OMAR OLVERA
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Production leader with over a decade of experience in audio, video, and live production, with the last five years dedicated to serving the local church. Currently serving as Production Director at Pearl Street Church, a 2,000+ member church in San Antonio, overseeing production across multiple campuses and leading teams in the planning and execution of weekly services, special events, and ministry productions. Passionate about using technology and creativity to serve the local church, develop people, and create production environments that are both technically excellent and ministry-minded. Experienced in livestream broadcast, ProPresenter, Resi, audio systems, AVL integration, volunteer development, production planning, and technical leadership. Seeking opportunities to continue growing as a production leader in San Antonio, particularly within a church environment that values both English- and Spanish-speaking ministry and provides an opportunity to serve a diverse community.
Overview
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10
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years of professional experience
Work History
Production Director
PEARL STREET CHURCH
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Lead production across multiple campuses for a 2,000+ member church, overseeing weekly services, special events, and livestream ministry while leading a production team of 20+ across both locations.
- Coordinate production planning, staffing, programming, rehearsals, call times, and service-day execution.
- Develop and maintain production workflows, SOPs, and documentation to create consistent, reliable systems across campuses.
- Train and develop volunteers in video, audio, lighting, presentation, livestreaming, and stagehand roles.
- Oversee ProPresenter implementation for weekly services, including graphics, lyrics, Scripture, and sermon points.
- Oversee Resi distribution, ensuring livestream content is scheduled and delivered properly for weekly services.
- Oversee weekly sermon content for YouTube, ensuring sermons are edited and scheduled for publication.
- Oversee digital signage assets, including countdowns and other content displayed on broadcast and LED screens, reviewing and coordinating assets during weekly production meetings.
- Oversee production for weekly NextGen services, supporting video, presentation, and technical needs on Wednesdays.
- Troubleshoot and maintain AV systems, audio systems, signal flow, networking, livestreaming, and presentation systems.
- Partner with worship, communications, ministry, and campus leadership to support the overall vision and execution of services.
- Lead technical projects including equipment planning, system upgrades, purchasing, and implementation.
- Serve hands-on during services and events while providing broader leadership and direction for the production ministry.
Live Production Director
EMMANUEL CHURCH
Laredo, TX
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw all live production elements, including audio, video, lighting, and livestreaming for weekend services and special events.
- Led and trained a multi-campus production team of approximately 30 volunteers, ensuring production excellence and implementation of standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated with worship and teaching pastors to plan and execute seamless service flow and production execution.
- Developed and maintained production systems, equipment inventory, and AV infrastructure.
- Managed timelines, rehearsals, and technical execution for major services and events, including Easter, Christmas, and conferences.
AV Technician
LAREDO COLLEGE
Laredo, TX
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Set up and operated audio and visual systems for events, conferences, and presentations across campus.
- Provided on-site technical support to facilities and guests, ensuring smooth and professional event execution.
- Maintained and troubleshoot AV equipment, including mixers, projectors, microphones, and video systems.
- Supported livestreaming, recording, and hybrid event setups in collaboration with IT and facilities teams.
Audio Video Technician
NISSAN STADIUM / NFL
Nashville, TN
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Installed and maintained audio and video systems for events ranging from corporate meetings to large-scale live productions.
- Set up and operated soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, projectors, and other AV equipment to meet event needs.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing attendee concerns and providing technical support during events.
- Managed equipment inventory and resolved AV system issues to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Technology
SAE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Nashville, TN05.2016
Skills
- Video, Broadcast & Streaming
- Camera operations
- Video switching and signal flow
- Camera shading
- Resi streaming platform
- Blackmagic video systems
- ATEM
- Three-point lighting
- Video editing
- YouTube distribution and analytics
- Presentation & Production Systems
- ProPresenter
- Planning Center
- Multi-campus production coordination
- Service production and presentation workflows
- Audio / AVL
- Dante networking
- Multitrack recording
- Audio/video signal flow
- System troubleshooting and maintenance
- Leadership & Operations
- Production team leadership
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and development
- Scheduling and team coordination
- Technical training and onboarding
- SOP development and documentation
- Project management
- Equipment planning and purchasing
- System design and implementation
- Production planning
- Event and service coordination
- Cross-department collaboration
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Director
PEARL STREET CHURCH
01.2024 - Current
Live Production Director
EMMANUEL CHURCH
04.2021 - 02.2024
AV Technician
LAREDO COLLEGE
01.2018 - 02.2024
Audio Video Technician
NISSAN STADIUM / NFL
05.2016 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Technology
SAE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY