Greg Garrison
Production Manager
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Determined and dedicated production management event professional with more than 31 years of success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balances targets with resources and optimizes long-term success. Excellent technical and event management skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results while facing a myriad of challenges over the years.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production
Production Resource Group, LLC
Detroit, MI
10.2005 - Current
- Production Management and staff coordination for large scale press events, dealer meetings and International Auto Shows.
- Clients include: Mercedes Benz, Lamborghini, Chrysler, Ford, Volkswagen, Mazda, BMW, Mitsubishi, and Subaru at various automotive related events.
- These events take place at the New York International Auto Show, Los Angeles International Auto Show, Detroit's North American International Auto Show and Chicago's International Auto show annually.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
- Coordinated activities required to bring product to market, including aligning teams involved and bridging any gaps between different functions.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Owner
Garrison Production Services
Fort Worth, TX
01.2001 - Current
- Provide production support services in varying capacities and worked to insure clients had a highly successful event.
- Involvement in corporate, Industrial and various trade shows for clients including – Mercedes-Benz (20+ years) –Daimler AG, Volkswagen - PRG Services (4 years), Society of Human Resource Managers (6 years), Robin Hood Charity Foundation (7 years), Lowes (4 years), Samsung (3 years), Takeda Pharmaceuticals and many more….
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Media and Video Systems Engineer
Control Freak Systems
Lititz, PA
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Job duties included manipulation of video control systems and media servers for clients that have included the likes of the NFL, Nike, Prince, and the Foo Fighters.
- Tested and verified video network performance, reporting operational variances to appropriate engineering personnel.
- Defined specifications and technical requirements for ControlFreak video products for distribution to customers and internal personnel.
- Monitored and evaluated third-party solutions for possible integration into ControlFreak video network.
- Partnered with other organizations to broadcast live programming using custom-built streaming platform.
Touring Technician
Various Companies And Artists
06.1989 - 05.2018
Education
BBA - Business Administration
North Texas State University
Denton, TX 09.1994 - Current
Skills
Strategic planning
Project Management
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Budgeting
Staff Management
Profit and Loss
Financial Management
Client Service
Budget development
Partnership development
Relationship building
OSHA 30 Certified
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
OSHA 30
11-2020
Media and Video Systems Engineer
Control Freak Systems
03.2011 - 08.2017
Director of Production
Production Resource Group, LLC
10.2005 - Current
Owner
Garrison Production Services
01.2001 - Current
BBA - Business Administration
North Texas State University
09.1994 - Current
Touring Technician
Various Companies And Artists
06.1989 - 05.2018