~ Technical Director (Creative Production & Operations)

The Specialists LTD — Ridgewood, NY | 2021 – Present

Scope: Cross-functional leadership across fabrication, CNC, 3D printing, scenic construction, and technical production supporting commercial, entertainment, and experiential builds. Coordinated 30+ staff and freelance personnel within a matrixed organization. Lead production systems and cross-functional teams to translate design intent into scalable execution across fabrication, engineering, and technical production.

Operations, Production Leadership & Organizational Transformation

• Scaled a fabrication shop into a multi-discipline production environment, expanding capabilities across scenic fabrication, CNC machining, and advanced manufacturing to support complex, high-value work.

• Directed end-to-end production strategy and execution across multi-department builds ($40K–$500K), aligning design intent, engineering feasibility, and fabrication workflows under aggressive timelines.

• Elevated production performance and team capability through workflow redesign, facility layout optimization, and implementation of structured systems, improving throughput, consistency, and safety

• Owned technical execution and risk assessment, holding final sign-off on fabrication approaches and making go/no-go decisions on feasibility, safety, and execution strategy

~ Client, Design & Cross-Functional Execution

• Owned client-facing translation of creative intent into executable production strategy, aligning scope, feasibility, and constraints across stakeholders.

• Applied value-engineering methodologies to reduce complexity, cost, and risk while preserving creative intent across experiential, live event, and fabrication environments

~ Operational Systems, Financial Discipline & Procurement Strategy

• Redesigned quoting, pricing, and work order systems, aligning commercial strategy with operational execution and introducing structured contingencies to protect margin and reduce risk

• Implemented cost-tracking and budget management practices, improving forecasting accuracy, financial oversight, and real-time accountability across project lifecycles

• Designed and implemented production systems across quoting, procurement, and workflow, improving consistency, financial visibility, and execution reliability at scale.

• Established vendor strategy and preferred supplier networks, increasing purchasing consistency, strengthening supply chain resilience, and reducing material and consumable costs through strategic sourcing

~ Capital Equipment, Facilities & Advanced Manufacturing

• Led evaluation and integration of new fabrication technologies and advanced manufacturing workflows, expanding in-house capabilities and reducing reliance on external vendors

• Directed expansion and build-out of fabrication and finishing facilities (1,700 sq ft), including clean room, paint, and finishing environments, executing upgrades without interrupting production

~ Leadership & Team Development

• Led cross-functional production teams within a matrixed organization, aligning department heads, technical leads, and project teams around execution standards and delivery

• Managed and developed technical leadership (Scenic, CNC, and coordination functions), advising on hiring, team structure, and freelance labor performance to maintain production quality and reliability

~ Selected Projects

• Severance — Scenic elements and specialty props (Seasons 1–2)

• Fallout — Fabrication of power armor suits and weapon systems

• Louis Vuitton — Holiday window installations

• New York Fashion Week — Custom fabrication and experiential installations

• Large-scale brand activations, stage environments, and engineered scenic builds

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Draftsman / Project Manager

John Creech Design & Production — Brooklyn, NY | 2019 – 2020

• Managed projects from bid through execution, aligning client vision, design development, and fabrication delivery

• Developed construction drawings, estimates, and production plans, translating creative concepts into buildable solutions

• Contributed to integration of CNC and digital fabrication workflows, expanding technical capability within production processes

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Installation Specialist (Subcontractor)

PROVISION Audio Video Solutions — Wake Forest, NC | 2015 – 2016

• Installed AV and rigging systems across commercial environments, supporting system integration and permanent infrastructure

• Improved shop organization and operational efficiency, contributing to better resource utilization and workflow

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Education

BFA, Technical Direction
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)