THOMAS ASCENCION
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Digital Project Manager with over 18 years of operational excellence in the meetings and events industry, specializing in the delivery of high-stakes live and hybrid events across the United States and Canada. Expert in managing complex digital infrastructures and utilizing Orchestrate software to streamline presenter workflows and content delivery. Proven track record in cross-functional leadership, partnering closely with IT departments and developers to oversee rigorous product acceptance testing and the successful rollout of innovative digital event solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Freeman Audio Visual Solutions
Dallas, Teaxas
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Event Strategy & Execution: Partnered with Account Managers to define scopes and oversee digital infrastructure for high-stakes live/hybrid events.
- Team Orchestration: Managed specialized teams, including 'fly-in' talent and local labor for Speaker Ready Rooms and Server Operations.
- Logistics & Procurement: Directed the full lifecycle of digital gear, from hardware identification and rental security to on-site deployment.
- Specialized On-Site Leadership:
- Speaker Management: Deployed centralized platforms for PowerPoint/Keynote management, ensuring zero-latency transitions.
- Audience Engagement: Served as ARS Lead, utilizing live polling and interactive data collection to drive session engagement.
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Freeman Audio Visual Solutions
Dallas, Texas
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed technical workflows for video streaming, recording, and editing under high-pressure, time-sensitive deadlines.
- Collaborated with PMs to improve business processes and best practices for webinars and large-scale virtual events.
DIGITAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
ENCORE (formerly PSAV)
Coppell, Texas
11.2006 - 09.2019
- Served as the Onsite Lead for presentation management, speaker ready room training, and meeting room network setups.
- Provided technical expertise for digital signage, mobile event apps, and recording services.
- Partnered with IT and developers for product acceptance testing and the roll-out of new digital event solutions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Dallas, TXSkills
- Project Leadership: End-to-End Digital Strategy, Budget Management, Vendor & Labor Relations
- Technical Operations: Speaker Ready Room (SRR) Management, Audience Response Systems (ARS), Digital Signage
- Hybrid Events: Video Streaming, Multi-track Recording, Post-Production, Real-time Closed Captioning
- Software Proficiency: Adobe Premiere Pro, PlaybackPro, Wirecast, OBS Studio, Wowza, TurningPoint
Timeline
DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Freeman Audio Visual Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2026
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Freeman Audio Visual Solutions
10.2019 - 07.2022
DIGITAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
ENCORE (formerly PSAV)
11.2006 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute