Executive Producer, Producer, Director of Production

BRAD M. SHAW EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & PRODUCTION LEADER

New York, New York 917-***-**** adukkc@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/brad-m-shaw AWARD-WINNING EXECUTIVE PRoducer. EVENTREXPRODUCTIONS.COM Proven innovative leader with 25+ years in experiential production and event design with advanced skills in operations, contract negotiations, business development, staffing, logistics, budget and client management.

Expert in consultation and providing counsel on creative, design, production and on-site execution.

Spearheads creative vision, navigates changes, problem solves, and manages scope of large and small projects.

Extensive work in start-up and established settings; building long-relationships with teams, clients and vendors.

Advanced expertise in producing, directing, staging, designing meetings, events, trade shows, lighting and sound. INDUSTRIES CORE CAPABILITIES FORTUNE 500 BRANDS ADVERSTISING, PR & MARKETING CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS PHARMA FOOD & BEVERAGE TECH

Pop Up Stores

Multi-City Tours

Trade Shows & Exhibits

Corporate Events / Meetings

Product & Brand Launches

Media Events / Event Planning

PR & Publicity Stunts

Staging & Video Production

Mobile Marketing

Award Shows & Galas

Virtual Meetings

Social Media / Digital

American Idol Blackberry Boehringer Ingelheim Celebrity Cruises Clorox Discovery Communications FedEx Green Giant Google Häagen-Dazs Heineken Lipton Microsoft Netflix PepsiCo Wendy’s

*COVID-19 Compliance Officer & Pandemic Advisor*

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS REEL

American Idol – Produced homecoming hero episode sponsored by Lipton for final contestants

Netflix FYSee – Designed, built and produced mutli-faceted “For Your Consideration” exhibition space

Advertising Week – Produced annual premier trade event for marketing, brand, ad and tech professionals

Bank of America “Gift on Fifth” – Developed and launched shopping card experiential promotional event

Yoplait Yogurt Challenge – Partnered with PR agency to execute promotion event for Superbowl XLIX Week

Wendy’s High School Heisman – Executed iconic awards show for 26 years straight for restaurant chain

Olympic Games – Produced events for ‘88, ’92, ’96 Games; Advance Lead for ‘96 Atlanta Summer Torch Relay CAREER EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT/OWNER + EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Eventrex Productions – New York, NY 2011—Present

Entrepreneurial seasoned leader with deep background in creative development, planning, design, execution and management of meetings and experiential events. Portfolio includes award-winning marketing campaigns, corporate events and PR “stunts” of all shapes and sizes – from small sampling initiatives to large scale events – to multi-tiered mobile marketing tours and highly integrated, multi-level campaigns. Provides exceptional customer- service and a client experience. Consistently delivers at every level from account team to the C-Suite. Key Accountabilities:

Manages all the creative, internal & external budgets and production elements for all of the agency’s business.

Develops the event concept with creative team, account staff, design team and PR team to bring vision to life.

Collaborates with internal creative and account management team to ensure client’s vision is being met.

Conducts venue scouting, surveying and selection – prepares proposals and pitches it to the client with budget.

Works hand in hand with creative/technical designers to develop event site design and fabrication plans.

Identifies permit requirements, sets timelines and liaises with local staff to ensure proper staging and set up.

Partners with talent departments in securing talent and liaising with talent management to fulfill riders.

Creates and oversees key event documents including budget worksheets, project ledgers, project timeline, client workback schedules, production schedules, run of shows, venue decks, activation decks and recap decks.

Orchestrates complex event budgets, from concept to reconciliation while ensuring profitability.

Operates as the production lead on all client projects: lighting, audio, video projection, digital technology, furniture, décor, printing, catering, photographer, videographer, site services and staffing of events. BRAD M. SHAW EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & PRODUCTION LEADER New York, New York 917-***-**** adukkc@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/brad-m-shaw CAREER EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED

VICE PRESIDENT / EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING & EVENT PRODUCTION Concentric Communications – New York, NY (Division of Ketchum / Omnicom Group Inc.) 2001—2011 Leader in full-service experiential marketing agency, specializing in event design, production and multifaceted activations for clients including: Bank of America, Jim Beam, Cadbury Schweppes, Allergan, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, Merck, Ortho-McNeil, SonoSite, and Daimler Chrysler. Key Accountabilities:

Produced all aspects of event planning and corporate events: graphics, lighting, sound, video, set design, stage management, technical direction, editing. Handled all client engagements and customer-facing interactions.

Sourced space and established relationships with leading, highly-rated, top-tier venues in USA and abroad.

Coordinated tour schedule with local festivals and events around the country for maximum exposure.

Designed and produced trade shows that were exciting, well-organized and generated high-foot traffic.

Leveraged creative PR experts to craft messages and creative stunts that fit the brand voice and values.

Organized company galas, awards shows, fundraisers and celebrations resulting in events to remember.

Maintained relationships with celebrities and agencies – sourcing the perfect host, emcee, and spokesperson.

Created giveaways, contests, and social engagement to ensure a personal connection and brand experience.

Hired seasoned technicians locally to the event and abroad – from creative design to execution and staging. Key Achievements:

Promoted to lead experiential event production division for global agency and corporate partners.

Led big brand product launches, exhibits and meetings for major pharmaceutical company clients.

Built in-house agency team and freelance event resource team consisting of top-level event personnel. GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING CAREER EXPERIENCE KETCHUM PUBLIC RELATIONS – Vice President, Ketchum Productions, New York, NY BURSON MARSTELLAR – Staging Coordinator, Technical Director, New York, NY Established career working at the world’s premier public relations agencies for Fortune 500 clients including ITT, FedEx, Visa, Levi’s, Borden Foods Corp., Wendy’s, Dow Chemical and supporting the ‘88, ‘92, ’96 Olympic Games. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

BizBash: Best Fresh Idea Best Corporate Event Best Use of Technology Best Staging / Set Design Event Marketer Magazine: Pop Up Store - Overall Score “A” Silver Anvil Award: Event and Observances – Award for Excellence Home & Patio Show: Best Overall Exhibition

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in health and safety requirements and protocols for management of meetings, events, and production sets COVID19 Compliance Officer, Health Education Services, 2020 Pandemic Advisor, Health Education Services, 2020

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