Anthony J. Adams
Silver Spring,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic production leader with extensive experience at Nutcracker! The Magical Christmas Ballet is adept at schedule management and production improvements. Excelled in partner relationship management and performance optimization, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in implementing oversight strategies, demonstrating a unique blend of technical prowess and interpersonal skills. Highly skilled Technical Director with broad experience managing the technical aspects of theatrical, broadcast, and live productions. Strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of technology integration for seamless operations. Notable impacts in previous roles include streamlined processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw tour production schedules and labor needs, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Managed technical advance for each tour venue, ensuring all technical requirements were met.
- Hired and supervised touring crew, establishing efficient load-in and load-out schedules.
- Directed touring cast and crew, ensuring seamless coordination and performance.
- Worked closely with producer to oversee budgeting and organization for performances.
Production Manager
JeCaryous Entertainment
03.2019 - Current
- Managed a touring cast and crew, facilitating smooth production processes and consistent performance excellence.
- Coordinated technical advancements for each venue across all tours.
- Managed the hiring and oversight of touring crew to maintain high production standards.
- Oversaw the scheduling of load-in and load-out activities, enhancing overall production timelines.
- Confirmed budgets for union and non-union labor calls.
- Supervised local crews throughout load-in and load-out operations.
Lead Technician
The RMartin Group
02.2015 - Current
- Work directly with clients to budget, organize, design audio/visual production for events
- Provide production services for client events
- Responsible for managing, planning, staffing production crew for events
- Plan and organize the technical requirements for all shows and meetings
- Produce and direct video productions
- Produce slides and power point presentations
Production Manager
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
10.2012 - Current
- Directing touring cast and crew
- Technical Advance of each venue of all tours
- Hiring and managing touring crew
- Setting load in and out schedules
- Confirming budgets for union and non union labor calls
- Direct local crews during load in and out
- Call show cues during performances
Production Manager
Shepard AV
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
Production Manager/Theatre Arts Dept.
The Alabama State University
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Coordinate with the chair, faculty, and staff members to insure the management and consistent flow of communication concerning production preparation, operation, and follow-up
- Work in conjunction with the chair to create and oversee production budgets
- Develop and manage the yearly calendar
- Manage and supervise the facilities with the Technical Director/Scene Shop & Facilities Manager (office, storage space, performance space, lobby, green room, dressing rooms, black box, dance studio, Acadome flex space)
- Work with the Technical Director/Scene Shop & Facilities Manager during set builds, painting, strikes, and storage activities
- Provide leadership properties for departmental productions in both Theater & Dance- including, but not limited to sourcing, creating, building, etc
- Of properties
- Serve as coordinator for publicity for all departmental events for both Theater & Dance, and departmental sponsored student events
- Oversee production crews in conjunction with faculty members in each area, and perform other duties as assigned
Lead Technician
Access AV
02.2009 - 01.2015
- Work directly with clients to budget, organize, design audio/visual production for events
- Provide production services for client events
- Responsible for managing, planning, staffing production crew for events
- Plan and organize the technical requirements for all shows and meetings
- Produce and direct video productions
- Produce slides and power point presentations
Director of Event Technology
PSAV/Omni Shoreham Hotel
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Responsible for overall operations management, revenue and profitability of assigned location(s) while ensuring the utmost in client and hotel partner satisfaction
- Provide learning and development opportunities for employees
- Functions as primary liaison with property to handle any issues and to manage the hotel contract
- Manage an efficient and profitable AV and Business Center (where applicable) operation
- Focus on revenue maximization & cost control, in accordance with company standard operating procedures
- Manage and proactively execute the company sales process through advanced client contact
- Improve and leverage the location and property’s market position and share
- Provide outstanding customer service to clients by establishing excellent working relationships with hotel/resort staff and executives, company team members, neighboring locations, and all vendors
- Mentor technicians to also provide this level of customer service
- Maintain a positive employee relations environment for all AV and Business Center (if applicable) team members
- Manage performance, address employee concerns, maintain adequate staffing levels, and facilitate team development
- Lead by example in portraying a polished, professional image according to the guidelines in the Employee Guide
- Effectively utilize all company computer systems and software programs and ensure technicians are properly trained to use them
- Complete standard and as-needed reports accurately and on-time
- Actively participates in overall company programs/committees where applicable
- Supervise security, inventory control, transportation and maintenance of equipment
- Ensure all employees are properly trained in all areas
Director of Operations/Project Manager
PSAV/Omni Shoreham Hotel
08.2007 - 06.2008
- To insure the highest standards of service to the client / guest while maintaining Audio Visual operations efficiency, intradepartmental communication, and a cohesive relationship with other departments
- Interviewing, selecting, training and conducting performance appraisals and coaching employees as well as plans and directs the work of technicians
- Resolving employee situations or guest challenges
- Manage the development of the A/V department and Technicians
- Oversee the daily sets and clears of group business
- Schedule staff members to ensure appropriate business levels will be accommodated
- Plan and direct the work of the technicians
- Research and remain current on new technology and equipment to purchase
- Perform exceptional communication skills throughout all functions of the job i.e
- Guests, department managers, and fellow employees
- Supportive to property-wide training programs including but not limited to OSHA, Safety, Educational and Employee Enhancement programs to assure the continual upgrading of department personnel
Technical Coordinator
Swank Audio Visuals/ Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington DC
05.2005 - 09.2007
- Provided production services to hotel events
- Provided audio-visual technical support for meetings, conferences, conventions, teleconferences and events for the hotel clients
- Maintained inventory and provided maintenance for all production and audio video equipment
Project Manager
Swank Audio Visuals/ Events Services Washington DC
03.2007 - 07.2007
- Work directly with clients to budget, organize, design audio/visual production for events
- Provide production services for client events
- Responsible for managing, planning, staffing production crew for events
- Plan and organize the technical requirements for all shows and meetings
- Produce and direct video productions
- Produce slides and power point presentations
Production Manager
Lincoln Theater Washington, DC
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Organize the costing, purchase and delivery of all production materials and their construction
- Manage and strictly control the production budget as set by the Managing Director, abiding by the company’s financial systems
- Liaise with and support the director and designers engaged by the theatre
- Ensure strict adherence to schedules and deadlines
- Organize and lead regular production meetings
- Oversee the load-in and strike of the set, and to take a hands-on role throughout production week
- Payroll for technical staff
Facilities Manager
Howard University
10.2002 - 08.2004
- Provided daily building maintenance support for television station
- Direct supervision for all facilities support staff
- Oversaw inventory and maintenance of all production equipment, transportation vehicles and all office equipment
- Managed station usage schedule
- Maintained staff payroll
- Oversaw preparation and coordination of on and off-site meetings, including hotel and travel arrangements
- Responsible for all office supplies distribution, ordering and inventory
- Negotiated building vendor services and contracts for television station
- Maintained files on equipment information relating to building services
- Worked closely with station General Manager on the planning and execution of special projects
Technical Director
Projection Presentation at the International Trade Center, Washington DC
04.2000 - 10.2002
- Provided production services to all university events
- Provided audio-visual technical support for meetings, conferences, conventions, teleconferences and events for the Trade Center clients
- Stage management for all productions
- Oversaw inventory and maintenance of all production and audio video equipment
- Produced and directed several video productions
Production Manager
Cramton Auditorium/ Howard University
08.1985 - 03.2000
Asst. Production Manager
Whitney Houston
11.1993 - 06.1996
Education
High School Diploma -
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
Washington, DC01.1980
Some College (No Degree) - Broadcast Production, Technical Theater
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Production updates
- Production improvements
- Implementation oversight
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Partner relationship management
- Performance optimization
Training
- Vector Works2014 (University of Maryland/Audit Class)
- CAD2012 (Howard University/Cramton Auditorium)
References
References Available Upon Request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Director
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
11.2024 - Current
Production Manager
Shepard AV
08.2022 - 09.2024
Production Manager
JeCaryous Entertainment
03.2019 - Current
Production Manager/Theatre Arts Dept.
The Alabama State University
06.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Technician
The RMartin Group
02.2015 - Current
Production Manager
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
10.2012 - Current
Lead Technician
Access AV
02.2009 - 01.2015
Director of Event Technology
PSAV/Omni Shoreham Hotel
06.2008 - 12.2008
Director of Operations/Project Manager
PSAV/Omni Shoreham Hotel
08.2007 - 06.2008
Project Manager
Swank Audio Visuals/ Events Services Washington DC
03.2007 - 07.2007
Production Manager
Lincoln Theater Washington, DC
09.2006 - 03.2007
Technical Coordinator
Swank Audio Visuals/ Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington DC
05.2005 - 09.2007
Facilities Manager
Howard University
10.2002 - 08.2004
Technical Director
Projection Presentation at the International Trade Center, Washington DC
04.2000 - 10.2002
Asst. Production Manager
Whitney Houston
11.1993 - 06.1996
Production Manager
Cramton Auditorium/ Howard University
08.1985 - 03.2000
High School Diploma -
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Broadcast Production, Technical Theater
Howard University
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