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A career built on delivering world-class live experiences across continents. This resume showcases my background in production management, technical direction, and large-scale event delivery for some of the world’s leading brands.

 Personal Statement 

 

Senior Event & Technical Production Manager with 12+ years of global experience leading high-profile live events, sporting competitions, and hospitality builds across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and U.S. I specialise in end-to-end event delivery—from strategic pre-production and stakeholder planning to large-scale site operations, technical production oversight, and live-show management.

 

I have overseen multi-million-pound projects for Formula 1 (Silverstone, Las Vegas, Miami, Jeddah), international festivals (South Facing, Slamdunk, MDL Beast, AVA), global sports (Boxxer / Sky Sports, Matchroom, USDC Orlando), and brand activations (Meta at Cannes Lions, EA Sports, Wolf & White). My expertise spans complex technical integration (rigging, lighting, LED/video, broadcast systems, power & infrastructure), creative show production, and international site management in dynamic, high-pressure environments. With proven leadership across multi-agency teams, government bodies, broadcasters, and suppliers, I bring strategic planning, operational precision, and calm senior-level leadership that consistently delivers exceptional client and audience outcomes. 

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My strengths are grounded in calm, decisive leadership, clear communication, and adaptability under pressure. From early concept through to on-site delivery and de-rig, I consistently ensure projects run seamlessly and exceed client expectations. I am deeply passionate about the live events industry and thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, where strategic thinking, technical excellence, and people-focused leadership are essential to success. 

 

Key Credentials / Expertise 

  • Technical Production Leadership: End-to-end technical oversight (rigging, lighting, audio, LED, broadcast integration, SFX, projection mapping). 

  • Large-Scale Site Management: Temporary structures, civil works, utilities, pits/paddock ops, VVIP hospitality, FOH/BOH, and crowd flow. 

  • Global Sporting Events: F1, Formula E, professional boxing, dance championships, and large-scale ceremonies. 

  • Strategic Event Planning: Budgeting, procurement, supplier negotiation, schedules, risk assessments, contingency planning. 

  • Broadcast & Show Delivery: OB/flypack integration, show-calling, content management, ceremonies, podiums, media moments. 

  • Team Leadership: Directing large crews, training site teams, multi-agency stakeholder management, compliance with local laws/regulations. 

  • Crisis & Risk Management: Show-stop procedures, weather protocols, crowd control, emergency liaison. 

  • Problem Solving: Strategic and critical thinker. Actively seeks solutions to challenges with operational responsiveness. â€‹â€‹

Live Events Experience

Selected Senior Projects 
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Silverstone British GP 2025 & 2026  | Technical Production Manager 

  • Oversight of all technical infrastructure across Hospitality 

  • Coordination of structural engineers, rigging plots, LED/video, audio, SFX, and power delivery. 

  • Senior liaison with client stakeholders, sponsors, and compliance teams. â€‹

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Boxxer Promotions (2023–2024) | Technical Production Manager 

  • Delivering 14+ live arena/stadium broadcasts annually for Sky Sports & NBC. 

  • Full technical production delivery: rigging, LED walls, lighting, broadcast feeds, and SFX integration.

Maxon Productions – Miami, USA (2024–Present) | Senior Production Manager 

  • Overseeing large-scale productions, live events, and multi-city tours across the U.S. and Mexico. 

  • Providing senior-level production and technical production management for sports, corporate, and entertainment projects. 

  • Leading on-site delivery teams, managing U.S.-based supplier networks, and ensuring seamless technical integration for international clients. 

E1 Race Series – Lake Como 2024 | Monaco 2025 Site Manager | Method Events 

  • Site operations for waterfront race series, paddock, VVIP areas, and temporary structures. 

  • Led site teams on logistics, power, accreditation, and crowd management. 

Production Manager | Stage Manager - Wolf & White - 2019 - Present​

Major International Projects 
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  • Cannes Lions (Meta, 2022) – Site Manager, beachfront. 

  • Foundation Day 2022 (KSA) – Senior Production Manager; large-scale cultural festival. 

  • Operation London Bridge – Site Ops for Hyde Park & Ceremonial Zones.

  • Kings Coronation - Site Manager Media & Broadcast Working Areas 

  • South Facing Festival 2023 & 2025 –  Site Manager, multi-day outdoor festival with 10k+ capacity. 

  • Matchroom Sport –  Production Manager, delivering multi-sport live broadcasts globally 

  • South Facing Festival - Site & Production Manager 

Previous & Current Projects 
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  • Southampton Boat Show 2024 / 2025 – Floor Manager 

  • Jason Derulo Europe Tour 2024 – SFX Technician 

  • F1 Mercedes AMG – Las Vegas & Miami – Technical Production Manager 

  • Battersea Park Fireworks 2022 & 2023 (Event Silver) – Project & Site Manager / Technical Lead 

  • South Facing Festival 2023 – Site Manager 

  • Proms In The Park 2023 – Site Manager 

  • Via Riyadh (KSA) – Technical & Creative Producer 

  • Formula 1 Jeddah GP 2022 – Crowd Safety / Pit Management 

  • Joy Awards 2022 (KSA) – Local Production Manager 

  • Air Race World Championship (UK, Event Silver) – Event Project Manager 

  • Autoville, Riyadh (KSA) – Production Manager 

  • Foundation Day 2022, Riyadh (KSA) – Senior Production Manager / Crisis Management 

  • Cannes Lions 2022 (Jack Morton International | Meta) – Senior Site Manager, International Beach Build & Studio 

  • AVA Festival 2022, Belfast – Site Manager 

  • Larmac Live & Senbla Concerts – Site Manager (Longleat Safari Park & Hove Cricket Ground) 

  • Expo 2020 Dubai – Operations Consultant 

  • Hub Logistics – COVID-19 Response (London) – Working with London Resilience Forum, Government & NHS to manage multi-site operations across the city 

  • Wolf & White (2019–2025) – Senior Production Manager (UK / Europe / USA), overseeing full pre-production, CAD design, advancing, and on-site delivery 

  • LFX Events (Event Silver) – Event & Site Manager (Slamdunk Festival 2023/24; Live @ Kirkstall Abbey 2024) 

  • Boxxer Promotions (2023–2025) – Technical Production Manager, delivering up to 14 live arena & stadium shows annually for Sky Sports & NBC 

  • Dakar Rally 2022 – Production Manager 

  • MDL Beast – 2019 > 2024 

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  • ER Productions – SFX / Pyro 

  • Wembley Stadium – Summertime Ball 

  • Liam Gallagher UK Tour 

  • Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony (Birmingham 2022) 

  • FIFA World Cup 2022 (Qatar) – SFX Tech Lead 

  • Fred Again UK Tour 

  • Pyro Crew Chief for multiple projects in KSA (2023/2024) 

  • David Guetta – Monolith, AlUla , Saudi Ariba 

Phone

+44 (0) 7598 394861

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