Ryan White
Boise,ID
Summary
A passionate, detail-oriented event production leader with nearly 20 years of experience in bringing high-impact live and hybrid events to life. I bridge the gap between creative vision and flawless execution, managing everything from technical production and vendor partnerships to team leadership and on-site problem-solving. Known for streamlining operations, integrating technology to improve workflows, and leading diverse teams through complex logistics. Whether it's an executive briefing, a large-scale corporate activation, or a multi-day conference, I focus on creating experiences that function seamlessly and leave a lasting impression.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Production
The Lux Productions
Napa, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of the production department, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and direct management of 4-6 production supervisors across Audio, Video, Lighting, and Production Support disciplines.
- Provide technical oversight and creative input on all design elements including audio, video, lighting, rigging, and scenic for every event.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive pre-production SOP that streamlined communication between sales and production teams, dramatically reducing warehouse order errors, client miscommunications, and on-site surprises.
- Directed the company's transition to a fully integrated SaaS ecosystem connecting sales, staffing, accounting, payroll, production, and inventory systems, eliminating redundant data entry and improving overall operational efficiency.
Theater Operations Supervisor
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Instrumental in commissioning 6 new performing arts venues across the district, managing the facility handoff from architects and construction supervisors, analyzing design issues, preparing the spaces to operation, and ordering repairs/upgrades.
- Coordinated technical staffing, budgets, and logistics for theatrical, corporate, and community events.
- Designed and commissioned a 4K, multi-camera, PTZ broadcast studio and control room, training staff and leading live broadcast operations for the district school board.
- Provided technical direction and training for student stagehands and equipment operators.
Marketing Communications Manager
QSC Audio Products, Inc.
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2001 - 05.2010
- Defined a comprehensive program strategy for all marketing events including trade shows, conferences, seminars, touring demonstrations, and global sales meetings, supported by a robust advertising and partnership strategy, leveraging industry media and event partners.
- Led cross-departmental collaboration efforts among sales, marketing, and engineering teams to deliver a consistent brand presence.
- Designed and executed events across multiple vertical markets (cinema, retail/consumer, architectural/installed sound, professional live sound).
- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed international/domestic freight coordination, customs compliance, and VAT recovery.
- Developed rapid-deployment event kits for worldwide partner support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2001
Skills
- Event Production & Logistics
- Technical Direction
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Capital Purchasing
- Video Editing
- 3D Modeling
- Client Experience Management
Certification
Vectorworks Core Associate Certification
Cal/OSHA Aerial Lift Certification
Timeline
Director of Production
The Lux Productions
02.2020 - Current
Theater Operations Supervisor
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
01.2011 - 01.2012
Marketing Communications Manager
QSC Audio Products, Inc.
09.2001 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of California, Irvine
Software Proficiency
Lasso.io, Flex Rental Solutions, Vectorworks Spotlight, Qlab5, vMix, Resolume Arena, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Blender, MS Office Suite including Project , ChatGPT, Perplexity, Midjourney