Christian Culbertson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 4 years of experience in live event and television environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Inferno Dance
09.2022 - Current
- Managed a team of audiovisual contractors, ensuring high-quality production and event execution across multiple cities on tour.
- Supervised the operation and maintenance of a fleet of 4 box trucks, coordinating travel logistics and schedules to ensure timely event setups and tear-downs.
- Directed and led production staff during live events, overseeing the assembly of trussing, running cables, and setting up DJ consoles and sound boards.
- Collaborated with venue staff and event planners to coordinate technical needs, ensuring seamless integration of production elements with event vision.
- Responsible for the successful load-in and load-out processes, optimizing efficiency and minimizing downtime during event transitions.
- Managed audio setup and operation during events, ensuring optimal sound quality and troubleshooting technical issues in real-time.
- Ensured all production elements adhered to company standards and client specifications, consistently delivering a top-tier experience.
- Led rigging operations, ensuring safety protocols were followed while assembling and securing stage structures and equipment.
- Developed and maintained production schedules and timelines to guarantee smooth execution of complex events.
- Facilitated clear communication among team members, vendors, and clients to maintain a consistent and professional production environment.
Assistant Director
Middle Tennessee State University
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for coordinating commercial breaks with logger at ESPN for 2021 football season
- Communicated with on field official to ensure the broadcast was ready to enter a commercial break
- Communicated with director to count in and out of commercial breaks
Camera Operator
Middle Tennessee State University (MAP Program)
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Framed shots and operated jib arm and dolly for smooth camera movement.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Operated cameras for various live events, including sports, entertainment, news broadcasts and the Country Music Awards.
Summer Administrative Intern
Ripkurrent
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained status reports for client projects
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
- Used Zoho CRM to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material including customer feedback surveys
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media
- Increased customer engagement through social media
- Identified target market and key segments through in-depth analysis of markets and related trends
Education
Bachelor of Science - Film And Video Production
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2023
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Organizational skills
- Sound engineering
- Project management
- Video production
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Client relations
- Adobe creative suite
- Pre-production planning
- Multi-camera setup
- Lighting support
- Rigging preparation
Timeline
Production Manager
Inferno Dance
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
Middle Tennessee State University
09.2021 - 12.2023
Camera Operator
Middle Tennessee State University (MAP Program)
09.2021 - 12.2023
Summer Administrative Intern
Ripkurrent
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Film And Video Production
Middle Tennessee State University
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