Thomas Morris

Background

About Thomas Morris

20+ years’ experience working on Tradeshows, Hospitality, Industrials and Live Touring Productions. A Customer Service and Operations professional who actively takes on challenges for the success of the company with a strong attention to detail, safety and quality. Accustomed to demanding schedules, prod. timelines, labor cost control and jobsite logistics. Ability to plan daily workloads of complex projects, meet timelines with positive results. Experience managing and working with Union and non-Union field crews of 40+ workers. Involved in coordinating with facilities & operation managers for Arenas, Convention Centers, Hotels, equipment specialists and show logistics coordinators. Problem solver who creates enthusiasm and motivates teams to achieve Operational and client-based goals. Leadership, Practical and Management Skills: 20yrs experience in Rigging for major events and shows; Management of workflows and labor crews Safety, safety training, company SOP Compliance and OSHA Compliance Proficient with VectorWorks (CAD), and other on-screen PDF drawing review and markup software Preplanning and estimating requirement for installation as well as change orders Working with and managing Union and non-Union labor crews Takes ownership of decisions, commitments, and team responsibilities Finding practical solutions to common problems for various teams Operational leadership, coaching and team development Coordination amongst all teams, including sales, operations, Preconstruction, and accounting Creation and delivery of end client sales presentations and formal proposal creation Makes sound decisions on up-to-date information Thinks globally and visualizes effects on company not just one department Production of Layout, Setup, and site logistic drawings 8+ yrs experience remote working: from home, being "on-tour" and working from a mobile office; International travel experience. Family man who enjoys camping, hiking, Tai Chi. music, cooking