Max Hutchison
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Production Manager actively seeking opportunity to leverage my experience from a multitude of large event spaces into a new role supporting a wide range of events. Bringing skill sets from both live production, sales, and architectural installations with the desire to grow alongside a driven events team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Eventions Productions
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Involved in producing large scale events from inception to sale, design, and on-site management.
- Lead point of contact for clients throughout planning and execution of events.
- Responsible for crews of up to 20+ technicians and multi-truck events. Familiar with Local 8 IATSE union.
- Safety-first mindset across all elements of event management.
Lighting Director / Install Manager
Parx Casino
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Full-time In-house Lighting Director for 1,600 capacity venue
- Program & operation of GrandMA2 lighting console and Beyond X-Laser Systems
- Work closely with Local 8 IATSE & IBEW supervising load-in/out of up to 6-truck tours
- Integrate touring lighting & video design with venue's infrastructure
- Lead & supervised architectural lighting install teams throughout expansion projects of the Casino
- Advanced technical needs of artists and production
- Highly active in the selection, placement, and quality control of venue & casino lighting infrastructure
A/V & Lighting Technician
Freelance
Orlando, FL
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Various events in the Orlando area including indoor/outdoor festivals, concerts, and other events.
- Conducted proper set-up of lighting, implementing necessary changes throughout production.
- Provided rigging labor of lighting equipment to ensure safe truss loads during show.
- Ensured a safe work environment for all crew members and event patrons.
Skills
- 5 Years of Event Sales & Management Experience
- Comfortable leading larger crews to achieve visual design of the artists & clients
- Very comfortable in a fast pace, client facing role
- 8 years experience in GrandMA2 programming & operation
- 8 years experience in Audio/Lighting/Video Installation & project management (primarily lighting)
- 7 years experience in Beyond laser programming & operation
- Efficient in maintaining & troubleshooting all equipment of said design
Affiliations
- Laser operator for Elton John private event under the direction of Designer Andrew Pygott
- Lighting & Laser programming/operation for Reba McEntire live events under the direction of Designer Gayle Hase
Timeline
Production Manager
Eventions Productions
01.2021 - Current
Lighting Director / Install Manager
Parx Casino
09.2017 - 01.2021
A/V & Lighting Technician
Freelance
01.2014 - 01.2017
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