EDEN MCCLELLAND
Dallas,TX
Summary
Throughout my career I have designed and marketed live and virtual events. My technical knowledge and tenacity translates into the perfect digital direction. My work defines and refines client's visions, providing a voice for their ideas. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the any event and brand.
Objective
I desire a challenging and rewarding career in live and virtual events. My education and experience delivers flawless events.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Education
BBA - MIS- Management Information Systems
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2001
Work History
Owner / Operator
Umbrella Hat Group
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Hired and trained personnel and contractors for live and virtual events
- Created operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
- Grew revenue to 900K in first year
- Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with clients
- Developed and designed brochures, banners and signs
- Designed client storyboards for events
- Website layouts, templates and unique branded looks
- Videos for social media and advertising
- Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads
- Prepared media stages for rehearsal, recording and live broadcasts
- Conversion of slide decks to appropriate layout for podcast and video broadcast
Lead Tech Consultant / Graphics, Freelance
Event Technology Services ( ETS )
Coppell, TX
01.2008 - Current
- Graphics Engineer for live and virtual events
- Performed Network / Systems Administration
- Create vivid, detailed animation storyboards for productions
- Slide template and deck design
- Motion design for LED walls
- Digital Signage and Meter Boards
- Established Content Management Software development
Operations Director
Mercury Services LLC
Dallas, TX
01.2010 - 01.2013
- New business development with Bond Programs
- Maintained / updated company website and SEO
- Payroll processing
- Contract / Billing / Closeout liaison for company with accounts such as DISD Bond Program, FWISD Bond Program, and DFW Airport, UT Southwestern, DCCCD Colleges
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Decreased overtime by restructuring staff and team schedules
Technical Consultant / Web Designer, Contract
Greco & Associates Law Firm
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Designed user interface to meet client specifications and content management system
- Crafted website content and graphics by coordinating copywriting, and designing images, icons, banners and enhancements
- Determined coding requirements for site creation
- Configured site backup system to enable data recovery and retrieve important information in cases of loss
Technical Consultant, Freelance
Davis Audio Visual
Denver, CO
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Installed, tested and maintained operating systems and application software
- Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Creatively designed content and slides decks for live events
- Speaker liaison for live events and meetings
Technical Consultant / Graphics Designer
PSAV (Encore)
Coppell, TX
01.2003 - 01.2020
- Graphic design of slide decks for live events
- Setup / Maintain Linux Web/ DB/ File Server(s)
- Speaker liaison through duration of event(s)
- Trained tech room operators for breakout sessions
- Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting and working with developers
- Content Management Software development
Skills
- Watchout
- Davinci Resolve
- TouchDesigner
- Cinema 4D
- Adobe CS
- Final Cut / Motion
- AutoCAD
- Vectorworks
- Resolume Arena
- Arkaos Media Master
- OBS Studio
- VMix LVS Software
- Zoom Operator (Virtual Events)
- Windows OS
- Mac OS-to date
- MS Office-to date
- Powerpoint, Keynote and Google Slides
- G-Suite
- Linux Web / DB / File Servers
- Working knowledge of MS Windows services (DHCP, DNS, WINS)
- Working knowledge or LAN / WAN
- Playback Pro / Playback Pro Plus
- Millumin
- Website and Social Media Design
Certification
- SAN FRANCISCO ELKS #3, MBR 2019+
- AMERICAN RED CROSS, FIELD TEAM OPERATIONS: DISASTER RELIEF
- SEAFARER MEDICAL CERT. (ENG 1)
- CROWD MANAGEMENT (MARTSA-144)
- EFA FIRST AID
- FULLY VACCINATED / COVID COMPLIANT
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Umbrella Hat Group
01.2018 - Current
Operations Director
Mercury Services LLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
Lead Tech Consultant / Graphics, Freelance
Event Technology Services ( ETS )
01.2008 - Current
Technical Consultant / Web Designer, Contract
Greco & Associates Law Firm
01.2008 - 01.2010
Technical Consultant, Freelance
Davis Audio Visual
01.2006 - 01.2009
Technical Consultant / Graphics Designer
PSAV (Encore)
01.2003 - 01.2020
BBA - MIS- Management Information Systems
University of Texas At Austin
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