Joseph D. Shannon
Alliance,OH
Summary
I am a professional who strives to be the best I can be and expect the same of those around me. I am a diligent Production Manager with extensive experience in managing production workflows building seasons and optimizing processes for efficiency. Successfully led teams to achieve project milestones and improve operational performance. Demonstrated expertise in resource allocation and process improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Akron, Ohio
01.2019 - Current
- Advance and staff with IATSE 48 all touring Broadway and road show productions, rock concerts, dance productions, lectures, and the Akron Symphony.
- Sustain a safe workplace for guests and staff for the two hundred plus events each season.
- Build strong relationships across the community and campus to advance the needs of the theatre.
- Collaborate with the office of Development, multiple vendors, and the community to advance fundraising efforts for, among other things, the maintenance, and repairs of the iconic movable house ceiling.
- Produced and implemented 50th Anniversary Celebration for E.J. Thomas PAH.
- Led strategic planning sessions for upcoming events, aligning resources with organizational goals and audience expectations.
Production Stage Manager (AEA)
Scott Stander Group
Van Nuys, CA
08.2001 - 01.2022
- Advanced all touring shows while on the road to ensure that each venue was ready for us and vice versa.
- Managed calendars and specific travel needs for certain performers.
- Made certain that all personnel were ready and advanced.
- National Tours of dozens of shows
- Coordinated stage setups and transitions to enhance production flow.
Technical / Production Manager
Blumenthal Arts
Charlotte, NC
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Advanced productions for the McGlohan and Knight Stages.
- Co-managed the annual Jazz Fest throughout Charlotte NC.
- Designed and created staging in areas where they did not exist yesterday.
- Performed payroll for local IATSE 322 crews for dozens of shows each year.
- Budgeted, created, and installed LED color changing lights in the Knight Theatre lobby.
- Budgeted and installed house PTZ camera and lobby monitors for safety and convenience.
- I kept facilities safe and secure for visiting artists and audiences.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely execution of performances and events.
Technical Director / Stage Manager (AEA) / Production Manager / Scenic Designer
Taylor/Bologna Productions
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Oversaw transportation and installation of scenery, wardrobe, sound, and lighting elements.
- Managed all personnel in each venue during 35 city U.S. tour.
- During my tenure I toured through hundreds of cities and theatres. The curtain always went up on time.
- U.S. National Tours: Simply Ballroom / Ethel Merman’s Broadway / The Odd Couple / Golda / It Had to Be You / Plaza Suite / Lovers and Other Strangers / Bermuda Avenue Triangle
- Collaborated with creative teams to align technical capabilities with artistic vision, resulting in cohesive project outcomes.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
Production Manager for the Dept’s of Dance and Theatre / Lecturer in Stage and Production Management
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
06.2003 - 04.2010
- Served as first ever Production Manager for the departments of Dance and Theatre.
- Developed and implemented FOH ticket system.
- Created and ran weekly production meetings.
- I taught daily courses in Stage management and Production management.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Led all post mortem meetings and discussions
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Production Management
California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA05.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scene Design And Technology
California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA05.1991
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Team development
- Safety management
- Production optimization
- OSHA regulations
- Safety monitoring
- Master scheduling
- Strong leadership
- Team management
Timeline
Production Manager
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
01.2019 - Current
Technical / Production Manager
Blumenthal Arts
07.2014 - 07.2019
Production Manager for the Dept’s of Dance and Theatre / Lecturer in Stage and Production Management
University of North Carolina Charlotte
06.2003 - 04.2010
Technical Director / Stage Manager (AEA) / Production Manager / Scenic Designer
Taylor/Bologna Productions
01.2003 - 01.2017
Production Stage Manager (AEA)
Scott Stander Group
08.2001 - 01.2022
Master of Fine Arts - Production Management
California Institute of The Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scene Design And Technology
California Institute of The Arts