 feet of large gauge [4/0 feeder] cables. Other equipment included: transformers, cable and distribution systems that incorporated using both commercial switch panels and custom portable distribution equipment. Working with local power utilities and licensed contractors for connection into local power grid and/or the use of generators when necessary. Jump window from city to city, typically 18 days. Performances in Canada, USA and Mexico. 34 Cities. Total Production: 100 trucks. October 2011 to October 2017

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Sr. Inside Sales Representative, Power/HVAC, United Rentals, Renton WA Branch. Facilitate internal transactions from Branch, Regional and National Outside Sales Representatives. Process intercompany transactions of equipment between branches nationally. Arrange transportation of equipment to branches and job sites over a three-state area, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

December 2016 to May 2017

Production Manager, CPR MultiMedia Solutions, Gaithersburg, MD. Coordinate and prepare documents for Video, Lighting and Sound systems for various events. Documents included production schedules, gear lists, vendor documents, crew lists for security clearances, municipal permits. Documents included CAD drawings for Light Plots, Video System Riser Diagrams, Client Presentations, and municipal permits. Projects include the following:

• Presidential Inauguration Parade Sound Systems, Pennsylvania Avenue 1/20/05

• Air Force Memorial Dedication, Pentagon, South Parking lot 10/06

• Human Rights Campaign, October 2006 Gala, Washington D.C.

• AIPAC National Conference, 2004 & 2005, Washington D.C.

• Rigging Installation & Contract, Marriott Hotel, North Bethesda, MD 12/05 April 2004, to November 2006

Production Designer & CAD Manager, Atmosphere, Inc. Silver Spring MD. Coordinate and prepare Light Plots utilizing AutoCAD and other support paperwork and software for various projects ranging from $10,000.00 to $120,000.00. Oversee logistics such as rigging, crew management, stage management and other on-site issues for the various projects. Projects included the following:

• September 11th First Anniversary Observance 2002 at the Pentagon, Arlington VA.

• Horatio Alger Association Awards 2001 through 2003, Washington D.C.

• 2001 Texas State Society "Black Tie & Boots" Presidential Ball 1/19/01.

• Intelsat GTM Plenary Meetings 2002 & 2003, Washington D.C.

• Grand Opening, National Air & Space Museum, Hazy Center, 12/11-13/2003 June 2000, to April 2004.

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Project Manager, Special Events Division, Hargrove Inc., Lanham, MD. Prepare, coordinate, and supervise the installation and removal of various projects covering but not limited to the following areas of responsibility: Labor crews, materials, venue access, rigging, equipment deliveries and sub-contractor performance schedules. Projects included the following:

• Manugistics, Asian Client Meeting 1999, Tokyo Japan.

• Manugistics, US Client meetings 1997 through 2000, Washington DC & Orlando FL.

• NATO 50th Anniversary Summit Meeting, Press Center, Washington D.C. 1999

• Presidential Inaugural Committee Ball held at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Washington D.C. 1/20/01.

• Republican National Convention Opening Ceremonies, Site Electrical Manager Camden NJ August 2000.

June 1997 to June 2000

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Operations Coordinator, Big Apple Circus, New York, NY Coordinate and track various logistical elements for several departments. This includes but not limited to the specification and delivery of equipment, temporary personnel, materials, transportation, and various local services used at each engagement. Performed onsite tracking of payroll for full time, seasonal and temporary personnel. Overseeing the assignment of living accommodations and tracking maintenance, deposits, and other issues related to the housing of show employees. The Big Apple Circus performs a spring-summer tour and a three-month engagement at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City from October to January.

July 1996 to June 1997.

Touring Lighting Director/Master Electrician, Feld Entertainment Inc., Ellington FL. Implement Lighting Plots for various productions of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, “The Greatest Show On Earth!” Budget, design and build various electrical and data distribution systems for lighting, sound, rigging/hoist control, and other operational electrical systems. Lighting systems size ranged in size from 350Kw 1000Kw systems and included conventional and automated fixtures with color scrollers of various types. Crew sizes ranged from 10 to 25 members of various nationalities including Mexican, Hungarian, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese. Called follow spot cues for 8 to 16 follow spots. Acted as liaison between show, venue and various labor unions, labor contractors, and other stakeholders within the scope of electrical and lighting concerns for each engagement.

March 1990 to December 1994 and January 1996 to June 1996. Assistant Manager, Technical Support Group, Feld Entertainment Inc., Palmetto FL. Develop methods and standards. Select personnel for advancement and specialized training. Formulate equipment lists and budgets for various projects. Successfully implemented the use of Vari*Lite Series 300 automated lighting fixtures for use with the Red and Blue Units of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, “The Greatest Show On Earth!” Successfully built and implemented Lunar Theater and various other exhibits for the Space Shuttle Ambassador that opened in Guayaquil Ecuador that toured South America.

December 1994 to January 1996.

Project Coordinator, Western United States, and International; Strand Lighting, Rancho Dominguez CA. Performed as primary factory contact on various projects. Project types, Athletic/Entertainment Complexes, Theaters, Hotels, and TV Studios for both architectural and theatrical lighting installations. Expedited information for engineering drawings, outsource and coordinate with manufacturing and shipping delivery of customer orders within delivery deadlines. January 1988 to March 1989.

Sales Engineer, Systems Installation, Rental Sales, Theater Vision, Inc. North Hollywood CA. Inside and outside sales of theatrical lighting for installation and industrial trade shows, movie premiere parties and other industry-related functions. March 1987 to December 1987, January 1986 to May 1986.

Shop Technician, Tour Electrician, Electrotec Productions Inc., Canoga Park CA. Built lighting systems for various touring acts. Worked on R & D and assembly of the automated fixture “The Satellite”.

May 1986 to March 1987.

Auditorium Technician/Production Manager, Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo CA. Supervised and coordinated all logistics for events held at Cuesta College Auditorium and other facilities both on and off-campus. Responsibilities included stage management, lighting, rigging, scenery, sound, video, seating, and other support elements. Events ranged from lectures to major touring productions. Repeatedly and successfully mounted 65 events in a 40-week schedule in various venues. Coordinated crews of up to 100 members. San Luis Obispo CA is a secondary touring market. Audience sizes ranged from 100 to 2,000 seats.

September 1980 to April 1985.

Professional Development Training

Program Date Location

Live Systems Training 7/26-27/17 LMG Inc. Seattle WA Live Digital Audio Console Operation Solid State Logic

Entertainment Services and Technology Association Washington D.C. Certified Entertainment Arena Rigger 11/08/06

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IATSE Advanced Training 7/03 The Kennedy Center

Whole Hog II Beginning & Int. Programming Washington D.C. WYSIWYG Basic Programming.

Autodesk University 11/ 04, 05, 06 Las Vegas, NV & Orlando, FL. AutoCAD 2004 3D 7/03 CAD Micro, Inc. Alexandria VA. AutoCAD 2002 7/01,

AutoCAD R13, 11/96, 01/97 Consulting For Architects, N.Y.C. Note: CFA AutoCAD Training, New York, NY. Rated #1 in New York #11 the world.

Microsoft Excel 11/96 The Career Center, New York, NY.

Leadership and Team Development, 2/6-7/95 American Mgmt. Assoc. Orlando FL

Principals of Rigging, 2/95 Stage Rigging Int., Rocky Paulsen. CM Lodestar Application 2/95 Columbus McKinnon Corp. and Maintenance. The first “Tomcat U” Tomcat USA Inc. Midland, TX. CM Special Inverted Hoist Application Columbus McKinnon Corp. 11/15/91, 10/29/93 Wally Blount, Amherst, NY.

Formal Education

Cuesta Community College Telecommunications

San Luis Obispo, CA

January 1980 through May 1983

De Anza Community College Theater Arts

Cupertino, CA January 1978 through December 1979

Morro Bay High School Graduated in 1977

Morro Bay, CA.

REFERENCES: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL

Name Title

Phone Number #1 Firm

Phone Number #2 Address

Time to Call Email Address

Brian Geczi President/Owner

702-***-**** Cell SGnrg LLC. Electrical Services, Tie Wire Electric 4001 South Decatur Blvd. #37

8:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Time Las Vegas, NV 89103 ade975@r.postjobfree.com

Jessica Reed Outside Sales Representative

702-***-**** Office Cashman Equipment Company

702-***-**** Cell 3300 Saint Rose Parkway

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time Henderson, NV 89052

www.cashmanequipment.com

ade975@r.postjobfree.com

ade975@r.postjobfree.com

Robert Nolan Deputy Fire Chief Fire Marshall

702-***-**** Office Fire & Rescue, City of Las Vegas 702-***-**** Cell 333 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 500

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time Las Vegas, NV 89106

ade975@r.postjobfree.com

Benjamin Tschudin Principal Designer, Partner

301-***-**** Cell Atmosphere, Inc.

301-***-**** Office 8801 Monard Drive

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time Silver Spring, MD 20910 ade975@r.postjobfree.com

Shawn Bier Director of Event Technology

813-***-**** Office Encore Event Technologies Inc. Tampa Convention Center

333 S Franklin Street

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time Tampa, FL 33602

ade975@r.postjobfree.com

Mathieu Roy Outdoor Event Specialist

506-***-**** Cell Cavalia, The Apollo 11 Experience, Lune Rouge On Tour 2813 Route 132, Scoudouc, New Brunswick, CA 9 am to 6 p.m. Atlantic Time

ade975@r.postjobfree.com

Jeff Monner Senior Producer

703-***-**** Office EMT Productions

703-***-**** Cell Vienna VA

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time ade975@r.postjobfree.com

www.emtproductions.com

Additional exhibits available include work published in various trade publications for multiple projects, CAD drawings, portfolio photographs, YouTube clips, letters of thanks, and recommendations with other professional certifications, accolades, and memories. These exhibits can be found on my LinkedIn profile. Search for William “Bill” Warner. To become a connection, email me and put in the subject line, “LinkedIn Exhibits” and ask on LinkedIn to be a connection and I will expedite the connection process. Here is a link to my profile. www.linkedin.com/in/william-bill-warner-347146a I thank you for your time in reviewing my resume and presented materials.

William P. Warner

5218 Garden Lane, Unit C

Las Vegas, NV 89119

231-***-**** Mobile

Skype: eventdesigner,

LinkedIn: William “Bill” Warner LinkedIn Profile

Email: ade975@r.postjobfree.com or ade975@r.postjobfree.com

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