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Lyon Reese

New Providence,NJ

Summary

Event Organizer with 24+ years of experience orchestrating complex productions through logistical strategy, technical coordination, and decisive crisis management. Leverages film-industry planning methods to streamline setup, reduce downtime, and synchronize cross-department teams for consistent on-site performance. Passionate about scaling event operations, mentoring crews, and delivering seamless, audience-focused experiences under tight schedules.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

First AD / Stage Manager

US/Global Film Industry

01.2002 - Current

Spearheads long-range organizational plans that align creative goals with logistical feasibility, enabling production events to meet artistic targets while preserving schedule integrity.
Orchestrates daily call sheets and resource allocation to accelerate set-up turnover, achieving steady on-site momentum and clearer delivery of daily project objectives.
Evaluates location constraints and equipment flows to redesign setup sequences, producing noticeable reductions in idle time and smoother in-project transitions.
Coordinates vendors and department leads in pre-shooting event run-throughs to synchronize technical needs and minimize mid-day delays, strengthening interdepartmental reliability.
Develops rapid-decision checklists for unforeseen disruptions, enabling quick re-prioritization of work and maintaining creative continuity under shifting conditions, always with an eye towards budgetary considerations.

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

AMAZON

01.2024 - 01.2026

Led root-cause investigations for complex safety events, translating findings into revised procedures that produced measurable improvements in compliance and follow-through.
Coordinated cross-functional safety rounds with operations and maintenance to surface process risks, yielding clearer mitigation plans and smoother operational continuity at the job site.
Spearheaded training events for frontline staff on safe work techniques and emergency response steps, confidence and fostering consistent execution of safety protocols.
Coaches frontline employees on hazard recognition and proper PPE use through hands-on sessions, increasing confidence and consistent execution of safety practices.

Studio Covid Compliance Supervisor

WARNER MEDIA & NBC UNIVERSAL

01.2020 - 01.2022

Architected and launched the Warner (Animal Kingdom) inaugural Covid-19 compliance department from the ground up, defining its scope, procedures, and roles by synthesizing internal operations, executive feedback, and evolving health regulations.
Managed the comprehensive Covid-19 safety program for cast and crew exceeding 250 individuals, overseeing testing event logistics, PPE distribution, and documentation in close collaboration with Producers and the Unit Production Manager (UPM), Legal, and EH&S.
Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of 10 compliance officers, while coordinating with Warner Media’s EH&S and 15 medical professionals to sustain one of the lowest case rates in the industry.
Served as a reliable subject-matter expert on multiple productions, frequently consulted by Warner Legal to participate in critical consultations with CA State and County health officials to shape policy interpretation.
Successfully duplicated the compliance framework for NBC Universal high-priority productions, including the swift establishment of a fully operational department for the Young Rock Holiday Special and worked in tandem on multiple shows with the regional lead who created the compliance unit for NBC Universal in Atlanta.

Project Manager

SCENECHRONIZE

01.2008 - 01.2009

Provided strategic product consulting to C-suite leadership, delivering critical insights that directly shaped software development and facilitated the company's successful strategic transition.
Authored thorough user documentation and training materials, simplifying complex technical software features into clear, actionable instructions for production use.
Led onboarding events for production teams to new systems and workflows by initiating user adoption and education by leading launch seminars and workshops.
Legacy Impact: The product was subsequently acquired by Entertainment Partners, where it persists as the industry-standard platform for production management, emphasizing the lasting significance of the foundational work.

Event Assistant

BEST EVENTS

01.2000 - 01.2005

Coordinated cross-functional setup crews with clear role assignments and checklists, reducing setup errors and sustaining on-schedule starts.
Mentored temporary staff on guest-facing protocols and escalation steps, strengthening frontline confidence and improving attendee interactions.
Monitored crowd flow and feedback, proposing layout and schedule adjustments that produced measurable improvements in accessibility and attendee satisfaction.