Thomas Ford

lead event operations for 35,000+ square feet conference and event space

Over 150 events per year ranging from small departmental meetings to large training and recognition events of over 1000 guests.

Many events have a hybrid component using Microsoft Teams as our primary streaming platform.

Produce CAD diagrams for internal and external use.

Coordinate outside vendors, union labor, and production professionals to supplement internal resources.

Act as event producer/technical director for several off property events including annual merchandising and training events, store openings, and special events including sponsored sports and marketing events.

Manage live event production for local and national Fortune 50 companies.

Managed $1M+ production budgets for large scale gala events in some of the most iconic venues in the World.

Conducted site visits at potential event spaces to guage capabilities and challenges with event execution.

Produced CAD drawings for use in RFP's, as well as, internal event planning

Coordinated vendors, production professions, and local labor (union and non-union) to execute production designs within the set budget and schedule

Often managed several events in various stages of the production process.

largest all-purpose event facility in Iowa

Scheduled and supervised union and non-union labor for set-up and execution of events

Maintained staging, seating, audio-visual, and other event related equipment

Supervised set-up, custodial, security, and stagehand staff.

Produced CAD diagrams of stage and seating configurations for internal and external use

Served as department head in maintaining ADA compliance for public events