Tim Thomas

Operations Manager Production Manager Event Planner Video Production 3D Photography Drone Pilot 6378 Grand Cypress Way Mason, Ohio 45040 adiohq@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-**** Objective

To find a key management position with a technologically progressive organization leveraging my operations, organizational, technical and leadership skills.

Summary

Exemplary record in revenue generation through high-quality operations & project management/execution. Experienced Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the live corporate event, video production & photography industries. Deep experience in Operations Management, Production Management, Large Corporate Event Production, Event Planning, AutoCAD, 3D Virtual Tours, Video and Film Production. Strong business development professional with years of successful operations and technical experience. Adept at directing all aspects of a production business unit: budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, producing, directing, shooting and final billing. Skilled at turning old, outdated systems into modern streamlined systems. Proven ability to manage and direct personnel to plan, to coordinate multi-functional internal and external resources and complete cutting-edge projects in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.

Selected Highlights

Added $5MM in new business within six months at Iacono Productions and closed on an additional $10MM in new business within first year as Estimating Manager by starting an improved, streamlined RFP department by creating a dedicated team to concentrate on RFPs and servicing the sales team to get & close more events.

Increased billing 50% each year while serving as an Operations Manager at AVI Staging by spearheading update of inventory management system to a cloud based IntelliEvent quoting and booking system; with a true picture of inventory, a faster and more efficient booking system; outside rentals also decreased 50% due to use of owned audiovisual equipment.

Saved 75% in floorplan labor as Production Manager at AVI Staging by creating an event venue library with over 10,000 venues rather than calling venues each time they were needed. This was achieved by starting Venue Warehouse, a nation CAD group with over 250 expo and event production managers. Experience

Iacono Productions/AVI Staging: Cincinnati, Ohio, 2005 to March 2020 Event Estimating Manager – Iacono Productions 2018-2020

Managed all RFP proposal budgeting for Iacono Productions.

Integral part of sales team, providing support to a national sales force on new business development.

Started an improved streamlined RFP department by implementing industry best practices and tools for project execution.

Managed awarded projects throughout lifecycle to ensure delivery on SOW and events matched quoted proposals.

Operations Manager-AVI Staging 2014-2018

Managed day to day operations of the Iacono event staging business unit, managed day to day operations of 40,000 SF warehouse and delivery vehicle fleet.

In charge of supervising and scheduling a staff of 20 FTE technicians and external freelancers for all AVI and Iacono events.

Spearheaded the update of the inventory management system to a cloud based IntelliEvent quoting & booking system.

RFP proposal budgeting of AVI Staging and Iacono Productions

Improved procurement procedures to save external services costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees with suppliers, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service and support. Production Manager-AVI Staging/Iacono Productions 2005-2014

Supervised audiovisual productions, video & film productions, road show coordination, site surveys, road show set up and performance.

Hiring and supervision of freelance talent and outside support services and scheduling for live events.

Managed any changes in project and budget scope and devised solutions with all stakeholders.

Controlled budgets and assisted in making strategic economic decisions for live events.

High proficiency in AutoCAD to create seating layouts, production design, and show renderings.

Supervised Production crews, equipment and technical needs for events.

Involved in all stages of the event production cycle from concept to final billing. DSC Creative/Toys R Us Productions: Cincinnati, Ohio, 2003 to 2005 Production Manager/Video Department Manager/Event & Video Director

Managed event production for a multimillion dollar in-house communications department.

Responsible for show and video production bidding, budgets and logistics.

Coordinate, produce and direct all phases of corporate meetings and events across the U.S.

Program and present shows on Dataton Watchout, Folsom Screen Pro, Encore, Kayak DD, Trinity and many other versions of seamless and broadcast switchers

Produced and directed video production shoots.

Encore Production Services: Cincinnati, Ohio, 1992 to 2003 Production Manager

Manage overall production of a multimillion dollar a year business communications company.

Coordinate, stage, produce and direct all phases of corporate meetings, events, video and film productions.

Key member of the management team with responsibility for allocation of assets, capital expenditures, vendor/contractor relations, and customer liaison. Communicate regularly with clients ranging from large, publicly traded companies to local small businesses.

Manage, produce and direct corporate videos and multimedia events, including annual meetings, shareholder events, and television commercials.

Experience working with event planning tools, AutoCAD, Meeting Matrix, Microsoft Project and Visio David Douglas Corporation, 1981 to 1992

Production Manager 1986-92

Supervised audiovisual productions, video & film productions, slide show programming, road show coordination, site surveys, road show set up and performance.

Hiring and supervision of freelance talent and outside support services, personnel scheduling and photo studio management.

Supervised audio recording studio, selection of voice over talent, selection of scriptwriters, voice- over booth recording, audio mixing, and audio duplication.

Supervised startup of video production department, selection of equipment; director, videographer and editor.

Responsible for employee management and staffing, project bidding and billing. Equipment Rental Manager 1984-86

Supervised audiovisual equipment rental department, including customer service, project bidding, client billing, accounts management, traffic control, equipment acquisition and maintenance.

Supervised hotel rental locations and staff, audiovisual show staging for rental clients, contract bidding and pricing, responsible for employee management and staffing. Photo Lab Manager 1983-84

Supervised full service photographic lab. Including black and white printing, black and white film processing, color package printing, custom color printing, E-6 film processing, C-41 film processing, slide duplication, flat art copy photography, lab quality control and color corrections, misc. lab services, customer service, customer billing, responsible for employee management and staffing. Training Films Manager 1982-83

Supervised production and duplication of 16mm training and point of sale programs, project bidding, accounts management, production scheduling, production pricing and billing, quality control, distribution.

Supervised audio studio, and film processing departments.

Supervised department startup and responsible for employee management and staffing. Photographer/Lab Tech 1981-82

Photographer for corporate event startup Cincinnati Audio Visual & Lab tech. Additional Experience

Pix360, April 2020 to Present

Freelance Owner/Operator

Recognized leader in 3D Matterport Virtual Tour Photography.

High-quality Google Street View 3D Tour Photography.

Drone Photography & Video – FAA Part 107 Pilot

Venue Warehouse, 2014 to Present

Founder/ Director

Member only venue CAD sharing group with 250+ members sharing 10,000+ venue files. Stadium Management Company @ Cinergy Field, 1997 to 2000 Chief Audio Engineer & Technical Services Manager

Main audio console control for all Cinergy Field events, including stadium audio feeds to TV trucks and radio booths.

Control of gate message systems and internal private box television and audio feeds.

PA/audio system maintenance & system upgrades.

Supervise & maintain stadium cable and broadcast wiring systems. Cincinnati Reds, Scoreboard Operations, 1986 to 1996

Videographer, Tape Op, Technical Director

Provide Jumbotron video coverage of Reds & Bengals home games, provide video coverage for any Stadium additional special event.

Education & Technical Skills

University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture

Computer Experience – AutoCAD MS Excel MS SharePoint DaVinci Resolve WordPress Basecamp Key Strengths:

Defining Project Goals, Scope & Deliverables AutoCAD 3D Virtual Tours Photography Video & Film Directing/Production Drone Mapping/Piloting VR AR Audio Recording/Mixing Hardware/Service Deployment Documentation Forecasting Internal & External Resource Allocation Billing Innovative Logistics Vendor/Contractor/Client Relations Empowering Leadership Strategy Development High-Performance Teams Problem-solving Can-do Attitude Time Management Business Development Technical Acumen Media

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