Geno Byrnes
Highlands Ranch,Colorado
Summary
Technical director and production leader with deep experience in live events, corporate conferences, and large-scale venue operations. Leads technical direction, logistics, crew coordination, and budget management for high-profile programs, aligning vendors, artists, and decisionmakers to deliver organized, on-time execution.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
George P Johnson
Auburn Hills, Mi
01.2016 - Current
- SalesForce -Dreamforce, CNX and TDX
- Google – Next, GPS, Partner Forum
- IBM – Think, CIO Exchange, Think Government and GTS (Miami, Tokyo and Munich)
- Workday, Navistar, Cisco, VMware and NetApp
Site Coordinator
Live Nation
Denver, Co
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Metallica, Motley Crüe/Def Leppard, Billy Joel, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone and The Weeknd
- Coordinated venue operations for Live Nation events, ensuring seamless execution of show-day logistics.
- Communicated with production teams, artists, and vendors to align on site requirements for successful events.
- Monitored guest services processes, enhancing venue experiences for attendees.
Senior Project Manager
David Michael Productions
Woodridge, IL
01.2011 - 01.2015
- - Managed large-scale national and international events, meetings, and drug launches for Abbott/AbbVie, enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- - Partnered with content agencies (Jack Morton Worldwide, August Jackson, Kindle, etc.) to deliver engaging event experiences.
- - Consulted on site selection, negotiating contracts with venues, vendors, and labor to ensure successful event execution.
Freelance Production Manager
EVO PRODUCTIONS
Chicago, IL
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Directed production schedules for EVO PRODUCTIONS client projects and event timelines.
- Coordinated crews, vendors, and talent across live and recorded productions.
- Managed budgets, invoices, and purchase orders for production operations.
- - Coordinated major public and corporate events, including Chicago Gourmet, City of Chicago River Walk Concert Series, Millennium Park events, and 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony with Consul General of Canada, ensuring seamless execution and high-profile engagement.
Senior Production Manager – Special Events Div.
JAM PRODUCTIONS
Chicago, IL
01.1978 - 01.2003
- - Roles: Senior Production Manager (1993–2003), Production Manager (1991–1993), Production Manager (1988–1991), Promoter’s Representative (1984–1988), Stagehand/Rigger (1978–1984).
- - Oversaw 200 projects annually (~7,500 career events), collaborating with high-profile clients (Nike, Motorola, Microsoft) and major venues/acts (Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen) to deliver exceptional experiences.
- - Managed event budgets up to $5M, directing on-site teams of up to 500 personnel to ensure successful event execution.
Education
Liberal Arts coursework
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater & Northeastern Illinois University
Skills
- Technical direction
- Live event production
- Audio-visual integration
- Production scheduling and logistics
- Project management and planning
- Budget and vendor management
- Cost estimation and strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Internal communications
- Problem solving and updates
Custom
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Timeline
Site Coordinator
Live Nation
01.2022 - 01.2026
Technical Director
George P Johnson
01.2016 - Current
Senior Project Manager
David Michael Productions
01.2011 - 01.2015
Freelance Production Manager
EVO PRODUCTIONS
01.2003 - 01.2011
Senior Production Manager – Special Events Div.
JAM PRODUCTIONS
01.1978 - 01.2003
Liberal Arts coursework
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater & Northeastern Illinois University