Brian McNair
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Live Event Producer with extensive experience in audio-visual production and stakeholder communication at Booz Allen Hamilton. Demonstrated ability to maximize revenue and enhance audience engagement through innovative event strategies. Expertise in vendor negotiation and project leadership, ensuring high-impact live events are executed seamlessly. Proven success in managing teams to deliver quality productions on time and within budget.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Event Producer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
McLean, Virginia
09.2005 - Current
- Facilitated live events by overseeing schedules and coordinating logistics for all participants.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align event goals and expectations.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure services and materials for events.
- Produced detailed event documentation for planning and execution reference.
- Led rehearsals to ensure seamless performances during live events.
- Reviewed feedback provided by attendees following each show in order to make necessary adjustments going forward.
- Developed strategies to maximize revenue opportunities associated with live events.
- Managed the logistical elements of live events including catering, transportation, security.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to special events production.
- Coordinated with technical staff on audio and visual requirements for all events.
- Organized pre-event rehearsals and post-event debriefings for staff members involved in live productions.
- Assisted clients with designing unique experiences that are tailored specifically to their needs.
- Supervised setup crew during load-in and tear down processes at various venues.
- Developed detailed timelines and budgets for individual projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness of each event.
Unified Communications Voice and Video Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
McLean, VA
09.2005 - Current
- Installed and configured video equipment for live events to ensure seamless production.
- Troubleshot audio and video systems during live events to resolve technical issues promptly.
- Managed multiple camera angles and graphics integration in real time for enhanced broadcasts.
- Coordinated with clients to define specific requirements for video production services.
- Developed custom lighting designs that improved visual presentations on stage.
- Maintained organized inventory of video equipment and supplies for efficient operations.
- Operated robotic cameras and automated equipment during studio productions.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on video equipment to prevent potential failures.
Audio Visual Director
Presentation Services Audio Visual
Washington, DC
01.1991 - 05.2005
- Managed audio-visual equipment and personnel for corporate events.
- Developed production plans to ensure successful execution of all technical aspects of live events.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary audio-visual equipment for events.
- Created, edited, and managed soundtracks for video projects.
- Provided technical support during live events including troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Set up staging area according to client specifications while ensuring safety protocols are observed at all times.
- Planned budget allocations for purchasing new audiovisual materials or renting existing ones from vendors.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders prior to an event to discuss requirements and expectations.
- Researched emerging technologies related to audiovisual production in order to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and develop appropriate solutions using audiovisual technology.
- Analyzed customer feedback from previous events to identify areas needing improvement.
- Monitored progress during rehearsals or presentations to ensure quality standards are met.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding the status of audiovisual equipment after each event.
- Trained new staff members on the proper use of audiovisual technology and related procedures.
- Conducted pre-event tests to check the quality of sound systems, lighting systems, and other equipment used during performances or presentations.
- Performed maintenance on audiovisual equipment to keep it in top working condition at all times.
- Supervised a team of technicians responsible for setup and operation of various audio-visual devices at events.
- Maintained an inventory of all audio-visual equipment and supplies used in events.
- Ensured that all audio-visual components were functioning properly before each event started.
- Assisted in setting up and operating audio-visual equipment such as projectors, speakers, microphones.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Information And Communication Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Technical requirement generation
- Workflow optimization
- Adaptive learning
- Audio mixing
- Music production
- Live recording
- Analog recording
- Session management
- Project organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Customer Support
- Training and mentoring
- Video Conferencing
- Project Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Telecommunications equipment
- Visio
- ShoFlo
- Cisco WebEx
- MS Teams
- Slack
- Training Management
- Technical production
- Lighting Design
- Audience Engagement
- Creative Direction
- Sound Engineering
- Event Marketing
- Vendor negotiation
- Venue Selection
- Client Relations
- Requirements Gathering
- Contract Negotiation
- Payment Approval
- Clear Communication
- Signage and Display Preparation
- Self Motivation
- Cloud-Based Document Coordination
- Budget Oversight
- Meeting planning
- Event Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional Demeanor
- Event logistics
- Audio-visual production
- Live event execution
- Budget management
- Stakeholder communication
- Project planning
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Live streaming
- Lighting design
- Stage management
- Hospitality management
- Audio-visual expertise
- Creative direction
- Venue selection
- Speaker management
- Onsite execution
- Conflict resolution
- Event coordination
- Multitasking capacity
- Professional demeanor
- Meeting support
- Cloud-based document coordination
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Black Engineer Award (BEYA) 2024
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Live Event Producer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
09.2005 - Current
Unified Communications Voice and Video Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
09.2005 - Current
Audio Visual Director
Presentation Services Audio Visual
01.1991 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Information And Communication Technology
Northern Virginia Community College