Joe Hopkins
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Seasoned Project Manager with 25 years experience in the Special Event Industry, looking for a change in career. I have worked solo and led crews of up to 20 people through shows in hundreds of different locations, each with their own unique challenges, and usually with a strict time constraint. I would oversee the delivery, unpacking, building and operation of equipment, then repacking and return to warehouse. I always work closely with other vendors, clients, and venue representatives during design and planning as well as the execution of events. I would closely monitor inventory of equipment while on the jobsite, and make repairs and maintain equipment and vehicles as needed. Excellent communications, leadership, and organizational skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Special Event Lighting Designer
Atmosphere, Inc.
Silver Spring, United States
07.2004 - Current
- Oversaw high profile projects by planning, designing, and executing lighting for special events.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with employees, vendors, and venues to manage performance and personnel.
- Created executable plans based on client needs, time constraints and budget.
- Provided management and training for internal employees.
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
Warehouse Manager
Atmosphere, Inc.
Silver Spring, United States
11.1996 - 06.2004
- Designed warehouse layout to accommodate equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Developed delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, and organizational skills for time sensitive events.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pickup and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Salisbury State University
Salisbury, MD05.1995
Skills
- Vendor and Client Relationships
- Scope of Work Development
- Crew Team Leader
- Collaboration Skills
- Truck Driving and Loading
- Certified Boom Lift and Personnel Lift operator
- Great Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel)
- Reliability and Adaptability
- Clear thinking in high stress fast paced environment
- Logistics Management
Accomplishments
- Lighting Designer/Project Manager for ZooLights at the National Zoo
- Lighting Designer for the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2014 - 2022
- Lighting Designer for the White House Christmas 2021
- Lighting Designer for events with Presidents Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden as speakers.
- Lighting Designer for events with performances by Boston, Paul McCartney, Kid Rock, and Tony Bennet.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Project Manager, Special Event Lighting Designer
Atmosphere, Inc.
07.2004 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Atmosphere, Inc.
11.1996 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts -
Salisbury State University
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