Chris Sullivan

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About Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan Production Technician Audio Engineer(A1)/Lighting Director/Electrician Summary Over 20 years of professional experience as a designer, installer, and operator of audio/lighting/video systems for high end corporate shows, theaters, and venues large and small. During the past 2 ½+ decades, I have worked on thousands of productions such as concerts (Robin Thicke, 311, Garbage, Buddy Guy, WJRR’s Earth Day Birthday, Tab Benoit, etc.) and high-end corporate shows (Star Wars Celebration, PGA, Sam’s Club, John Deere, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Microsoft, Apple and the NFL, etc.) as either A1, A2, LD, or ME (non-certified). As a general manager, I was in charge of up to 120 employees and multiple departments, as well as scheduling, ordering, cost control and inventory. Leadership skills include the ability to lead and motivate co-workers from all backgrounds, creative problem solving and solution-oriented work style, decisive and confident decision making, and current proficiency with new technology trends. Well-developed communication skills, documented writing and editing talents, ability to work well independently and as part of a team, developing and fostering effective client relations, and providing superior client service and satisfaction. Professional Experience Tech Specialist-Audio-A1/L2/ME Set up and operate corporate breakouts, large general sessions, and concerts utilizing a large inventory of gear-both analog and digital. Audio system design, installs and operation. Manage and coordinate all aspects of load in/out. Coordination with all clients pre/during/post event. Ability to manager crews both large and small to achieve desired outcome of consistent 100% client satisfaction. Consoles include (but not limited to) Midas, Yamaha, Allen and Heath, Soundcraft both digital and analog (with all outboard processing). Licensed software for Wavelab, Soundforge, Sport Sounds Pro, Smaart, Wireless Workbench. Also, as an ME (un-licensed), when there is not a power team not available, I will run not only my power, but that for video and lighting as well (time permitting). Experienced with WholeHog. My focus is first and foremost on client facing customer service. It is my main goal to not only please the client with 100% exemplary events, but to also make them comfortable and “at ease”. Many of the shows I have done have been with “first time” producers for large corporate clients, and I take special care to make their experience smooth and seamless, ensuring that they “shine” for their respective employers. I then execute flawless shows.