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Bryan Pray
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- Chicago
- United States
- Producer
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- Job Title/Role
- Producer
- Company
- Live Marketing
- Company Website:
- http://www.livemarketing.com
- Event Realm
- Tradeshows, Marketing, Meetings/Conferences, Special Events, Event Production, Event Design, Event Services, Event Agency, Mobile Marketing
- Events You've Worked
- I have worked most fo the major shows in the industry, for the past two years, in either a producer, director, or talent role.
- Professional Background
- Live Marketing, Chicago, IL – 05/2006 to present
Producer
· Managed all aspects of production for tier 1 and tier 2 clients from creative concepting of brand idea to execution of tradeshow or marketing event.
· Budgeted, priced, and procured all outside vendors and coordinated logistics for multi-layered execution.
· Acted as production liaison and main conduit of client concerns for projects.
· Produced timeline for all projects and kept a complex team on schedule.
· Auditioned talent and directed creative production of produced corporate media and scripts
· Acted as in house video editor for all pre and post-show video media
· Acted as on-site director and location scout for corporate productions around the world.
· Created and maintained a digital library of talent, archived productions, and new and current media technology
· Actively sought out new technology and production trends to continue company’s reputation of innovative and creative ideas and strategies.
· Brainstormed with executives to bring client’s programs to life in a creative and dynamic way.
Improv Kitchen, Chicago, IL - 02/2004 to 05/2006
Director of Operations
· Performed all administrative duties pertaining to daily transactions of a live experimental performance venue.
· Acted as administrative director to sole owner/proprietor of a million-dollar business.
· Scheduled and moderated meetings with producers, technicians, designers, and directors.
· Managed independent contractors assisting with technical matters.
· Exclusively managed a creative team to plan, execute and provide artistic content in a timely manner and under budget considerations.
· Handled interviewing and hiring process for creative writing interns and for video technicians.
· Handled hiring and casting of talent, technicians and peripheral staff.
· Assured quality control of concept as per standards laid out by owner.
· Trained new actors and technicians in specific trade skills, as well as helped to form a constructive and tightly knit ensemble.
· Creative director in charge of editing and final cut decisions.
· Second Unit Director on location shoots.
· Location Scout in pre-production phase of location shoots.
Defiant Theatre Company, Chicago, IL - 08/2003 to 03/2004
Production Manager
· Supervised construction of set, and acquisition of properties and costumes
· Acted as liaison between directors and designers while assuring that tasks were accomplished
· Handled liaisons with independent contractors in relation to contractual obligations, timelines and budgets
· Designed and implemented schedules, inter-departmental task lists and timelines
· Allocated rental space to various independent theatre companies
· Organized and allocated rental properties and costumes to various independent theatre companies
· Reorganized and catalogued all resources to ensure efficient management
North Central College, Naperville, IL 09/2003 to 11/2003
Assistant Professor
· Designed and taught course curriculum for Techniques of Production class, including administering quizzes, written and practical exams
· Instructed students of the practical aspects of theatre productions in a large city
· Focused on deconstructing the creative process and translating vision into reality
· Conveyed specified skill sets to students in the areas of production management, set design, lighting design, and theatre operations
Skokie Parks District Children's Theatre Program, Skokie, IL 06/2001 to 08/2003
Assistant Director/Technical Theatre Instructor
· Taught technical theatre skills including lighting and scene design
· Assisted in creating curriculum and developing activities
· Scheduling, budgeting and other administrative and management duties
· Managed parent-teacher relationships
· Supervised children during classes and at play
· Designed lighting and built set for the final production
Full resume available by request.
- Past Companies
- See resume
- I'm Looking For
- Friends, Networking, Business Partners, Jobs, Inspiration
- Personal Interests
- Cubs games, Live theater, music (I'm in a band), street fests, rock climbing, camping, my crazy dog, my family, anything that distracts me from sitting in front of the TV.
- Other Web Profile (LinkedIn, etc) or Personal Web Site
- http://www.myspace.com/elevendollarlife
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