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PETER RYAN LOIKITS

Portfolio:www.peterloikits.com

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Fever Inc.
10.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated multiple teams of over 300 independent contractors to execute immersive experiences around the world.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery, and worked collaboratively to institute new effective processes for safe and effective productions.
  • Primarily worked on project budgets spanning from 1 million - 100 million CAPEX.
  • Oversaw over 2,500 show executions from over 8 different IPs from start to finish.
  • Coordinated show creations from blue sky phases to experience execution.
  • Drafted RFPs and coordinated vendor selection processes by developing detailed matrixes for internal review.
  • Assisted partners like Warner Bro. and Netflix scale their immersive experiences across multiple markets and countries.
  • Managed P&Ls, budgets, and payments on assigned projects by maintaining project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Provided onsite validation for technical install, staff training, and logistics coordination.
  • Worked with local governments, architects, and expeditors to acquire permits. Highly familiar with the re-zoning process and have developed a keen understanding in the processes to obtain Certificates of Occupancy, structural & engineering sign offs, fire safety compliance,
  • Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists, vendors, and crew members by negotiated rates, terms, and conditions.
  • Worked with insurance underwriters to draft comprehensive COI coverage for 8 different IPs.
  • Coordinated with investment committees to outline realistic expenditures regarding technical install, current market labor rates, and venue pricing realities.
  • Managed designers, artistic directors, and onsite crew for new show install and performance execution by realigning production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs, and making executive decisions to fix show elements based off of audience responses.

Theatrical Services Engineer

Sesame Place (SeaWorld)
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment for new shows and park holiday transitions.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform maintenance activities for theatrical performances, daily parades, and special events.
  • Operated and installed show control systems like sound boards, lighting consols, speakers and projectors.
  • Operated large floats, whirlies, and other parade theatrical elements.

Production Coordinator & Assoc. Production Manager

Youth America Grand Prix
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Toured internationally as the main point of contact for venues, and utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain Artistic Director's desired vision while remaining within budgetary limits
  • Interviewed, contracted, and oriented over 20 newly hired crew members to execute a multi-event international dance festival; culminating in 5 separate Gala performances at Lincoln Center in NYC.
  • Oversaw load in's/out's of technical equipment, and managed the successful execution of all technical elements such as lights, audio, and projections.
  • Coordinated creative design from concept to execution, serving as the liaison between the creative team and production execution team and union members at Lincoln Center gala performances.
  • Curated comprehensive staffing schedules, ensuring union standards of safety and breaks were being practiced on all work calls.

Producer And Executive Asst.

Directors Gathering
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events
  • Screened director and actor resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
  • Maintained computer-based filing systems by curating a master database for artists who participated in (DG) workshops and events
  • Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent databases

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts: Directing & Producing Concentration

Temple University, 3.8gpa
Philadelphia, PA

Certificate - Theater: Directing/Acting

Royal Academy Of The Dramatic Arts
London

Skills

  • Capable with Microsoft Office Suite & Google Suite, particularly excel and sheets
  • Experience in maintaining multiple emails
  • Experience in Construction tools and operating heavy machinery
  • Effective line management coordination
  • Team building, management, and organization
  • Creating comprehensive scheduling and communication
  • Contract negotiation and legal processes
  • Knowledge in current theatre/ theme park technologies, systems, and market strategy

Timeline

Producer

Fever Inc.
10.2020 - Current

Theatrical Services Engineer

Sesame Place (SeaWorld)
10.2020 - 09.2021

Production Coordinator & Assoc. Production Manager

Youth America Grand Prix
12.2017 - 03.2020

Producer And Executive Asst.

Directors Gathering
08.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts: Directing & Producing Concentration

Temple University, 3.8gpa

Certificate - Theater: Directing/Acting

Royal Academy Of The Dramatic Arts

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