Jeff Watkins
Live Nation
San Tan Valley,AZ
10
years of professional experience
Sharp and focused Production Director with 10+ years of experience in the live production and church arena. Passionate about facilitating smooth live production through creativity, drive and skillset to reach the world for Christ.
Work History
Production Director
12 Years 11 Months- Built production team from the ground up
- Increased our online campus from an average of 10 to an average of over 400 weekly.
- Implemented and managed over $1.5M in technology and production upgrades including PA,Video and lighting
- Managed national tours/concerts
- Developed our production department to be a resource for other local churches that has a need.
- Implemented a YouTube Channel from 0 to over 2000 subscribers in less than 2 years
- Managed a staff of 4 and over 40 volunteers
- Designed and built out our broadcast space
- Consistently a resource for Thought Leader round tables for international production companies for current and future tech and production development.
Owner
9 Years 3 Months- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Grew company from a start up to over a six figure small business
- Published in numerous professional publications
- Guests at national industry trade shows as a featured speaker
- Found of "The Gathering" Photography Workshop
- Top 10 Wedding Photographers in Arizona
- Brand Ambassador for Multiple industry brands
- Founder of "The Business of Wedding Photography"
- Mentor to wedding photographers across the world
Security Officer
3 Years 6 Months- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Education
- Global Missions And Leadership
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Associate of Arts - Business
Skills
Proficient in RED Cinema
Blackmagic Design and Sony camera systems
Proficient in Adobe Suite
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in GrandMA3
Jands and Chamsys
Proficient in ProPresenter and Pro Video Player
Knowledgeable in current audio trends and equipment
Works well under pressure
Critical thinker and highly creative
Proven leader
Timeline
Security Officer
Live Nation
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Production Director
Without Walls Church
12.2013 - CurrentRead More
Owner
KolorPHX Photographic CO.
12.2013 - 03.2023Read More
TwentyFourSeven Leadership Academy
from Global Missions And Leadership
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Culinard, The Culinary Institute of Virgina Colleg
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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Virgina College
Associate of Arts from Business
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