Eric J Billington
Geneva,USA
Summary
Experienced event production professional with over 20 years of expertise in coordinating labor and gear across scenic carpentry, rigging, audio, video, and lighting departments. Skilled in managing event logistics to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction. Dedicated to delivering high-quality productions that exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on audiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LED Video Wall Engineer/Programmer
Bombee Global Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with Technical Director on VectorWorks drawings, gear and event scheduling for Load In/Show/Load out.
- LED Wall Engineering to include; Processing, Power, Rigging, Cabling, Networking, Programming and dialing in the video panels.
- Partnering with E Sports Broadcasting team to identify and resolve technical issues for a seamless streaming and live event.
Lighting Crew Chief / Lighting Technician
Christie Lites
01.2014 - Current
- Supervised crew operations, ensuring adherence to Tour Load In/Out schedule.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments to optimize workflow efficiency among team members.
- Facilitated communication between Stage Manger and crew and stagehands.
- Ensured all Safety protocol and practices are being used per OHSA standards.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Solved complex problems quickly through effective collaboration with team members from various departments and disciplines.
- Maintained high levels of productivity by setting clear expectations and monitoring progress throughout each project.
Lighting Technician
All Trades Company
02.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with Lighting Designer and Lighting Crew Chief with the Lighting Plot and Crew to assure proper fixture placement an cabling.
- Collaborated with production teams to set up and troubleshoot lighting equipment.
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling lighting rigs, maintaining safety standards on-site.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lighting fixtures, ensuring equipment reliability and longevity.
- Monitored power distribution for lighting systems, preventing outages during critical moments.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting lighting issues during live events.
Foreman / Job Stewart / Rigging & Lighting
Freeman Decorators
10.2021 - Current
- Union Foreman for Tradeshow Rigging and Lighting.
- Worked Close With EAC's and Tradeshow booth leads.
- Banner and Sign Coordination and rigging as per plots.
- Coordinating Truss, Labor and executing Truss and Lighting plots.
Production Rigger (Union Local 631)
Encore Global
03.2011 - Current
- Event Production rigging for corporate meetings and events.
- Rigging installation and dismantling of trade show and exhibit booth signage and banners.
- Deciphering plots for Rigging Truss for Scenic, Lighting, Audio, Video and Projection departments
- Ensure equipment is installed according to CAD prints.
- Confer with Technical Director or Producers for rigging truss for audio, video, lighting, and scenic elements.
Technical Director, Project Manager, Breakout Room Coordinator, Master Carpenter, Master Electrician
Audio Visual Production Services International (AVPGI)
01.2013 - Current
- Project Coordination of general Scenery, Lighting, Rigging and Audio Plots for corporate meetings and events with 600-1500 attendees.
- Planning and execution of AV for General Sessions and up to 20 Breakout Rooms.
- Master Carpenter responsible for both hard and soft Scenic elements
- Master Electrician working along with the Lighting Designer to execute rigging and lighting plots.
Production Master Carpenter, Stage Manager, Rigger, L2, A2, V2, CDL Driver
Paradise Show & Design
01.2009 - 12.2024
- Expediting of equipment and gear as needed per event.
- Working in various departments pulling and QC gear as needed per show.
- Lighting, Audio, Rigging, Video, Breakouts
- Lead Master Carpenter working with Soft and Hard Scenic elements.
- Fabrication of Scenic elements as per event.
Lead Master Carpenter, L2, A2, V2, Camera Op, Spot Op Breakout room tech
Bluebird Media Productions / Complete AV Solutions
01.2011 - 05.2022
- Breakout room Tech working with up to 40 breakout rooms coordinating gear and crew.
- Lead Carpenter responsible for coordination of scenic elements with various departments
- Experience working with Advanced Productions, Video West, Bayer, Mars/ M&M, Various Corporate Meetings
Scenic Carpenter
FX Scenery & Design (I.A.T.S.E. Local 631) (I.A.T.S.E. Local 835)
- Journeyman Carpenter, Studio Mechanic, and Audio/Visual Tech for the Charles Barkley Show, NBA on TNT, Hardball Live, fabricating various other News Rooms, UCF Stadium Suites.
Event Project Manager/Equipment Logistics, Transportation Logistics, Scenic Designer
Multimedia Presentation Group
01.2006
- Collaborated with clients and the sales team to develop sets for corporate events.
- Prepared set estimates to help the sales team with project bids.
- Estimated design cost and purchased materials while staying within the sales bid.
- Prepared design cost specification reports, expense reports and traveled extensively nationwide.
- Maintained equipment and freelance logs for each event while managing emails, Excel tracking spreadsheets and phone calls on a daily basis.
Job Stewart, Department Head, Journeyman Carpenter
I.A.T.S.E. Local 631
01.1998 - Current
- Audio (A2), Lighting (L2), Video (V2), LED Video Wall Tech, Video Projectionist, Spot Operator (Op), Rigger, Breakout Room Op, Camera utility, Flyman, back line labor department head.
Master Electrician, Project Coordinator, LED Video Wall Engineer, L2, CDL Driver
Zenith Lighting
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Designing and rigging shows with Martin EC-10, EC-20 and LC LED video wall panels.
- Trouble shooting and quality control of LED Martin equipment.
- Prep and pulled lighting equipment as needed per show or order.
- Coordinating labor crews and gear on site for seamless load ins and outs.
- Touring Experience: DJ Tiesto Tour 2011, Frito Lay, 305 Films (Bird Man Feat. Lil’ Wayne) Fire Flame Remix video, DJ Sasha (Ultra Music Festival 2011), Okeechobee Music Festival 201
Production Event Specialist, AV System Engineer, Master Carpenter, CDL Driver
Red Rocket Studios
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Video, Audio and Master carpenter for the Installation of custom displays
- Logistics and tour coordination of display element
- Worldwide webcasts for clients
Production Supervisor, Rigging Supervisor, L2, V2, A2, Master Carpenter
Rhino Staging and Rigging
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervising of up to an 120 person crew for Corporate Meetings and Events
- Rigging installation of truss including execution of plots, Tradeshow and corporate meeting signage for major productions, ex Kenny Chesney, Cirque Du Solei, and Tony Robbins.
Warehouse Operations Manager, Dispatcher, Transportation, Equipment Logistic
Hi Tech Rental & Staging
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Coordinated equipment, personnel and shipping logistics.
- Prepared and maintained equipment logs and orders.
- Managed quality control of gear and equipment logistics.
- Experience with Microsoft, John Deere Trade Show Events, Phillips Medical, GSK Medical, M2Onstage, AVMG, GES, Universal Studios Florida, Marriott Hotels.
Corporate Event Show and Scenic Design Lead, Breakout Room Specialist, CDL Driver
Image Technical Services
01.2005 - 10.2005
- Developed and built show sets for corporate meetings and events.
- Managed the stage crew and coordinated logistics on show site.
- Estimated set design cost and analyst before and after each event.
- Maintained event and warehouse equipment inventory.
Corporate Event Show Scenic Designer Lead, Breakout Room Specialist, CDL Driver
Global Staging and Communication, LLC
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Developed and built show sets for corporate events.
- Prepared set estimates to help the sales team bid for corporate event.
- Managed gear for lighting and audio/visual departments for various corporate meetings.
- Maintained equipment records and set reports through the Intellivent rental software.
Education
A.S. - Video Production Technology
Seminole Community College
01.1995
Theatre Production Technology
Valencia Community College
01.1997
E-3 Lance Corporal - Motor Transport Operator, Logistics/Supply
United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.1997
Skills
- LED Display System Programming Professional
- Lighting Crew Chief / Master Electrician
- Verbal and written communication
- Team development
- Documentation
- Administrative management
- Strategic planning
- Department collaboration
- Knowledgeable about [technology]
- Rules and regulations
- Strategies and goals
- Team leadership
- Work planning and organization
- Workflow coordination
- Employee scheduling
Affiliations
- Avixia Member
Certification
- Skill Path Certification: Managing and Supervising Conference
- Skill Path Certification: Managing and Supervising People
- Skill Path Certification: Leadership Development and Team Building
- OSHA 10 Certification August 2015
- OSHA Forklift Certification
- OSHA Personal Lift Certification
- Class B CDL Driver License w/airbrake endorsement and current medical card
- InfoComm Essentials of the AV Industry 1999
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Freelance Employment
NEP/Sweetwater, AV Guys, CMI, INVNT, Tencue Productions, Green Productions, Southern Audio Visual, Redwood Tech Services, Show Services, Black Kat Productions, Crew Call, Immediate Connections, Green Productions, Strong Communications, Production Resource Group (PRG), Aerial Rigging, SGA, Universal Studios Orlando, Art Sharks, Nickelodeon Studios Florida.
Tradeshow Contractors/Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC)
- Freeman Decorators, GES, Champion, Brede, Nth Degree, ShoAids, Willwork, Laser Exhibits, Renaissance, Professional Exhibitors Service, TV Exhibit Production, Freeman Decorators, Champion, Brede
- Exhibit Management, Supervising Trade Show booth Installation and Dismantles
- Experience with working with US Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Qualcomm, Ericsson, STC Cigars, Adobe, Baxter, GlaxoSmithKline, and NEC.
Timeline
LED Video Wall Engineer/Programmer
Bombee Global Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
Foreman / Job Stewart / Rigging & Lighting
Freeman Decorators
10.2021 - Current
Lighting Technician
All Trades Company
02.2017 - Current
Lighting Crew Chief / Lighting Technician
Christie Lites
01.2014 - Current
Technical Director, Project Manager, Breakout Room Coordinator, Master Carpenter, Master Electrician
Audio Visual Production Services International (AVPGI)
01.2013 - Current
Production Event Specialist, AV System Engineer, Master Carpenter, CDL Driver
Red Rocket Studios
01.2013 - 01.2015
Production Supervisor, Rigging Supervisor, L2, V2, A2, Master Carpenter
Rhino Staging and Rigging
01.2012 - 01.2014
Production Rigger (Union Local 631)
Encore Global
03.2011 - Current
Lead Master Carpenter, L2, A2, V2, Camera Op, Spot Op Breakout room tech
Bluebird Media Productions / Complete AV Solutions
01.2011 - 05.2022
Master Electrician, Project Coordinator, LED Video Wall Engineer, L2, CDL Driver
Zenith Lighting
01.2010 - 01.2016
Production Master Carpenter, Stage Manager, Rigger, L2, A2, V2, CDL Driver
Paradise Show & Design
01.2009 - 12.2024
Warehouse Operations Manager, Dispatcher, Transportation, Equipment Logistic
Hi Tech Rental & Staging
08.2007 - 12.2007
Event Project Manager/Equipment Logistics, Transportation Logistics, Scenic Designer
Multimedia Presentation Group
01.2006
Corporate Event Show and Scenic Design Lead, Breakout Room Specialist, CDL Driver
Image Technical Services
01.2005 - 10.2005
Job Stewart, Department Head, Journeyman Carpenter
I.A.T.S.E. Local 631
01.1998 - Current
Corporate Event Show Scenic Designer Lead, Breakout Room Specialist, CDL Driver
Global Staging and Communication, LLC
01.1997 - 01.2005
Theatre Production Technology
Valencia Community College
E-3 Lance Corporal - Motor Transport Operator, Logistics/Supply
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Scenic Carpenter
FX Scenery & Design (I.A.T.S.E. Local 631) (I.A.T.S.E. Local 835)
A.S. - Video Production Technology
Seminole Community College
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