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JEROME EDWARDS [email protected] 614.264.9976 1528 Brentnell Ave. Columbus, OH 43219 Professional Summary Seasoned live event, staging, and production professional with 15 years of experience in audio, video, lighting, rigging, event logistics, and labor. Proven ability to deliver an exceptional product in a time efficient and budget conscious manner. Adept at managing intensely technical and volatile projects under tight deadlines with limited resources and staff, while maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times. Education Ohio University, Athens OH Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications (Audio Engineering focus) Proficiencies - Production Management - Facility Management - Labor/Union Facilitation - Leadership/Motivation - Logistics/Tour Advances - Effective Crew Direction - Client/Talent Relations Experience Warehouse Manager/Small Rental Sales Live Technologies, LLC (11/12 – 8/15) Lead daily objectives of the Rental Production Warehouse Retained, reviewed, and delegated the primary objectives to department technicians Ensured work atmosphere was productive and safe for staff and equipment Trained & certified associates in forklift operation and non-CDL license certification Maintained efficient inventory tracking to guarantee gear was available when needed Production/Stage Manager The Bluestone Entertainment (1/12 – Present) Orchestrated the entire production of Legend Valley Country Jam’s Concert series Communicated & expedited tour requests for labor, equipment, rigging, and backline needs Coordinated w/ festivals in-house audio, video, and lighting tech’s to meet tours requirements Developed & managed full-day schedules for the entirety of each event Stage Manager/Crew Chief Promowest Productions (8/11 – Present) Oversaw tour requests & facilitated labor needs to drive effective shows from load-in/out Managed and directed accountability for changeovers / day sheet schedules Provide backup support & overflow for audio engineers whenever needed Fabricated all in-house cabling Director of Production / FOH The Bluestone (4/09 – 10/12) Oversaw setup, operation, fabrication, and maintenance of audio equipment to support corporate, private, and public/concert live events Owner/Operator BUS 8 Audio (9/12 –Present) Manage all tasks related to operation of a small production company FOH engineer for local band ILL Atmospherics. Most recent artists worked with in 2015: Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Jeff Dunham, Charlie Daniels, Modest Mouse, Mac Miller. Provided freelance technician services for ESPN, NCAA, Arnold Fitness Classic and Limited Brands Technical Experience - Audio Engineering - Heavy Equipment Operation - Rigging in venues of all sizes - Class B Drivers License

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J E R O M E E D W A R D S [email protected] 614.264.9976

1528 Brentnell Ave. Columbus, OH 43219 Professional Summary Seasoned live event, staging, and production professional with 15 years of experience in audio, video, lighting, rigging, event logistics, and labor. Proven ability to deliver an exceptional product in a time efficient and budget conscious manner. Adept at managing intensely technical and volatile projects under tight deadlines with limited resources and staff, while maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times. Education Ohio University, Athens OH Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications (Audio Engineering focus)

Proficiencies - Production Management - Facility Management - Labor/Union Facilitation - Leadership/Motivation - Logistics/Tour Advances - Effective Crew Direction - Client/Talent Relations Experience Warehouse Manager/Small Rental Sales Live Technologies, LLC (11/12 – 8/15) � Lead daily objectives of the Rental Production Warehouse � Retained, reviewed, and delegated the primary objectives to department technicians � Ensured work atmosphere was productive and safe for staff and equipment � Trained & certified associates in forklift operation and non-CDL license certification � Maintained efficient inventory tracking to guarantee gear was available when needed Production/Stage Manager The Bluestone Entertainment (1/12 – Present) � Orchestrated the entire production of Legend Valley Country Jam’s Concert series � Communicated & expedited tour requests for labor, equipment, rigging, and backline needs � Coordinated w/ festivals in-house audio, video, and lighting tech’s to meet tours requirements � Developed & managed full-day schedules for the entirety of each event Stage Manager/Crew Chief Promowest Productions (8/11 – Present) � Oversaw tour requests & facilitated labor needs to drive effective shows from load-in/out � Managed and directed accountability for changeovers / day sheet schedules � Provide backup support & overflow for audio engineers whenever needed � Fabricated all in-house cabling Director of Production / FOH The Bluestone (4/09 – 10/12) � Oversaw setup, operation, fabrication, and maintenance of audio equipment to support corporate, private, and public/concert live events Owner/Operator BUS 8 Audio (9/12 –Present) � Manage all tasks related to operation of a small production company FOH engineer for local band ILL Atmospherics. Most recent artists worked with in 2015: Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Jeff Dunham, Charlie Daniels, Modest Mouse, Mac Miller. Provided freelance technician services for ESPN, NCAA, Arnold Fitness Classic and Limited Brands Technical Experience - Audio Engineering - Heavy Equipment Operation - Rigging in venues of all sizes - Class B Drivers License

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