jeff resume 2015 - themed entertainment association · (310) 529-4911 • [email protected] jeff...
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Ten years experience in executive leadership roles
• Skilled storyteller in stage, event, and themed environment applications
• Effective communicator, collaborator, and team builder
• In-depth knowledge of event production and non-profit management
!EXPERIENCE
MANAGING CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THE BRIDGE — 2011-PRESENT Creative and operational manager for The Bridge, a fast-growing South Bay congregation. Functional manager for 10 staff members and 200+ volunteers. Led expansion to 850-seat performing arts center, realizing 60% increase in funding and new assistance programs to the community. Creative oversight includes environmental design, event management, content creation, and technical production. (bridgesouthbay.com) !
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, BROADWAY IN THE PARK — 2009-2015 Founder and Executive Producer for a summer theatre festival in the South Bay, presenting professionally-staged musicals in an immersive themed environment to over 2,500 patrons annually. Secured major funding from Disney, Gensler, Toyota, Arclight, and more to present high-quality shows that are affordable for families. !
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, CONCEPT DESIGN PRODUCTIONS — 2007-2010 Managed marketing operations for a corporate scenic rental company with $4M in annual sales. Additionally served as Account Executive, assisting clients with show design, production logistics, and product rentals. Specialized in corporate events and trade shows for Fortune 1000 companies. (conceptdesigninc.com) !
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REDLANDS CIVIC LIGHT OPERA — 2006-2007 Founded a non-profit professional theatre company with an annual budget of $500,000; developing key partnerships with La-Z-Boy and San Manuel Casino. Produced and visually designed professionally-staged musicals for the San Bernardino and Riverside County regions, serving over 7,000 patrons annually. !
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS — 2006 | B.A. IN PERFORMING ARTS ADMINISTRATION !
SKILLS Outdoor event production, stage direction, project management, creative storytelling, budgeting & forecasting, lighting design (theatrical & concert), scenic design, environmental projection, video mapping, MIDI show control, graphic design (advanced Photoshop / Adobe suite), video production (Final Cut / Motion), special effects design, aerial and ground pyrotechnics, music composition, dreaming big.
(310) 529-4911 • [email protected]
J E F F CA S O N
531 Main Street #412 • El Segundo, CA 90245 • 310-529-4911 • www.jeffreycason.com
531 Main Street #412 • El Segundo, CA 90245 • 310-529-4911 • www.jeffreycason.com
(310) 529-4911 • [email protected]
J E F F CA S O N
PRODUCTION !Bring It On (pre-production)
Legally Blonde
Into The Woods
Singin' In The Rain
The Wizard Of Oz
The Little Mermaid
Joseph... Dreamcoat
White Christmas
The Music Man
L.A. Dodgers Fireworks
The Sound Of Music
Godspell
NASCAR Sharp 500
YAGM Charlie Brown
Man Of La Mancha
Beauty and the Beast
Into The Woods
Godspell
ROLE !Scenic, Light & Projection Design
Director, Light & Projection Design
Lighting Designer
Exec. Producer, Director, Designer
Exec. Producer, Director, Designer
Lighting & Scenic Designer
Exec. Producer, Director, Designer
Director, Lighting Designer
Exec. Producer, Director, Designer
Pyrotechnician
Exec. Producer, Director, Designer
Exec. Producer, Lighting Designer
Pyrotechnician
Exec. Producer, Lighting Designer
Exec. Producer, Lighting Designer
Exec. Producer, Director, Designer
Exec. Producer, Music Director, LD
Exec. Producer, Music Director, LD
COMPANY !Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory
POPS
Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory
Broadway In The Park
Broadway In The Park
POPS
Broadway In The Park
POPS
Broadway In The Park
PyroSpectaculars / Dodger Stadium
Broadway In The Park
Redlands Civic Light Opera
PyroSpectaculars / California Speedway
Redlands Civic Light Opera
Redlands Civic Light Opera
University Of Redlands
University Of Redlands
University Of Redlands
RECURRING ROLES !Pyrotechnician for Southern California Sporting Events
Producer & Designer for Worship Environments
Audio Engineer for Festivals and Events
COMPANY !PyroSpectaculars
The Bridge Church
Bell Event Services
(310) 529-4911 • [email protected]
J E F F CA S O N
531 Main Street #412 • El Segundo, CA 90245 • 310-529-4911 • www.jeffreycason.com
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