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Paul Richardson

Hamburg,PA

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience directing media production projects and managing cross-functional teams. Known for strong vendor negotiations and budget management, consistently achieving timely delivery and fostering lasting client partnerships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Declan Weir Productions, Inc.
College Grove, Tennessee
08.2013 - Current
  • Directed daily operations for media production projects and coordinated team efforts.
  • Oversaw project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of production schedules.
  • Primary Project Manager for all events, ranging in scope from small corporate break out sessions to stadium shows and whole property employee incentive experiences.
  • Managed budgets, allocating resources effectively across multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with creative teams to develop innovative concepts and production plans.
  • Established relationships with clients, fostering partnerships and understanding project needs.

Manager of Scenic Operations

QVC
West Chester, PA
08.2003 - 08.2013

· Leadership to a talented team of four full time and six on-call artisans in the shop and 12 set dressers and production assistants in the studio.

· Winner of a President’s Cornerstone Award 2008 & 2009

· Provide a variety of production services to a large base of internal clients.

· Serve on several cross functional teams dedicated to improving daily processes.

  • Led cross-departmental teams to enhance product presentation strategies.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-1981

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Client relations
  • Event planning
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Vendor partnerships
  • Budget administration

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  • John Monroe, Partner, Hive Events, john@hiveevents.com, 216.258.4669
  • Anne Kallevig, Empirical Production Group, anne@empiricalproductiongroup.com
    440.476.1262

Timeline

General Manager

Declan Weir Productions, Inc.
08.2013 - Current

Manager of Scenic Operations

QVC
08.2003 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Baylor University
Paul Richardson