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Ian Richardson
Event Production Specialist
Panama City Beach,FL
Summary
I am a Meeting and Events Project Manager / Breakout Producer / Manager. I work well in leading teams in pre-production support to understand and determine scope of work from origination to onsite production. I manage Breakout content for presenters to guarantee rooms have the correct schedules and content. I have experience in Corporate Agency Meetings, Trade Shows, Film, Broadcast, Award Shows, Exhibitions, Theater and Touring. LASSO W2 approved freelancer.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Freelance Project Manager / Producer / Breakout Manager
Freelance
Panama City Beach, Florida
09.2020 - Current
- Project Manager / Producer / Breakout Manager for Meetings and Events
- Remote event producer (virtual)
- LASSO W2 employee
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
Technical Producer
Ovation Events
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Technical Producer of global conferences and conventions with customer contact at executive level
- Budgeting, equipment procurement, and operational logistics in pre-production and on location both nationally and globally
- Timeline management for deliverables
- Established creative teamwork
- Excellent customer service
- Manager of 25-50 employees during each event on location
- Managed technical resources for optimal project efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Maximized resource utilization by strategically allocating tasks based on skills sets, experience levels, and availability.
- Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Director of Video Production Services
NorthStar Studios
Nashville, TN
05.2003 - 01.2017
- Broadcast network solutions
- Established strong teamwork together, accomplished increased revenue and performance
- Increased revenue by customer retention
- Managed 50+ customers
- Led production teams in delivery of creative processes resulting in successful projects
- Worked closely with the accounting team for budgets and billing
- Managed a team of videographers, editors, and producers to deliver high-quality content on schedule.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and freelancers, securing competitive rates for services rendered.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for all video production projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Grammer England
BirminghamAssociates Degree - Media and Communication
Central
England02.1982
Skills
- Team leadership
- Consistent deadline adherence
- Client interaction
- Thoroughness in execution
- Proficient in organizing tasks
- On-site event coordination
- Effective pressure management
Project coordination
Interests
Timeline
Freelance Project Manager / Producer / Breakout Manager
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
Technical Producer
Ovation Events
01.2017 - 09.2020
Director of Video Production Services
NorthStar Studios
05.2003 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Grammer England
Associates Degree - Media and Communication
Central
About Me
I’m a team player / team builder with strong values focusing on the success of Meeting and Events for customers. I take great pride in my integrity and dependability. I enjoy all aspects of the event industry and my goal is ultimately that each event to be a tremendous success. Away from work I enjoy hobbies of hiking, cycling, cooking, travel, and experiencing what life has to offer. I am married to a wonderful wife who also works in the event industry and together we work hard and try to balance life to the fullest.