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Jonathan Hawkins

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Jonathan Hawkins boasts an impressive track record, with over 25 years of involvement in the production industry. His portfolio includes collaborations with renowned artists and events, such as Metallica, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, the Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, and the Global Citizen initiative.

This versatile individual has hands-on experience in various facets of the entertainment industry, ranging from promotion and production management to stage and labor management. He's left his mark on iconic events like Phish's NYE 2000, Bonnaroo from 2001 to 2007, Phish's historic Coventry, and Madonna's personal handling and upstage supervision on the Sticky and Sweet tour in 2006.

In the world of live shows, he's also contributed as an assistant crew chief during U2's 360 tour in 2009, 2010, and 2011, worked on Jay-Z and Beyoncé's memorable 2013 collaboration, and played a role in the success of EDC events in Las Vegas and Orlando in 2014-2019

His influence extends to the managerial realm, serving as the North American Project Manager for Stageco U.S. from 2015 to 2019. Today, he proudly holds the position of President at his own company, Hawkins Design Group, and his commitment to the industry is underscored by his involvement in creating Teamster/Union work guidelines during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notably, his impressive journey continues with contributions to noteworthy events like the Arkane Red Carpet Event in 2021, Kanye West's groundbreaking "Donde" event at L.A. Coliseum in 2021, and Pharrell's Juneteenth festival in Washington D.C. in 2022.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

President

Hawkins Design Group LLC

12.2019 - Current

Entertainment Project Management
Developed Niche Marketing for Impossible Concepts
Bring Impossible Concepts to Fruition
Create new methods of construction and systems to accommodate never before attempted projects
www.hawkinsdesigngroup.com

Lead COVID Testing Protocol Manager

Event Industry Response

03.2020 - 08.2021

Developed The Protocols used to allow the entertainment industry and the American economy at large to get back to work during the shutdown in 2020
Lead Protocol Developer for Netflix, Salesforce, Hermes, Savage X Fenty
Developed Nation-Wide Concierge Medicine PCR Testing. Lead Coordinator For Dave Chapel, Amy Schumer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Vin Diesel and others
Enhanced testing by developing and implementing relationships with small testing labs to create faster resultant times.
Changed Medical Industry PCR Testing return times from 5-7 days to 12 hours.
Coordinated Rapid PCR Testing Protocols for the Entertainment Industry

Special Projects Manager

Gallagher Staging & Productions

02.2020 - Current

Large Structure Project Manager/ New Systems Development/ Safety Training Systems Coordinator

Head Critical Lift Coordinator -Permanent Installation of The U2 "Claw"

The Living Planet Aquarium

07.2019 - Current

Worked as the sole Stageco representative alongside SME Steel Erection and Local Site Construction and Local Land Surveyor to build a critical lift plan and permanently install the U2 Claw.

Freelance Entertainment Management/Rigger

05.1998 - Current

See Major Projects

Project Manager / Onsite Crew Chief

Maktive

08.2019 - 01.2020

Project Management/ Onsite Crew Chief/ Event Logistics Coordinator

Project Manager / Onsite Crew Chief

AG Production Services

08.2019 - 01.2020

Large Structure Coordinator / Project Manager

North American Projects Manager (U.S./ Canada/Mexico)

Stageco U.S. Inc.

01.2015 - 07.2019

Raised Gross Revenue from 12 million to 35 Million in the First year through new clients and reallocating existing assets more effectively
From Concept To Completion- Transportation Route Mapping, Quoting and Maintenance of Quality Control
Reduced costs with thorough budget analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
Increased customer satisfaction, maintaining open communication lines between clients and the team throughout project lifecycle.
Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budget and on schedule.
Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.

Management/Rigger/ Critical Lift and Safety Systems Protocol Manager

STAGECO

05.2007 - 12.2014

Crew Chief, Head Climber and Critical Lift Specialist

Festival and Corporate Labor Division Owner

M.P.S. Light & Sound

05.2003 - 06.2009

Labor Division Owner Coordination of over 250 individuals of different strengths daily
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Freelance Fusion/Saucier/Saute Line Cook

Meitheo, Sullys And Many Others

05.1995 - 05.2002

Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation.
Notified kitchen manager of shortages to maintain inventory.
Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.

Education

Photography -

Algonquin College

01.2002

English Writing and Social Media Interpretation -

Mt. Wachusett

01.2001

Skills

Leader
Team Builder
Excel &Google Sheets Proficient
Budget Creation
ROI and Budget Proposal Building
Proposal and Grant Writing

Resource Management and Discovery (Onsite & Remote)
Entertainment Logistics Management
Entertainment Permit Procurement
Critical Lift Coordination
Onsite Event Management
Heavy Equipment Operator

Accomplishments

Instrumental in bringing the workforce back to work during the COVID Epidemic
Systems Development in both education and operation programs for the entertainment industry over a 25 year career
Author of Stageco Supervisor Protocols Syllabus and Education
Heavy Equipment Instructor
Industrial Climbing and Rigging Instructor
First AID & CPR trained

Citizenship

U.S.
Canada

Awards

Mason of the year 2017
Masonic Certificate of Recognition 2017

Additional Information

Education and Operation Systems Creator
Created Innovative methods to increase speed, efficiency and safety across a 25 year career in Live Events, Shows, and Tours
Industrial Climbing & Rigging Instructor
Heavy Equipment Instructor

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

French

Native or Bilingual

English

Native or Bilingual

Major Projects

Pharrell's Something In The Water 2022

Hawkins Design Group

Designed & Constructed All Festival Staging and Entertainment "Gags"

Kanye West Donda Show Los Angeles Coliseum Dec 9, 2021

Hawkins Design Group

Designed & Constructed 150' Performance Mound

Arkane Red Carpet Gala 2021

Hawkins Design Group

Designed & Constructed 360 Degree Viewing Dome for World Premier

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium Installation of the U2 “Claw” 2019

Hawkins Design Group

Design of the critical lift, coordination with local facilities crew to ensure proper reintegration of all pieces.

Apple Amphitheatre in Cupertino 2019

Design and Sale of the Amphitheatre structure, Design of the critical lift,construction method. Logistics and project management coordinating production in Europe and the U.S.

Rolling Stones “No Filter Tour” World Tour 2017-2019

Europe to N.America Transfer including Material Shipping and Crew Logistics, tour routing logistics manager, quoting and quality maintenance

Metallica “WorldWired” World Tour 2016-2020