PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Executive Producer with 20+ years of experience leading global events from concept to execution across industries including tech, gaming, creative, and consumer brands. Expertise in event management, content development, security operations, and talent production. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex logistics, oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, and deliver high-impact experiences for audiences up to 170,000. CMP certified.
professional Experience
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing I Executive Producer
2023 – Present
Lead executive producer for TwitchCon Europe (Rotterdam) and TwitchCon USA (San Diego), overseeing strategy, operations, and execution for gaming conventions hosting 15,000–30,000+ attendees.
Provided security consulting for Google Cloud NEXT (Las Vegas) supporting 35,000+ attendees in a highly complex multi-venue environment.
Interface with senior-level clients and internal teams to align production, creative, technical, and operations toward unified event goals.
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Team Boland Productions, Inc. | Executive Producer & Project Manager
2011 – Present
Clients include George P. Johnson Experience Marketing, Silent House Group, Stratoscope, Two River Pictures, August Jackson, David Michael Productions, ABC National Ad Sales, JAM Entertainment & Creative Services.
Highlights of Experience:
Executive Production & Broadcast Leadership
Dirk Nowitzki Jersey Retirement (Silent House Group) — Dallas, TX
Produced the live jersey retirement ceremony at American Airlines Center, managing a rapid transition from NBA game to ceremony broadcast.Palo Alto Networks IGNITE ‘20 (Virtual, Two River Pictures)
Executive Producer for the virtual IGNITE conference, exceeding 35,000 attendees worldwide. Oversaw keynote video production, speaker content development, and entertainment logistics.NCAA Championships (COVID-19 Operations) (Stratoscope) — Nationwide
Produced and managed COVID-19 onsite safety logistics for NCAA events across the country, developing internal communications systems and protocol tracking.
Content Development & Corporate Communications
University of California, Irvine & University of Pennsylvania (August Jackson)
Content producer for higher education fundraising kick-offs, managing presenter content development and show flows.AbbVie Metabolics & GIC National Sales Meeting — Grapevine, TX
Produced 10 live internal broadcast sessions for franchise sales teams.Abbott Vascular & Astellas Leadership Meetings
Speaker support producer for senior executive presentations and keynote sessions.UCB Neurology & Immunology Communications
Developed internal franchise narratives and communication plans to align employee engagement with strategic goals.
Experiential Marketing & Entertainment Production
ABC National Ad Sales Sponsorship Events
Executive Producer for Lexus Oscar Viewing Party, Mercedes-Benz Oscar Viewing Party, and Mountain Dew/Modern Family Block Party.Chicago Gourmet Festival (Bon Appétit / JAM Entertainment)
Managed major sponsor activations and fulfillment for Chicago's premier fine dining festival.Philips International Meeting — Amsterdam, Netherlands
Executive Producer for keynote and breakout sessions for Philips’ Sleep Respiratory Care European conference.Headline Talent Production
Produced events featuring Sir Paul McCartney, John Mellencamp, and ZZ Top.
Safety & Security Leadership | Large-Scale Conferences
Dreamforce, TrailheaDX, Connections (Salesforce) — San Francisco, CA & Chicago, IL
Supported safety and security operations for Salesforce’s largest events with up to 170,000 attendees.
Managed security teams of up to 1,200 staff, standardized security protocols across multiple agencies, and controlled security budgets up to $4MM.Google Cloud NEXT — San Francisco, CA
Provided security consulting and operational oversight for Google’s flagship cloud technology conference with 30,000+ attendees.ServiceNow Knowledge — Orlando, FL
Assisted in security operations for 13,000 attendees at ServiceNow’s user conference at the Orange County Convention Center.
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Jam Entertainment & Creative Services, LLC | Director of Production, Director of Los Angeles Office, Project Manager, Event Coordinator
2000 – 2011
Led event production for corporate clients including Kraft, Fox, Yahoo! Music, ABC Television, and Universal Music Group.
Negotiated and managed headline talent including Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Jay Leno, and others.
Managed event budgets, created client-facing proposals, and directed internal production and event teams.
Delivered live and experiential events in partnership with major brands, raising organizational and event profiles.
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Harrison & Shriftman I Director of Production
2003 – 2004
Oversaw West Coast event production for celebrity-driven marketing events for Motorola, Xbox, Tanqueray, and Mercedes-Benz.
Executive Produced multiple activations at the Sundance Film Festival and produced VIP Oscar events for major brands.
Touring Experience
Jane’s Addiction (Lollapalooza Tour) & Jessica Simpson (Dreamchaser Tour)
2001–2003
Managed artist logistics, promotions, sponsorship activations, and daily operations for multi-city U.S. tours.
Acted as liaison between corporate sponsors, artists, and management to maximize branding and partnership ROI.
Key Skills
Specialties
Event Production & Logistics
Executive Client Management
Experiential Marketing & Sponsorship Fulfillment
Security & Risk Management for Events
Keynote, Content, and Speaker Production
Virtual & Hybrid Event Strategy
Budget Management ($7MM+)
Team Leadership & Vendor Coordination