ANDREW J. LALA
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Entertainment Production Services, Live Events, Touring, Festivals, and private events. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Production and Stage Management
Rival Entertainment-Delta Cargo
05.2024 - Current
- Multi-day event of meetings. An evening with red carpet, cocktail hour, seated dinner, and award ceremony for Delta top achievers in the Delta Airlines Cargo Division.
Production and Stage Management
Rival Entertainment-Delta Connect
05.2024 - Current
- Multi-day event of meetings. An evening with red carpet, cocktail hour, seated dinner, and award ceremony for Delta top achievers in the Delta Airlines
Producer
Rival Entertainment-Delta Return to Normandy
05.2024 - Current
- Annual special event honoring the military folks who were part of Normandy invasion during WWII, 4th consecutive year commemorating D-Day anniversary.
Production & Stage Management Crews for International Festival
OYE Fest
01.2024 - Current
Production & Stage Management
One Music Fest
2013 - Current
- Annual multi-day, multi-stage festival in Atlanta, GA
Producer
Rival Entertainment-Delta Vacations
05.2025 - 05.2025
- An evening with red carpet, cocktail hour, seated dinner, and award ceremony for Delta top achievers in the Delta Vacations.
Producer/Production Management/Stage Management
Delta Gala-100 Celebrating 100 Years
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Delta Celebrates it's 100 year anniversary.
- Venue: Delta Flight Museum
- PRESS
Production Stage Management
Political Rally
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Artists: Jon Bon Jovi, Micheal Stipe (REM), The War & Treaty with the Detroit Choir, etc.
- Event: The Campaign Trail
- Venue: Park
- PRESS LINK
- REVIEWS, PICS/VIDEO
Production Management & Production Coordinator
National Black Arts Festival
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Artists: Various
- Rappers Delight: A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop
- Venue: Westside Paper
Tour/Production/Stage Management
Pat Benetar - Pullman Yards
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Artists: Pat Benetar, FM Global annual corporate event.
- Advanced and executed a headlined event.
- Venue: Pullman Yards
Tour/Production/Stage Management for artist Chromeo
Chromeo - Coachella
04.2023 - 04.2023
- US Tour with Artists as Tour Management, Production Management, Stage Management.Artists: Chromeo
- Advanced and executed two different weekends of performances @Coachella with a crew of Tour Manager, Production Manager, 2x Stage Managers, 2x Drivers/Production Assistants, and various tour dates on US Tour.
- PRESS LINK
- PRESS LINK
- PRESS LINK
Production Management & Production Coordinator
National Black Arts Festival
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Artists: Various
- Venue: The Woodruff Arts Center
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
Rival Entertainment - Delta Airlines
01.2023 - 01.2023
- High-end, multi-day executive meetings for Delta Airlines CEO, top Executives along with 1k VIP business development partners and patrons.
Production Management & Production Coordinator
Antigone in Savannah
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Artists: Band, Choir, Actors, Panel Discussion, Q & A
- First African Baptist Church + The Unnamed Square
Production & Stage Management
Rival Entertainment Presents - Delta Airlines
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Delta honors associates throughout its worldwide operations with an annual epic event with red carpet, music, general session, afterparty, etc...
- Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport
Production & Stage Management
Atlanta United Kit Launch
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Private event for Atlanta United Soccer Team season ticket holders (and the press) to unveil the 2022 new Kit (season jersey).
- The event featured talent from Kit Corvet and his band as well as DJ EU and many others.
- Piedmont Park
- ATLANTA UNITED 2022 KIT LINK
- SHOW LINK
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: Birthday Bash
2019 - 01.2022
- Delta Talent Show, Zac Brown Band, DJ’s,
- Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport - Delta Hangar
Production Management, Stage Managers, Stage Crew
The Candler Park Music & Food Festival
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Production Support for Rival Entertainment, Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: A330 Olympic Unveiling
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Unveiling of an airbus A330 for Delta and the Olympics
- Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport - Delta Operations Hangar
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: 2021 Chairman's Club 25th Anniversary Event
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Unveiling of an airbus A330 for Delta and the Olympics
- Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport - Delta Operations Hangar
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
One Music Fest
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Two-day concert series in Centennial Olympic Park. Three stages, 35+ Musicians, 35+ DJ Sets.
- Artists: H.E.R., The Isley Brothers, Ari Lennox, Too Short, TI, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, etc. 35+ Artists, 35+ Dj’s
- Centennial Olympic Park
- EVENT RECAP VIDEO
Production & Stage Management
Candler Park Music & Food Festival
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Two day concert series
- Artists: Galactic, The Infamous Stringdusters, Ripe, Spafford, The Dirty Guv’nahs, Marco Benevento, The Vegabonds, Hedonistas, Voodoo Visionary, Webster, DJ Sets: Airwolf, Moneyshot
- Candler Park
- PRESS LINK
Production Management, Labor & Vendor Management
Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Jesse Ahern - Boston to Berkeley 2 Tour
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Live Outdoor Concert, Load in/show/out.
- The Atlanta Civic Center
- PRESS LINK
Covid Compliance Officers and Ambassadors
Triller Fight Club
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Provided full crew of certified CC’s (Covid Compliance Officers) and CCA’s (Covid Compliance Ambassadors) for a live concert/boxing event Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, Snoop Dogg, Mario Lopez, Ice Cube, Justin Beiber, Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo+Major Lazer, Too Short, Pete Davidson, Taylor Hill, E-40, Quavo+Kid Lee, Jahlil White, etc.
- Mercedes Benz Stadium
- EVENT LINK
- PRESS LINK
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Artists: Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, Migos, Money Mu, Moneybagg Yo, Mooski, YSL, Yung Blue, etc.
- Advance all artists and run the stage.
- Georgia State Stadium
- EVENT LINK
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: The Spirit of Delta Unveiling
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Production Management for an unveiling of the new Spirit of Delta aircraft.
- Hartsfield International Airport - Delta Hangar
- VENUE LINK
Production Management, Video Team for Aretha Franklin Premiere at outdoor drive-in.
National Geographic: Genius: Aretha Franklin
01.2021 - 01.2021
- National Geographic Channel's GENIUS focuses on the untold stories of the world's most brilliant innovators. This season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius, her incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact she has had on music and culture. Starring Academy-Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin. The series premiered in NYC, LA, and Atlanta simultaneously. Our team handled the video production components at the Atlanta premiere.
- Starlight Drive-In Theatre
- PRESS LINK
- REVIEW
Production & Stage Management
Big Night Out Concert Series
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Three day socially distanced/streaming concert series
- Centennial Olympic Park
- Artists: Moon Taxi, PPPP, Marcus King Trio, KP The Great, Big Boi
- REVIEW
- PRESS LINK
- PRESS LINK
Production & Stage Management
Dani Leigh
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Live Concert & Video Streaming Event
- Dominican Musician Artist Dani Leigh music video.
Production & Stage Management
Fast & Furious 9 Premiere Fan Fest, Superbowl
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Live Broadcast on NBC, The Road to F9: Fast & Furious Fan Fest
- Hosted by: Tyrese Gibson & Maria Menounos
- Artists: Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth, Ozuna & Ludacris
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
- REVIEW
Promoter Rep & Production Management
Gateway Arena
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoter Rep for Gateway Arena/The Fox Theatre
Production Management, Stage Managers, Stage Crew, Production Office Crew
Atlanta Jazz Festival
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Sony Stage Production Manager, Stage Manager
Something in the Water Festival
01.2019 - 01.2019
Producer, Production Management Team
Rolling Stone Live: Atlanta
01.2019 - 01.2019
- 2019 Superbowl Pre-Show Party @ The Goat Farm
- Co-produced with Rival Entertainment
- Artists: Young Thug, Gunna, Lil Keed, Ludacris and Questlove
Production Management, Vendor & Labor Management
Curlfest
01.2019 - 01.2019
- 2019 Live Outdoor Event for Curly Girl Collective
- Production Director, Site Management, Production Coordinator, Logistic Manager, Logistics coordinator, Stage Management, Talent Coordinator, Production Assistants
- Artists: Various
- Candler Park
Production & Stage Management
Foo Fighters
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Production Support for Rival Entertainment
- Artists: The Struts, Foo Fighters
- Atlanta, GA - Georgia State Stadium
Director of Operations
Rhino Staging
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production Stage Management
Spotify @ SXSW
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Production Support for Spotify, Spotify House
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production Stage Manager
Project Pabst
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Artists: Iggy Pop, Dinosaur Jr. The Internet, Peaches, Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, etc.
Tour & Production Management
Terence Blanchard - Cicely Tyson Tribute
01.2017 - 01.2017
- 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Production Stage Management
7th & 8th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supporting Big Gig Productions & Russell Carter Artist Management
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production & Stage Management
Jingle Jam
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Production Support for Rival Entertainment
- 2015 Fox Theatre
- 2014 Cobb Energy Centre
- 2011-2013: The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, GA
Tour & Production Management
Terence Blanchard's E-Collective
01.2015 - 01.2015
- 2015 US & European Tour, London Jazz Festival, Bologna Jazz Festival
Tour Manager, Production Manager
Terence Blanchard Quintet with the Berkeley Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2015
- A Tale of God's Will: A Requiem for Katrina
Tour Manager, Production Manager
Terence Blanchard Quintet with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2015
- The Movie Music of Spike Lee & Terence Blanchard, Arsht Center for Performing Arts, Knight Concert Hall
Stage Manager, Backline Technician
BET: Hip-Hop Awards Pre-Show with Future
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Production Support for Stage Audio Production, Centennial Park
- Artists: Future, etc.
Production Manager, Stage Manager
Rival Entertainment-Foo Fighters With Gary Clark Jr
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Production Support for Rival Entertainment, Centennial Park
- Artists: Gary Clark Jr. The Foo Fighters
Backline Technician - Drums/ Percussion/ DJ
Usher
01.2015 - 01.2015
Production Manager, Stage Manager
AIDS Healthcare Foundation V2 End HIV Concert
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Production Support for AHF & The Fox Theatre
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production Stage Manager
Jeezy TM 101 10th Anniversary
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Production Support for Artist, SAP, Fox Theatre
- Artists: Outkast, TI, Kanye West, Usher, Bun B, DJ Drama
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Tour Manager
The Indigo Girls
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Production Crew for Artist, US Summer Tour
Stage Manager & Backline Technician
Richard Marx
01.2015 - 01.2015
Crew Referral Services - Runners/Drivers/Production Assistants
Lana Del Rey
01.2011 - 01.2015
Production Manager, Stage Manager
I'll Take You There – Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Provided Production Support for Event, The Auditorium Theatre
- Artists: Mavis Staples, Gregg Allman, Ryan Bingham, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Widespread Panic, Bonnie Raitt, etc.
Production Stage Manager
One More For The Fans! – Celebrating The Songs & Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Provided Production Support for Event, The Fox Theatre
- Artists: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trace Adkins, Alabama, Gregg Allman, Charlie Daniels, Peter Frampton, Warren Haynes, Jason Isbell, and www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Backline Technician - Guitar Technician
Melissa Etheridge
01.2014 - 01.2014
- 2014 The View, New York, NY, 2010 The Ellen Degeneres Show, Los Angeles, CA
Technical Director, Production & Stage Managment
Outkast Atlast
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Production Support for Rival Entertainment, Centennial Park
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production & Stage Management
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John - Celebrating Mac and His Music
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Provided Production Support for Event, The Saenger Theatre
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production & Stage Management
All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Provided Production Support for Event, The Fox Theatre
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Production & Stage Managment
Party in the Park Festival
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Clients & Artists: Various, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
- Centennial Olympic Park
- PRESS LINK
Production Manager, Stage Manager
Wall Street Rocks
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided Production Support for Event, 2014 Highline Ballroom, 2011 - 2013 Irving Plaza
- Clients & Artists: Multiple, please see 'Client Work History' and/or www.lalaproductions.com/clients for more details
Education
Associate of Arts - Audio & Video Production
The Art Institute of Houston
TX05-1997
Associate of Arts - Music
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-1994
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking & Problem-solving
- Organization and time management
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Producer
Rival Entertainment-Delta Vacations
05.2025 - 05.2025
Producer/Production Management/Stage Management
Delta Gala-100 Celebrating 100 Years
03.2025 - 03.2025
Production Stage Management
Political Rally
11.2024 - 11.2024
Production and Stage Management
Rival Entertainment-Delta Cargo
05.2024 - Current
Production and Stage Management
Rival Entertainment-Delta Connect
05.2024 - Current
Producer
Rival Entertainment-Delta Return to Normandy
05.2024 - Current
Production & Stage Management Crews for International Festival
OYE Fest
01.2024 - Current
Production Management & Production Coordinator
National Black Arts Festival
06.2023 - 06.2023
Tour/Production/Stage Management
Pat Benetar - Pullman Yards
04.2023 - 04.2023
Tour/Production/Stage Management for artist Chromeo
Chromeo - Coachella
04.2023 - 04.2023
Production Management & Production Coordinator
National Black Arts Festival
02.2023 - 02.2023
Production & Stage Management
Rival Entertainment - Delta Airlines
01.2023 - 01.2023
Production Management & Production Coordinator
Antigone in Savannah
01.2022 - 01.2022
Production & Stage Management
Rival Entertainment Presents - Delta Airlines
01.2022 - 01.2022
Production & Stage Management
Atlanta United Kit Launch
01.2022 - 01.2022
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: A330 Olympic Unveiling
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: 2021 Chairman's Club 25th Anniversary Event
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production & Stage Management
One Music Fest
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production & Stage Management
Candler Park Music & Food Festival
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production Management, Labor & Vendor Management
Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Jesse Ahern - Boston to Berkeley 2 Tour
01.2021 - 01.2021
Covid Compliance Officers and Ambassadors
Triller Fight Club
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production & Stage Management
Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: The Spirit of Delta Unveiling
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production Management, Video Team for Aretha Franklin Premiere at outdoor drive-in.
National Geographic: Genius: Aretha Franklin
01.2021 - 01.2021
Production & Stage Management
Big Night Out Concert Series
01.2020 - 01.2020
Production & Stage Management
Dani Leigh
01.2020 - 01.2020
Production & Stage Management
Fast & Furious 9 Premiere Fan Fest, Superbowl
01.2020 - 01.2020
Promoter Rep & Production Management
Gateway Arena
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sony Stage Production Manager, Stage Manager
Something in the Water Festival
01.2019 - 01.2019
Producer, Production Management Team
Rolling Stone Live: Atlanta
01.2019 - 01.2019
Production Management, Vendor & Labor Management
Curlfest
01.2019 - 01.2019
Production & Stage Management
Foo Fighters
01.2018 - 01.2018
Production Stage Manager
Project Pabst
01.2017 - 01.2017
Tour & Production Management
Terence Blanchard - Cicely Tyson Tribute
01.2017 - 01.2017
Director of Operations
Rhino Staging
01.2016 - 01.2018
Production Stage Management
7th & 8th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival
01.2016 - 01.2017
Production Stage Management
Spotify @ SXSW
01.2015 - 01.2018
Production & Stage Management
Jingle Jam
01.2015 - 01.2015
Tour & Production Management
Terence Blanchard's E-Collective
01.2015 - 01.2015
Tour Manager, Production Manager
Terence Blanchard Quintet with the Berkeley Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2015
Tour Manager, Production Manager
Terence Blanchard Quintet with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2015
Stage Manager, Backline Technician
BET: Hip-Hop Awards Pre-Show with Future
01.2015 - 01.2015
Production Manager, Stage Manager
Rival Entertainment-Foo Fighters With Gary Clark Jr
01.2015 - 01.2015
Backline Technician - Drums/ Percussion/ DJ
Usher
01.2015 - 01.2015
Production Manager, Stage Manager
AIDS Healthcare Foundation V2 End HIV Concert
01.2015 - 01.2015
Production Stage Manager
Jeezy TM 101 10th Anniversary
01.2015 - 01.2015
Tour Manager
The Indigo Girls
01.2015 - 01.2015
Stage Manager & Backline Technician
Richard Marx
01.2015 - 01.2015
Production Management, Stage Managers, Stage Crew
The Candler Park Music & Food Festival
01.2014 - 01.2022
Production Manager, Stage Manager
I'll Take You There – Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples
01.2014 - 01.2014
Production Stage Manager
One More For The Fans! – Celebrating The Songs & Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd
01.2014 - 01.2014
Backline Technician - Guitar Technician
Melissa Etheridge
01.2014 - 01.2014
Technical Director, Production & Stage Managment
Outkast Atlast
01.2014 - 01.2014
Production & Stage Management
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John - Celebrating Mac and His Music
01.2014 - 01.2014
Production & Stage Management
All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman
01.2014 - 01.2014
Production & Stage Managment
Party in the Park Festival
01.2012 - 01.2014
Production Management, Stage Managers, Stage Crew, Production Office Crew
Atlanta Jazz Festival
01.2011 - 01.2020
Crew Referral Services - Runners/Drivers/Production Assistants
Lana Del Rey
01.2011 - 01.2015
Production Manager, Stage Manager
Wall Street Rocks
01.2011 - 01.2013
Production & Stage Management
One Music Fest
2013 - Current
Production & Stage Management
Delta Airlines: Birthday Bash
2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Audio & Video Production
The Art Institute of Houston
Associate of Arts - Music
The University of Southern Mississippi
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