Production Manager - Live Events & TV/Film

Bill Bell

Orange, CA 213-***-****

*******************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/billbellprodmgr

Production/Stage Manager

Well-established Production Manager with extensive experience coordinating technical and creative elements for events within live entertainment, TV, and film environments. Resourceful with strong organizational and communication skills, strategizing with department heads and key players within the entertainment industry. Strategic planner with management expertise in overseeing production teams and backstage operations to meet all milestones, deadlines, and budget requirements. Entrepreneurial minded with understanding of performing arts business and financial management to lead successful production events. Technically refined skills with ability to conduct training regarding utilization and implementation of theatrical equipment, with emphasis on maintaining safety protocols.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning & Implementation

A/V Planning & Operation

Team Leadership & Development

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Technical Theatre

Tour & Stage Production Mgmt.

Project Management

Live Event Management

Professional Experience

Soka University of America - Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo, CA

Production Services Manager Contract – 2022 - 2023

Managed all production aspects, ensuring seamless execution and safety across diverse programs.

Oversaw resources, coordinated supervision, and executed implementation strategies.

Facilitated accurate setup, operation, and dismantling of equipment for events.

Procured necessary supplies and managed staffing needs, including hospitality arrangements.

Acted as the primary liaison between event staff, service providers, and production teams.

Efficiently addressed operational concerns to maintain smooth event flow.

Recruited and trained a team of student employees to support PAC operations.

Collaborated with internal departments and external vendors to facilitate successful events.

Coordinated setup activities, technical services, and equipment requirements with the IT and faculty’s departments.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, CA 2019 – 2021

Assistant Technical Director/Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Developed plans and schedules in line with production goals, costs, and deadlines, to be in-line with City of La Mirada regulations and resolutions. Supervised all aspects of production, master carpentry, and stage rigging functions including maintenance, inventory, and facility configuration requirements. Oversaw scheduling, support, and performance of facilities maintenance staff. Created and implemented maintenance work order submission procedure.

Identified areas of improvement, including outdated technical specifications, and devised corrective plan to update website information.

Improved backstage operations by ensuring stage crew call procedures remained compliant with city regulations. Supported process of advancing all technical theater requirements for optimal productivity.

Enhanced safety measures by enforcing safe production practices.

Operated as on-site Technical Director for load-ins, rehearsals, performances, and load-outs.

Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall/AEG Presents, Los Angeles, CA 2006 – 2018

Production Manager

Coordinated production schedule and created budgets for all live and televised arts and entertainment productions, theater productions, operas, and movie screenings, in collaboration with Directors, Producers, and department heads. Facilitated discussions regarding set, costume, A/V, lighting, and hospitality to ensure alignment with budget and event specifications. Communicated detailed plans to cast, venue management, city officials, and production staff. Supervised production team, department heads and stagehands. Controlled all load-ins and load-outs. Mediated interdepartmentally with clients, vendors, Union BA, LAPD/LAFD, and venue management. Cultivated exceptional vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and service agreements for production and talent needs. Contributed to multiple I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 Collective Bargaining sessions.

Instrumental in effectively planning, budgeting, coordinating, and executing back-to-back event turnovers in multiple spaces (6,300 cap Auditorium, 54,000sqft Expo Hall, & multiple indoor & outdoor spaces) for up to 12,000 guests, artists, and staff.

Maintained cost effective staffing levels, equipment rental procurement and production equipment purchases.

Created and managed production budgets. Processed all payroll, settlements, collections, and payments.

Additional Experience

House of Blues Entertainment, Anaheim, CA 2000 - 2005

Production Manager

Led end-to-end operative plans for all live, televised, film, and special events. Recruited, trained, and managed all stage, sound, lighting, hospitality, and administrative staff for production department and off-site events. Coordinated daily schedules and created show budgets and P&L statements. Ensured correct installation and operation of all production and Audio-Visual equipment for music hall and restaurant. Headed execution of more than 1,000 successful concerts, club nights, special events, and film shoots.

Served as Facilities Manager of maintenance team at House of Blues’ Downtown Disney venue.

Exceeded expectations for all live performances and events, while remaining within show production budgets.

Prior experience as Sales & Project Manager for McNally Enterprises, Orange CA; Touring Production Manager for Pat Benatar; Touring Production Manager – Monitor Engineer for Just Koz Entertainment (Dave Koz) Beverly Hills, CA; Vice-president for Colorado Concert Systems, Inc. Longmont, CO.; Touring Stage Manager - Backline Tec for Berlin.

Education/Proficiencies

GED - Colorado Department of Education

Microsoft Office Pro, Google Suite, Microsoft Project, Quick Books, FileMaker Pro. Windows, Mac. Nitro Pro

Professional Training

Red Cross CPR & First Aid

OSHA Safety Training - Mobil Elevated Work Platforms and Lifts

OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training - Construction

ANSI 359.2 Fall Protection Competent Person Training

Interview Skills and Legal Requirements for Managers

Financial Essentials Training for Managers

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