Timothy Grivas
Dallas,TX
Summary
With my four decades of expertise and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. As a dynamic and results-driven professional, I am committed to high-quality work and thrive in fast-paced environments. My proactive problem-solving skills and passion for innovation ensure impactful contributions to every project.
My extensive hands-on experience spans various domains, including:
- Development Engineer/SME (Philips/Vari-lite)
- Product Testing (Philips/Vari-lite)
- Videography and Production (Fire Ant Productions/Highend Systems)
- Music Publishing (DAW-LAB Publishing)
- Audio Engineering (YODAYODA LLC)
- Music Production (YODAYODA LLC)
- Lighting Design (High End Systems)
- Robotic Lighting Programming (Highend Systems/Vari-lite)
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Marketing, Operations and Production
Yodayoda LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines. Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities following business objectives.
- Oversaw successful operational strategies and policy implementation to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster a productive and engaging work environment.
- Preparing the company to register as a non-profit 50103 (C)
Music Publisher
DAW-LAB Publishing
07.2024 - Current
- Manage all royalty payouts and distribution activities.
- Establishing a relationship with artists to enhance their connections in the music industry concerning royalties from their compositions. Informed clients about the complexities of the music industry
- Monitor and report activity with their Performance Rights Organizations (BMI/ASCAP) and the "Mechanical Licensing Collective."
- Lead Audio Production (Recording, Mixing, Mastering and Distribution)
Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Freelance Audio Engineering Services
01.1993 - Current
- Produced, mixed Mastered and distributed 7 artist's releases
- Enhanced audio quality by utilizing advanced mixing and mastering techniques.
- Troubleshot technical issues and maintained recording equipment for optimal performance.
- Designed recording and production schedules according to client needs.
- Collaborated with artists to achieve their desired sound and creative vision.
- Coached musicians on creating clean, balanced audio to work with.
- Ensured accurate session documentation by diligently tracking all relevant information, such as takes, settings, and equipment used.
- Developed customized signal chains for various projects, tailoring the sound to specific needs.
- Balanced artistic goals with technical constraints while creating high-quality recordings that met both creative and budgetary requirements.
- Achieved consistent client satisfaction by effectively communicating expectations and project progress updates.
- Studied musicians styles prior to sessions in order to provide optimal engineering support.
- Continually expanded knowledge of industry trends and new technologies through professional development opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality recordings.
- Provided ongoing support after project completion to ensure client satisfaction with final product adjustments or revisions as needed.
- Maximized sonic impact with skillful manipulation of equalization, compression, reverb, delay, and other effect parameters.
Development Engineer
Vari-Lite LLC/Philips/Signify
10.2014 - 07.2024
- Facilitated customer specification requests to access QA and QC data.
- Collaborated with design engineers to support product specifications and functional robustness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new features into existing products, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Developed over 600 detailed technical documentations to support product launches, facilitating smooth transitions from development to production stages.
- Enhanced product development by implementing innovative engineering solutions and utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives within the department, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing effective changes accordingly.
- Improved team productivity by introducing agile methodologies into daily workflows and streamlining project management processes for greater efficiency.
Director of Marketing, Operations and Production
Yodayoda Entertainment and Events
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Produced multiple projects for multiple organizations and cities nationwide
- Managed budget and timeline of projects
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Managed all recording project designated for release
- Engineered mixing and mastering for all projects
Creative Director/ Producer
Fire Ant Productions
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering tailored design solutions that exceeded expectations.
- Specialized in an audio and lighting experiences for the masses such as the city of austin and the austin symphonic orchestra's 100th year anniversary
Director of Creative Services
High End Systems
04.1991 - 10.2009
- Specialized in audio recordings and lighting programming for the entertainment industry
- Led brainstorming sessions that inspired original ideas from team members while fostering an open-minded work culture centered around innovation
- Boosted brand visibility by developing engaging multimedia content for social media and websites
- Drove revenue growth by developing targeted promotional campaigns tailored to specific customer segments and market trends.
- Raised brand awareness through strategic partnerships with influencers, bloggers, and industry thought leaders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of integrated marketing strategies that drove growth.
- Established strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive collaboration on creative projects.
- Managed a team of graphic designers, copywriters, and videographers to produce compelling visual storytelling across various platforms.
- Oversaw the development of video marketing materials, resulting in increased engagement rates and stronger brand recognition.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Music scholarship.
Radio TV
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- "Extreme collaboration" methods
- MacOS and apps
- Windows 11 and Apps
- Google for Business platform
- Cloud storage and sharing platforms
- Atlassian Platform (JIRA and X-ray)
- Teamtest Platform (Testlink)
- Lean certified
- Many other industry-standard methods Can supply upon request
Accomplishments
- Advanced Lean Certification
- U.S. Patent Image projection lighting device and control system Image projection lighting device and control system. US 10/346,784 · Issued Jan 16, 2003
Certification
- Advanced Lean Learning, Signify - 2014-2024
Additional Information
Over the past few decades. I found myself thrown into many expectations. Learning new technology and then delivering using the tools within the work.
- In the early 90's I created light show soundtracks and voice-overs in marketing our products at trade shows
- I won awards from Lighting Dimension International for Best Light Show (soundtrack) 3 times
- When freelancing, I created audio soundtracks for IBM (Voice-overs included), Flipped on Christmas (City of Austin), 100th year anniversary celebration (Peter Bay and Austin symphonic orchestra)
- I started a "not for profit" organization that records songwriters. I mix, master and distribute their compositions for free since 2021 to Present
- I have in depth skills in Music publishing
- I strive for long term commitments with cooperations in order to build a proficient workflows and processes
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Music Publisher - DAW-LAB Publishing
07.2024 - Current
Director of Marketing, Operations and Production - Yodayoda LLC
01.2021 - Current
Development Engineer - Vari-Lite LLC/Philips/Signify
10.2014 - 07.2024
Director of Marketing, Operations and Production - Yodayoda Entertainment and Events
01.2009 - 09.2014
Creative Director/ Producer - Fire Ant Productions
09.2006 - 09.2014
Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Freelance Audio Engineering Services
01.1993 - Current
Director of Creative Services - High End Systems
04.1991 - 10.2009
McNeese State University - Some College (No Degree), Music
My Hobbies
- My love for music, especially jazz, helps me balance my work and personal life. Playing various instruments nurtures the ability to adapt to different styles of music. The expectations for versatility are impressive and consistently present a challenge to master. I'm continuously learning and refining the necessary skills, which is very rewarding.
This approach to collaborationis essential.
- I am a skilled woodworker specializing in building electric guitars.
- I have extensive knowledge of music publishing and the intricate workings of the music industry.
- I am a seasoned audio production engineer, specializing in recording, mixing, mastering, and distribution.
- I enjoy playing the electric guitar.
- My personal mission statement includes Transparency, Honesty, and Integrity.
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