RESUME
Experienced Event & Production Designer with 17+ years creating physical environments, stage sets, and props for various projects in theater, film, TV, live shows, commercials, and development. Passionate about my work and dedicated to delivering immersive experiences. Explore my portfolio for captivating designs that leave a lasting impact.
WORK EXPERIENCE
account executive,
The Scenic Route
Los Angeles, CA — 2013-2023
Client Relationship, Project coordination, Planning, budgeting, overseeing, and documenting all aspects of the project. Make sure that the scope and direction of each project are organized and on schedule. Construction administration. Team leadership. CAD drafting, 3D modeling, and 3D renderings. Budgeting and Scheduling.
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Accomplishments
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Turtle Beach and Activision Booth at E3 2018 -Design, Management, Fabrication, and installation
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Grammys Awards 2022 - Set Project Management and Fabrication.
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The Voice TV SHow - Project Management, Design, Fabrication, and Installation.
Production Designer/ Fabrication Operations Manager, Blueprint Studios
San Francisco, CA — 2006-2013
Conceptualize, design and produce scenic and functional environments for corporate and social events. Design/draw sketches and build models using SketchUp® and 3D CAD software. Oversee and participate in physical production and installation of specialty props, stages and sets. Manage 30 plus employees and three on-site production departments including; custom fabrication, painting, soft goods/sewing. Define overall requirements and procure materials for departments that support the production of 5,000 events per year. Ensure health and safety standards and environmental best practices are maintained at all times.
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Accomplishments
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Support the production of over 5,000 events per year.
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Design, develop and manage the Design and Fabrication department.
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Create a manage the furniture and assets maintenance department.
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Design and fabricate over 100 new props.
Production Manager, Guao Productions
Caracas, Venezuela — 1998-2006
Manage logistics, installation and dismantle of special event programs for corporate and social clients. Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling production crew for upwards of 50 events per week. Collaborate with event designers to determine alternative solutions to set-up for optimum flow and experience. Manage Client expectations with exceptional custom service.
Coordinate with other program vendors to implement and produce seamless collaborations for ultimate success.
additional design experience
-Production Designer, “Out of the Box ” – Graduate Student Film, Academy of Art University San Francisco (8/2012)
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-Production Designer, “Dead Letters” – Graduate Student Film, Academy of Art University San Francisco (6/2012)
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-Production Designer, “Midnight Secrets” – Graduate Student Film, Academy of Art University San Francisco (4/2012)
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-Production Designer, “Happy Dagger” – Graduate Student Film, Academy of Art University San Francisco (4/201)
education
City College of San Francisco, Interior Design Program
San Francisco, CA - 2010
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SF State University Extension, Event and Meeting Planning
San Francisco, CA - 2008
Universidad Santa Maria, Business Administration
Caracas, Venezuela - 2006
Special Skills
Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Project Coordination, Creative Designer, Team Leadership, Construction Administration, Experience Management skills, Exceptional Customer Service, Bilingual Spanish and English, CAD, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, Responsible, Hard worker, Honest, passionate about the arts and Careful of the Environment.
references
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
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-1st Runner Up - Best Production Design, “Dead Letters” – 2013 Epidemic Film Festival
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-1st Runner Up – Best Production Design, “Midnight Secrets” – 2012 Epidemic Film Festival