Kristofer Dickerson
Philo,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in logistics management and strategic planning, notably with FOX SPORTS and major events like Super Bowl 59. Excelled in coordinating large-scale productions and managing complex schedules, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a knack for critical thinking. Achieved seamless execution of national broadcasts and live events, demonstrating unparalleled team organization and live production support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Manifestation Productions/Carbon Presents
01.2002 - Current
- I have owned an event production company for 20 years.
- For the first ten years of the companies life I also managed as well as handled logistical responsibilities for a roster of 4 national touring bands and 3 top tier solo artists. This included all areas of keeping a band on the road such as, hotel booking, flight booking, venue booking contracts and deposits as well as tour routing.
Contractor/Vendor
FOX SPORTS
01.2020 - Current
- In addition to utility work I handled all logistics of producing five remote National Anthem for NASCAR on FOX broadcasts during the 2021 season. Responsibilities included securing sites, talent and techs. Coordination of scheduling not only the shoot but covid compliance.
- I am currently working on the infrastructure cable crew for Super Bowl 59. My responsibilities include keeping a tight track on inventory of fiber cables as well as knowing exactly where each bar coded cable will be deployed which is no small feat we ran approximately 18 miles of cabling and have another 20 miles in backup inventory.
Lead Production Assitant
Miss Universe Organization
New Orleans , LA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- I was lead production assistant for the 2023 Miss Universe Pageant working directly under the production coordinator and being responsible for coordinating every movement of a crew of 35 people
V3
ESPN
01.2023 - Current
- I have worked 35+ events for ESPN NCAA broadcasts this fall
- They include: ABC Primetime Football, ESPN Thursday and Friday Night Primetime Football, NHL on ESPN, SEC Soccer Championships, NCAA Women's Soccer Championship, NCAA Men's Soccer Championship, NCAA Women's Basketball on ABC and The upcoming Sugar Bowl which is a NCAA National Semi-Final
SKYCAM
01.2020 - Current
- During the 2020 season I worked for SKYCAM on all but two of The SEC on CBS Game of the Week broadcasts
- For the 2021 season I again worked on a college or NFL broadcast every week of the football season
- Mainly with Sec on CBS package but also handled Army/Navy game and Final Four in New Orleans
LOCAL IBEW
01.2020 - Current
- I work on NFL broadcasts on FOX and CBS as a skilled utility for local 1039 as well as one golf tournament
MING ENTERTAINMENT
01.2020 - Current
- I worked as a skilled utility/independent contractor on over 150 MING crewed college and professional broadcasts
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting and Finance
University South Alabama
04-1994
Skills
- Contract assessment
- Strategic planning
- Travel coordination
- Logistics management
- Artist liaison
- Scheduling
- Tour scheduling
- File organization
- Critical thinking
- Effective organization
- Team organization
- Live production support
- Equipment troubleshooting
References
- Jacob Ullman, Senior VP of Production, FOX SPORTS, Los Angeles, 949-633-4455, Jacob.ullman@fox.com
- Chance Kulis Senior Field Engineer FOX SPORTS. 513-378-3505
- Beth Tuura, Production Manager, CBS SPORTS, 407-491-5432, Beth.tuura@CBS.COM
- Samantha Majewski Senior Operations Manager ESPN/Monday Night Football 732-554-9578 sam.majewski@espn.com
Timeline
Lead Production Assitant
Miss Universe Organization
01.2023 - 03.2023
V3
ESPN
01.2023 - Current
Contractor/Vendor
FOX SPORTS
01.2020 - Current
SKYCAM
01.2020 - Current
LOCAL IBEW
01.2020 - Current
MING ENTERTAINMENT
01.2020 - Current
Owner
Manifestation Productions/Carbon Presents
01.2002 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting and Finance
University South Alabama