Career Summary: Highly effective Project Manager comfortable working in fast-paced environments that require strong leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. With a formal education and combined work history in Project Management, Engineering and Multimedia, I possess the creative and technical expertise to deliver large-scale projects on time, on target and on budget. · Over 10 years multimedia and audiovisual project management experience; i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing. · 11 years independently producing (writing, shooting, directing & editing) media content for multiplatform distribution. · Proficient multimedia producer experienced at directing, photography, videography, multitrack recording, lighting design, graphic design, editing and live event production. · Strong customer facing and relationship building skills. · Knowledgeable presence in meetings and customer briefings with the ability to effectively communicate creative and complex technical concepts. · A personable leader who recognizes individual talents and expertise in project teams to delegate tasks accordingly. · Self-motivated and confident managing multiple tasks while applying Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies for successfully completing projects within triple constraints; i.e., scope, time and cost. · Ability to take charge of projects, manage risks, control quality and meet scope requirements for project deliverables. Technical Expertise: · Working knowledge of media encoders, video conferencing, digital asset management (DAM), lighting design, projectors, cameras, lenses, microphones, Polycoms, audio/video editing and photography. · Experienced designing blueprints, schematics, logic diagrams, signal flow diagrams and using test equipment in order to troubleshoot, maintain, field test and repair broadcast and A/V equipment. · Website design experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, Apache HTTP, Apache Tomcat, MySQL, PHP and content management system (CMS) platforms such as Joomla, Wordpress and Drupal. · Advanced knowledge of computers, servers, software, TCP/IP networking, IEEE standards, data storage & backup, RAID configurations, firewall management, active directory and SQL databases. · Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Server 2012; Mac OSX, UNIX and Linux. · Software Applications: Microsoft Office, Project and Visio; Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, OnLocation, Audition and Lightroom; Avid Media Composer & Pro Tools; Final Cut Studio, AutoCAD, Cinema4D, ZaxWerks, Boris RED, RSLogix and VMWare.
Project Manager PSAV | Washington D.C. July 2015 – August 2015 (1 year 11 months) · Assist sales teams with RFPs and specifying power, IT, rigging, audiovisual and labor needs for assigned projects at the largest convention hotel in Washington, D.C. · Collaborate with exhibitors, event planners, producers and other stakeholders to define and execute project objectives. · Ensure successful and profitable execution of projects from signed sales proposal to final invoicing. · Coordinate purchase orders for equipment and travel requirements for assigned labor. · Prepare and implement production schedules and coordinate the logistics for equipment rentals. · Schedule and supervise on-site crew including full-time and part-time employees. · Communicate project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities with crew.
Executive Producer Sinclair Broadcast Group | Cincinnati, OH September 2011 – September 2014 (3 years 1 month) · Built and maintained strong customer relationships with over 150 clients through effective communication and matching production services with the customer's needs and business goals. · Produced promos, station ID's, long format original programming, commercials and weekly movie hosting segments for WSTR-TV (STAR64) and WKRC-DT2 (The CW Cincinnati). · Producer for all weekly movie hosting segments; i.e., STAR64 at the Movies, Smarter Living, Ask the Experts and Eyes on Education. · Scheduled and coordinated all movie hosting segment shoots with talent, sales staff, clients and agencies. · Director for the Sunday morning program Cincinnati Issues with host Lincoln Ware on STAR64. · Floor Director for Thursday Night Lights, Cincinnati`s only live coverage of high school football. · Created concepts and produced client commercials and movie hosting segments. · Assisted Producers and sales staff with ad campaign concepts, project development and promotions.
Video Production Manager Thunderbolt Systems | Cincinnati, OH January 2009 – January 2010 (1 year 1 month) · Established all video department personnel and structure. · Hired video crews and managed equipment use and overall maintenance. · Planned, scheduled and supervised all aspects of live video production. · Managed video crew, equipment transport and setup for live events at the Indiana Belterra Casino. · Managed I-Mag projector setup and served as Camera Operator at the Indiana Argosy Casino. · Setup equipment for Pattie Labelle and The O’Jays for the 2009 inaugural ball in Washington D.C. · Managed video crew, equipment setup and served as Technical Director for the 2009 Red, Rhythm & Boom event featuring Huey Lewis and the News located in Mason Ohio.
Executive Producer/Production Manager Big Show Entertainment Inc. | Cincinnati, OH August 2008 – January 2010 (1 year 6 months) · Production Manager/Producer/Editor for the weekly TV series MMA Big Show featured on the CW and syndicated. · Produced 26 half hour episodes for broadcast, complete with custom graphics & closed captioning. · Produced 8 original commercial spots for broadcast and digital marketing. · Hired, scheduled and coordinated all show talent and video production crew (12-16 people). · Directed all talent and supervised video, sound & lighting crews for 6 live events at the Belterra Casino in Indiana. · Director for all video production crew during live productions. · Coordinated the rental and transport of all video production equipment for 8 live shows.
Facilities Coordinator Media Bridges | Cincinnati, OH April 2005 – October 2008 (3 years 7 months) · Managed facilities department budget, work schedule and daily operations for all facilities staff. · Coordinated the purchase, maintenance and repair of all portable production, studio and broadcast equipment. · Compiled and maintained in-depth technical documentation of facilities statistics for weekly and quarterly reports. · Managed station's Master Control, daily programming ingest and quality control for 4 CATV channels. · Spearheaded the Master Control migration/integration from an analog to a digital playback system. · Provided comprehensive network management; migrated company server from UNIX Webmin to Windows Server 2003. · Instructor for weekly studio production classes scheduled through the Education Department. · Supervised setup and breakdown of studio equipment and served as Technical Director for live shows.
Electrical Designer Tech-King Operations, Inc. | Mason, OH June 2001 – September 2003 (2 years 4 months) · Designed and modified CAD drawings of controls schematics and equipment layouts for product installation and quotes. · Made PLC program modifications/updates using Rockwell Automation software, RSLogix. · Inspected locally fabricated control panels for proper assembly/wiring and approved shipping to job-site. · Traveled to Amazon and Staples distribution centers to provide on-site construction support during installation. · Designed and maintained original company website using Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Electrical Designer Belcan Engineering | Cincinnati, OH November 1996 – February 2001 (4 years 4 months) · Assisted the Project Manager, Engineers and Design Teams in providing tech services, such as developing schematics, logic, pneumatic and block diagrams for the multinational corporation Procter & Gamble (P&G). · Traveled on-site to P&G plants in Cape Girardeau MO and Mehoopany PA to provide construction support. · Inspected locally fabricated control panels for proper assembly/wiring and approved shipping to job-site. · Created Bill of Materials (BOM) by referencing equipment specs and quantity for procurement. · Prepared comprehensive documentation on project status for weekly team meetings and project reviews. · Prepared and reviewed construction drawings, turnover packages and as-built drawings. · Active member of the CAD Matrix Team, which created company design standards.
Controls Technician Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc. | Cincinnati, OH March 1996 – September 1996 (6 months) · Assembled/Wired control panels for temperature control units based on design notes, layouts and schematic diagrams. · Procured parts listed on Bill of Materials for project completion. · Installed/wired completed control panels to temperature control units fabricated in-house.
Service Technician Advanced Office Systems Inc. | Cincinnati, OH May 1995 – November 1995 (6 months) · In-house and field maintenance/repair of fax machines, printers & copiers; required 3 repairs daily. · Troubleshoot customer machines using service manual flowcharts, schematics & multi-meter. · Researched and procured OEM parts and supplies as needed. · Contacted clients daily to report service status and requested authorization for repairs.
Education & Professional Development:	· PMP, Project Management Professional Certification, Expected May 2015 · BFA, Electronic Media, 2007 - University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH · AAS, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, 1999 - Cincinnati State, Cincinnati, OH · Vocational Certificate, Electronics and PC Tech, 1996 - Scarlet Oaks C.D.C., Cincinnati, OH
Organizations:	· PMI Southwest Ohio Chapter, June 2014 – Present · Alliance for Community Media, April 2005 – October 2008
Websites:	· www.leonmontgomery.com · www.linkedin.com/in/leonpmontgomery