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Shawn KellnerStage Manager, Production Technician, Promoter and Musician

773-512-9915 * [email protected]

Multifaceted, savvy and global music industry expert with 15 years of experience managing extensivecommunications, technical, labor and safety logistics for large scale venues and touring events worldwide

Professional Experience:Artist/Band Leader, September 2014 - PresentFireworks for Buddha, Chicago, IL, USA and Eberbach, Germany

Production Crew, January 2016AZ Event Support, Rock Legends Cruise, Ft Lauderdale, FL to Grand Turk Island

Crew Chief for Non Union Construction, Labor, and Production Crews, October 2015US Misfits LLC/ Danny Wimmer Presents - Louder Than Life Festival, Louisville, KY

Local Labor Coordinator, Crew Chief, Labor Management, October 2015US Misfits LLC/ React Presents - Freaky Deaky Music Festival, Bridgeport, IL

Local Labor Coordinator, Crew Chief/Lead, Construction and Production Crews, September 2015 James Thomas Productions, North Coast Music Festival, Chicago, IL

Assistant Technical Director for the Official Worldwide Launch of Windows 10, August 2015Lollapalooza Dell Lounge, Lacy Maxwell Productions, Chicago, IL

Stage Manager, August 2015Market Days Festival, Chicago, IL

Labor Coordinator and Crew Chief/AV SEALS/AZ Event Support, August 2015Delaware Junction Country Music Festival, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, DE

Labor Coordinator, Construction and Production Crew Chief. August 2015Phish Magnaball, ESI Unlimited, Watkins Glen, NY

Production Crew, Riot Fest, August 2015James Thomas Productions, Denver, CO

Stage Manager, July 2015Lake Forest 4th of July Festival, Lake Forest, IL

Production Crew Lead and Local Labor Coordinator, React Presents Mamby on the Beach, July 2015James Thomas Productions, Chicago, IL

Construction and Production Crew, Bonnaroo Music Festival, June 2014Crew One Productions, Nashville/Manchester, TN

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Construction Crew Chief, Mumford and Sons Gentlemen of the Road, June 2014Jam Productions, Chicago, IL

Construction, Carpentry and Production Crews, Latin Billboard Awards, May 2015Epic Productions, Coral Gables. FL

Construction and Production Crews, Nintendo League of Legends World Championship, May, 2015Florida State University Arena, Tallahassee FLProduction Crew, Faith No More, May 2015Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL

Production Crew, Slash, May 2015Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL

Construction and Production Staff, Ultra Music Festival, March 2015James Thomas Productions, AG Mega Structure (Largest temporary structure in the world), Miami, FL

Carpenter & Stage Technician for Direct TV Super Fan Festival at Super Bowl 49, AZ Event Support INC,December 2014 - February 2015 (Extensive 6 week build of 26 varied and VIP structures), University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix, AZ

Aerial Unit Production Assistant, “Insurgent”, November, 2014(Perimeter security for public during stunt helicopter filming on set), Summit Entertainment, Chicago, IL

Stage Technician, Special Effects, AV Technician -, February 2014 - Present(Specialist: Cryo Cannons & Confetti Cannons at 2000 Capacity Venue), Concord Music Hall, Chicago IL

Production Assistant, November, 2013“Out 100 Awards,” Dark Barrel Media, New York, NY,

Stage Hand for Corporate, Hotel, University and City of Chicago Events November 2013 - PresentSound Investment AV, Millennium Park, Union Station, NBC Tower, Trump Tower (list available),Chicago, IL

Aerial Unit Team Leader, “Transformers 4,” September 2013(Managed all aspects of perimeter security related to helicopter stunts on set) 20th Century Fox, Chicago, IL.Stage Hand, James Thomas Productions, INC Worldwide, 2013 - Present(Load in, setup, show, load out crews) Voodoo Festival (New Orleans, LA), Riot Fest/ North Coast Music Festival(Chicago, IL)

Production Assistant, “Mind Games,” 2013CBS TV, INC, Chicago, IL

Aerial Unit Production Assistant, “Jupiter Ascending”, August 2013(Perimeter security for public during stunt helicopter filming on set), Warner Brothers, Chicago, IL

Executive Producer, “Ghost Money” (Film), December 2012 - Present(Raised $100,000, managed logistics for crew of 7, maintain schedule/budget in post-production) Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam

Founder/Editor in Chief - Online Music Magazine: www.chicagomusicmagazine.com Dec 2011- PresentChicago Music Magazine, Chicago, IL

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Designed and created corporate concept, recruited 30 contributing writers and photographers, worked with designteam to wire-frame website, manage editorial staff, oversee all social media and PR

Conducted and published live interviews with major international recording artists including: - The Doors (RayManzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore), and the final interview with Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots -artist list available

Provided coverage of local, regional, and national music festivals: Sundance Film Festival, The NAMM Show,Grammy Awards, Lollapalooza Chicago/ Brazil, Austin City Limits, Sunset Strip Music Festival, North Coast MusicFestival, Spring Awakening Music Festival, SummerCamp Music Festival, CMJ, New Music Seminar, SXSW,Voodoo Festival.

International Business Development Manager Jan. 2007- PresentCatchfire Entertainment Group, Chicago, ILManaged all aspects of booking and production of over 1200 performances: live production, artist development,career management, music licensing, music publishing, film development, branding, public relations, and marketingdivisions.

Office Manager, August 2010 - September 2012Breakthrough Audio CD&DVD Manufacturing, Chicago, ILCollaborated with recording artists on the workflow and manufacturing of 700+ separate album orders, resulting in180 sales

Festival Producer Local Music Revolution Festival, June 2009 - December 2011Coordinated 3 days of music showcases with 12 bands and a music industry seminar on the final day, 2009Showcased 60 bands, hosted Nine Inch Nails Drummer/Martin Atkins author, Congress Theater sold 5000 tickets,2010 Showcased 15 bands in this 3 day event, hosted music industry seminar at Metro Live Music Venue, 2011Local Music Revolution, Chicago, IL

Music Producer, April 2009 - December 2011Production credits received for work with The Run Around, Megan & Liz, At Rifts End and Athel at GravityStudios, Chicago, IL

US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kuwait and Iraq • Dec. 2003-Feb. 2005US Government SECRET security clearance * Supported team members in live and mock missions and exercises,with a focus on the operation and troubleshooting of communication links including SIPRNET (Secret MilitaryNetwork) * Maintained the technical operations center at the Aerial Port of Embarkation and Debarkation for theentire theater of operations for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom * Supported combattroops on the front lines * Handled the flow of proprietary secret information such as flight manifests of troop loadscoming in and out including casualties

Military Certifications and Merits:Certificate of completion from United States Army School of Information Technology, National Defense ServiceMedal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed ForcesReserve Medal W/M, Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button. Military Service: • US Army Infantry School Ft.Benning, Columbus, GA—Strategy, Combat Training, Discipline, A+,N+,MCSE Certification US Army School ofInformation Technology, 2002 Ft. Gordon, Augusta, GA

Skills:Advanced First Aid * Blueprints/Technical Diagrams * Classified Information and Materials Security *CustomerSupport/Service *Data Entry * Data Management * Documenting/Record Keeping * Driving/Maneuvering Skills *Electronic Data Security * Electronic Device/System Installation/Repair * File System Development/Maintenance *Firearm Handling and Maintenance * Human Resources Processes * Integrated Electronic Systems * KeyboardTyping * Article Writing * Network Administration * Process Analysis and Improvement * Programming *Software Administration * Systems Integration/Information Architecture * Technical Writing

Education:International Business, 2004-2005

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University of Maryland Europe, NATO Headquarters Kuwait – 4.0 GPAInternational Business 110, International Business 210

Business Administration, 2005-2008Illinois State University, Normal, IL