Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Noteworthy Clients
Timeline
Generic

Nael Samara

Davie,FL

Summary

Pursuing a senior-level role that leverages my extensive production design expertise, comprehensive technical knowledge, and vast professional networks to drive impact and growth

Work History

Production Sales Manager

Pegasus Productions
  • Connected and pitched extensive production proposals to corporate and private clients
  • Researched and selected appropriate venues that fulfilled the client’s needs
  • Completed site surveys and collaborated with designers to create concept designs.

Events Production Sales Manager

Capitale NYC
  • Contacted and pitched extensive production proposals to potential corporate and private clients
  • Effectively lead, coached, and developed a large work team to accomplish operational objectives
  • Prepared materials for presentation to clients on the creative vision of the event
  • Maintained and updated documents to track costs and monitor expenses
  • Created electronic systems to build better efficiency and higher level of service
  • Advised the Board of Directors or space leadership regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.

Facilities Technical Director – Capitale NYC

BML Blackbird Productions
  • Operated, maintained, and safeguarded the technical assets of the event space, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, and the maintenance of event facilities
  • Determined the necessary technical support for events and performances presented in advance of production dates
  • Designed, prepared, maintained, and operated lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions and projects
  • Assisted guest designers and artists with technical matters
  • Advised production managers, lighting, and sound designers on the specifications, costs, and usage of technical equipment required for events
  • Supervised the implementation of approved technical designs and assisted with set and stage construction
  • Recruited, trained, and assigned volunteer or paid technical staff for events
  • Monitored the condition of equipment and arranged for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints
  • Maintained inventory and ordered specialized supplies.

Production Crew Chief/Lead Programmer

Pegasus Productions
  • Programmed video, audio, and lighting for various corporate and private events
  • Managed company warehouse and product inventory
  • Acted as a crew chief for a team of 50 individuals and oversaw that general operations were completed
  • Restored and repaired lighting fixtures daily.

Senior Vice President of Production & Logistics

Capture Studios Group
- Current
  • Creating conceptual designs, floor plans, engineering drawings, and 3D renderings
  • Executing and designing lighting, video, and audio tailored to each event
  • Booking talent and coordinating travel arrangements
  • Coordinating technical and hospitality rider requirements
  • Managing event finances, including budgeting and oversight
  • Working closely with senior leadership, including the CEO on a daily basis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment Technology -

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
05.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • SketchUp
  • Vector Works
  • Fluent in spoken Arabic
  • Product Launches
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Competitive Analysis

Noteworthy Clients

  • Pomp, Snow and CIRQUEumstance, Hollywood, FL - 12/2023
  • Mastercard, Miami, FL - 05/2023
  • The Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia, PA - 04/2018
  • Sports Illustrated, Miami, FL - 02/2020

Timeline

Production Sales Manager

Pegasus Productions

Events Production Sales Manager

Capitale NYC

Facilities Technical Director – Capitale NYC

BML Blackbird Productions

Production Crew Chief/Lead Programmer

Pegasus Productions

Senior Vice President of Production & Logistics

Capture Studios Group
- Current

Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment Technology -

New York City College of Technology

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Nael Samara