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GEORGE E "G.E." JOHNSON III
*******@*******.*** 702-***-**** Birmingham, AL 35203
Forward-thinking project management leader confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Team coordination
Problem resolution
Training & Development
Time management
Customer service
First Aid/CPR/Safety Management and Training
Conflict resolution
Analytical
Process Change
Proficient with the following: public safety
communication systems, cellular infrastructure,
military communications, civil infrastructure
construction communication product, services
and systems proficiency
Stakeholder relationship management
Mobile Communications America
(Allcomm Wireless) Birmingham,
AL
Project Coordinator/Closeout
Coordinator/Safety Coordinator
01/2017 - Current
Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Updated and distributed weekly project schedules and milestones.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
Produced status reports for customers and senior
management.
Discussed proposals with vendors, contractors and facility review boards.
Documented labor hours and budget expenses for projects. Introduced change improvement plans to achieve goals, methodologies and initiatives.
Developed quality assurance controls for design approaches. SAC WIRELESS (Nokia)
Birmingham, AL
Project Coordinator/ Closeout
Coordinator
Managed work streams for both routine and special projects simultaneously.
Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
Summary
Skills
Experience
01/2015 - 01/2017 Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
Oversaw adherence to project timelines and budget
constraints.
Produced status reports for customers and senior
management.
JOHNSON INVESTIGATIONS
Birmingham, AL
Business Operations Specialist
01/2014 - 01/2015
"A Family owned organization" with multiple responsibilities. Focus in understanding and expedition for local public safety inclusive of police, fire and emergency medical services. (Details of responsibilities are defined as follows):
Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
Served court orders, including summonses and subpoenas. Provided proof of service and affidavits.
Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, telephone and in-person communications.
Revised documents, organized travel arrangements,
submiĴed billable hours and coordinated court documentation for timely filings.
Enforced regulations by reviewing federal and state laws to confirm compliance.
Gathered and analyzed large amounts of data for project research.
South Point Hotel Casino Las
Vegas, NV
Technical Director/Head Director
01/2011 - 01/2014
Highlights as Lead FOH "Front of House" Engineer and Technician while leveraging Yamaha PM 5DRH, Yamaha LS9, Avolite Diamond 5 (five) and Tiger touch technology and infrastructure for the following artists (As per your request, will provide full list of over 7 shows managed and responsible for successful completion):
-Tony Orlando
-The Gatlin Brothers
-Frankie Avalon
-Paul Revere and the Raiders
Developed forward-thinking solutions to expected technical issues.
Checked equipment and components for defects through proactive testing.
Liaised with clientele to ascertain project requirements and communicated with appropriate personnel to handle project planning and scheduling.
Troubleshot and resolved problems with programs and systems.
Kept production in line with company guidelines,
compliance requirements and quality standards.
David Saxe Productions Las Active responsibilities for "Saxe Theater-V and V2" inclusive of Vegas, NV
Technical Director
01/2009 - 01/2011
ALL aspects of lighting, audio and video of 12 (twelve) live performances per day between 3 (three) theaters (examples included below:
"Vegas!The Show"
"V-The Ulimate Variety Show"
"Fab Four"
"The Mentalist"
"Popvivich"
Troubleshot malfunctions with systems and programs to pinpoint root cause of issues and restore.
Executed and implemented solutions on time and within budget constraints.
Trained end-users in best practices to minimize errors and protect key data.
Integrated new technologies to meet area requirements. Maintained inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
CAD Institute, University of South AL
Auto CAD Certified And Mechanical Drafting Certified in Technology Education 01/2017
Full Sail University Winter Park, FL
Associates Degrees in Live Sound Reinforcement and Concert Lighting 01/1994
University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
Some College (No Degree) in Marine Biology
I.A.T.S.E Local 720 member 2000-2010
Vari Lite certified (VL 2500s and 3500s)
PADI Open water certified since 1986
PADI Advanced Night diving and Deep water certified PADI rescue diver certified 2010 CPR and First Aid certified PMP Training - 2022
Vari-lite
Specialized in Close Out Coordination of Projects and Billing (SAC Wireless, Allcomm and MCA) Understanding of two-way radio/cellular insfrastructure communications inclusive of products, services and systems.
Proficient with Ormandy, Newelo, Vectorworks, Frontline and MS Office (WORD, Excel, Powerpoint and Project)
Education and Training
Certifications
Additional Information
Planet Hollywood, Bally's Hotel and Casino and Royal Carribean Cruise Lines-Technical Director Lead Director in technical services for over 30 (thirty) years of performances throughout career ranging from longest running Vegas show "Jubilee" (Head Sound Engineer) to Director of both Lighting and Sound within the Largest Cruise Lines (Sovereign of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas, Splendor of the Seas, Nordic Empress and Splendor of the Seas). Utilized and and managed team for both sound, lighting and performers in FOH (Front of House) leveraging multiple consoles, boards, servers and software. Actively engaged in prior planning with equal stakeholders, crew and performers. Prior Work History Synopsis