Grand Sierra Resort and Casino– Reno, Nevada March 1, 2016 – Current

Lead Audio/Visual-Production Manager

Lead A/V Director, Designer, Production Specialist: The largest venue/property in Nevada, Formally the MGM Grand, and aka Reno Hilton. Distinguished as the "World’s Largest Theater".

●Oversee and establish daily production schedules in over 250,000 Sq. ft. of convention and performance space

●Lead of team that upgraded and installed all overhead Audio Systems through the entire property.

●Assisted the design, programmed and installed the technology of the Executive Boardroom.

●Established daily report systems that categorized BEO's, to room Set-up, and Show schedules.

Eccentric Enterprise, Inc. – Reno, Nevada June 1995 – January 2015

CEO / Owner

Dba: Bright Productions & XN-Tric Stage & Studio

The leading production company in Reno/Sparks and Tahoe region. Specializing in theatrical, corporate, and special events. Provided design, technical direction, plus equipment and staffing for regional and international productions. Negotiated contracts, riders and logistics. Including power, rigging, staging, audio, lighting, scenic, and special effects. Staffing and training crews of 10-100 personnel. Proficient in business practices, industry standards and safety measures. Employed and managed in-house crew, and up to 100 additional staff or union members. Responsible for several hundred projects, shows and events.

Some of our accomplishments were:

●We achieved 3 consecutive years of 1M annual revenue.

●Designed and established many of the regions Special Events. Aka- Hot August Nights, Italian Festival, Blues, Brew's and BBQ, TEDx-UNR, Chambers-Directions, Pioneer Center-Broadway series, Bowling Stadium-Televised tournaments, Rib Cook-Off,

●Ultimately "Bought Out" by new upstart.

Stagecraft – Carson City, Nevada September 1995 – July 1998

Production Manager / Design / Sales Manager

Manage production sales and contract negations, oversee every aspect of national and international tours. Scenic- Sets, props, backdrops, museum display, marketing branding. Professional design, building services for touring and permanent installations. Crafts included; carpentry, metals, electrical, lighting, audio, video, rigging, fabric, scenic shops and crews. Manage daily staff of over 20-30 union crew and laborers. This position was to be dissolved if not improved.

●I re-tooled all production methods. As well as scheduling.

●Marketed company's new business to clients.

●Turned substantial profit in the first year. Became leading revenue department within company.

Skills:

Production Management Sales & Service Pro Office proficient

Excellent Client Relations HR trained & skilled Vast Computer knowledge

Venue Management Contract Negotiation Microsoft and Google suites

Technical Direction Lighting and Scenic Design Adobe & Blender training

Stage Management High & Low volt electrics CAD and Vectorworks

Professional Certifications: OSHA 30 Safety training and certification & OSHA Lift certification

Awards:

Platinum Album

Cherry Poppin Daddies,

“Zoot Suit Riot”

Set Designer & Lighting

Production Manager

Professional Affiliations:

ACT 1, Affiliated Crafts

Union Local 1, New York

IATSE 363

International Stagehands

Board of Trustees

Credits:

Film-

“The Bodyguard” (1992)

“Showgirls” (1995)

Concert Video-

Cher, Extravaganza

“Live at the Mirage” (1992)

Madonna, The Girlie Show

“Live Down Under” (1993)

Barbra Streisand, Live “Madison Square Garden” (1994)

Television-

HBO - Cathouse,

“The Musical” (2008)

Technical Director

Broadway-

Metro (1992-musical)

Tony Award Nominee

In 1975, Matt Jones began working in school and civic theater productions. By 1977 he was employed with Bill Graham Presents and High Sierra Concerts as followspot crew chief until 1978, when he was hired as warehouse manager and lead technician for Holzmueller Theatrical.

Matt relocated to California in the early 1980's to work as sales/production manager for Sacramento Theatrical Lighting. He ultimately joined Morpheus Lights in 1989 touring world-wide with many top performing musical legends. After a decade on the road, he decided to return home and "Hang up is luggage!".

He was often asked to provide his professional skill to productions and events of every kind for many companies in the region. He soon decided to form his own company choosing the unique name “Eccentric Enterprise” once he realized, "I must be crazy to still be doing this!".

Matt started Eccentric Enterprise in 1995 to provide design, consultation, equipment, crew, and technical production and event management services. It became a Nevada corporation in 2001 under the trade name Bright Productions. In 2006 a subsidiary sales company called XN-Tric was created providing specialized theatrical products and equipment to Northern Nevada and California.

Eccentric Enterprise, Inc. eventually reorganized facilitating the closure of Bright Productions. However, XN-Tric continued to grow over the years providing expendable and equipment sales throughout Northern Nevada until its acquisition by new owners in 2015.

Matt possess an unmatched talent and refined skill developed over forty years as a professional in the entertainment and event production industry. He clearly understands both the business side as well as creative aspects of his work.

Although Eight years before moving to Sacramento, working as an aspiring lighting designer, I worked many shows with the legends of the music industry. Working for Holzmuller Theatrical, Bill Graham Presents, Michael Schivo (High Sierra Concerts), and many other producers. Officially my "Touring" career began in 1989. Leaving Sacramento Theatrical (after 7 years), I started working with Morpheus Lighting. They were one of two major moving light companies of the time. Here is that list;

1989 The Grateful Dead : Chinese New Years (Oakland Coliseum)- Technician (1st official show)

1990 Cher : Heart of Stone Tour- Lead Technician/Special effects

1990 Grateful Dead: Summer Stadium Tour-Head Electrician

1991 Huey Lewis and the News : Hard at Play - Head Electrician Moving light operator

1991 Van Halen : For Carnal Knowledge Tour- Rigging and motor control (w/Knut Skjonberg)

1992 Chrysler Olympic Skate tour: Brian Boitano and Katarina Witt - Head Electrician /Moving light operator

1992 The Bodyguard (Film) Whitney Huston / Kevin Costner - Head Electrician/Crew Chief

1992-1993 Bruce Springsteen : Lucky Town / Human Touch- Crew chief /Moving light programmer-operator

1992 "Metro" The Musical (Broadway) Crew chief /Moving light lead

1993 Duran Duran ; Wedding Album - Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator

1993 Ice Capades with Dorothy Hamlin Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator

1994 Madonna : Girlie Show - Crew chief

1994 Barbara Streisand : The Concert Tour - Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator

1995-1997 The Beach Boys - Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator

1996 Showgirls (Film) Elizabeth Berkley / Gina Gershon / Kyle McLaughlin- Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator

1998-2000 Cherry Poppin Daddies- Production Manager/Set Designer/ Lighting Designer. (Platinum award winner)

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