Michael Sheerin
Wilmington,MA
Summary
I am an experienced A/V professional with a specialization in live event production. I am currently employed as a stage manager at Boston's Big Night Live, and as a project coordinator for Option Technologies International. In addition I have previously held the roles of musical bookings coordinator and sound engineer for Aeronaut Brewing Company, where I was also the head of security. In 2022 and 2023 I dabbled in the world of nonprofit work, as a program assistant and liaison to the state government for the Jewish Vocational Service. Thank you so much for your consideration!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
Big Night Live
Boston, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of stagehands facilitating all aspects of event production including: the load in, load out, and operation of a vast array of commercial audio and visual equipment, the on-time operation of live entertainment events, and artist and client relations.
- Performed live production work for artists including Travis Scott, Marshmello, and various other famous acts
- Worked in conjunction with stage technicians, FOH audio/visual engineers, and various technicians to facilitate live events production in accordance with Big Night Live's high operational standards.
- Assisted in the operation of technical and practical effects during live musical events, such as confetti cannons and haze machines.
- Remained alert, active, and ready to respond to any stage-related request or need at any time for the duration of all live events.
Project Coordinator
Option Technologies International
Boston, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated a team facilitating the implementation and operation of electronic voting devices for city and town government meetings in the state of Massachusetts, and client organizations across the country
- Responsible for the setup, takedown, and troubleshooting of electronic voting devices and all requisite hardware
- Represented OTI in its various work with elected officials and other clients
- Responsible for driving company vehicle, managing safe storage of company materials in designated storage locations, and performing site inspections prior to events
Program Assistant, Career Path Programs
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)
Boston, MA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw and managed client enrollments for the Massachusetts SNAP WPP Program, a federal program that provides free employment coaching to recipients of SNAP.
- Served as the direct non-governmental liaison to the Department of Transitional Assistance for the SNAP WPP Program.
- Served as the direct coordinator to fifteen Masshire Centers throughout Massachusetts to facilitate client enrollments into the SNAP WPP Program.
- Underwent specialized training for and operated multiple state government softwares including MOSES, PATH, DTAConnect, Crystal Reports, as well as non-governmental software such as SalesForce.
- Performed community outreach for both JVS programs and the federal SNAP program.
- Oversaw new client intake into JVS Career Path Programs.
- Holder of agency credit card, oversaw all purchasing and accounting for the Career Path Programming department of JVS.
- Was in charge of all data collection, entry, and safe storage for the Career Path Programming department of JVS.
Music Bookings Coordinator/Sound Engineer
Aeronaut Brewing Company
Somerville, MA
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Facilitated all booking and production-related aspects of live music for two separate venues concurrently
- Maintained a continuous schedule of four musical performances per week at both locations
- Served as head sound engineer & stage operator for all musical events
- Was responsible for all audio setup, operation, and takedown for every event
- Hosted/MC'ed all events
- Maintained and was responsible for an extensive library of high-end audio equipment across multiple venues
- Coordinated all logistical aspects of concerts with artists & venues
- Cultivated hundreds of working relationships with a diverse array of artists & performers from nearly all known genres of music
- Coordinated & negotiated all contracts with artists
- Worked in tandem with non-profit & charitable organizations to host musical events paired with excellent causes
- Assisted with promotional aspects for all events on social media
- Developed and hosted various digital concerts & online musical fundraisers during 2020 lockdown
- Was responsible for the creation of all training pamphlets & logistics materials related to live musical event production for venues
Education
Crowd Manager Certification -
Department of Fire Services
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing
Champlain College
Burlington, VT06.2013
Skills
- Event Production & Coordination
- FOH Sound Engineering
- Audio Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Talent Scouting & Acquisition
- Employee Management
- Brand Ambassadorship
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Networking
- Public Speaking
- Copywriting
- Copyediting
- Conflict De-escalation
- Crowd Management
Professional Reference
David Gerzofsky, Aeronaut Brewing Company
(845) 304-9535
Timeline
Stage Manager
Big Night Live
10.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Option Technologies International
02.2023 - Current
Program Assistant, Career Path Programs
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)
09.2022 - 08.2023
Music Bookings Coordinator/Sound Engineer
Aeronaut Brewing Company
01.2020 - 04.2023
Crowd Manager Certification -
Department of Fire Services
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing
Champlain College