Ronald John
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
To join a like minded team that excels in creating, executing and delivering unique entertainment experiences. Passionate stage manager with 20 years of experience. Striving to maximize human resources through strategic management and Multi-lingual skills . A compassionate team player with a can do attitude , aiming to get the best out of every team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Stage/ Production Manager
MC CAFFERTYS JVC
Dubai, UAE
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed Install and Show Operations for International Artists
- Show Caller and Stage Manager for the Shows
- Prioritized tasks based on importance and urgency to meet project deadlines.
- Scheduled formal and informal production meetings to facilitate clear communication.
- Maintained productivity by adapting to changes in schedule and availability of personnel and resources.
- Maintained secure, hazard-free working environment to promote team health and safety.
- Understood big picture while remaining focused on smaller details to elevate production quality through meticulous attention to detail.
- Reported department costs to help track expenses and support budget management.
- Coordinated internal teams to finish deliverables on time and to desired standard.
- Prepared timeframes to meet expectations of project stakeholders.
Stage Manager
RELM FESTIVAL
Dubai, UAE
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided direction for all technical discussions with Main Contractors (Night Owl)
- Coordinated the movement of backline where required, through other contractors
- Stage Manager for East Stage for all International and Local Performers
- Managing all Band Rehearsals and Back line setups to ensure they all ran harmoniously
- Effective liaising with musicians (directly or through Talent Manager) to identify outstanding technical requirements and meet their demands
- Ran the setup of mobile DJ consoles on the Trams.
- Called Performance cues with meticulous attention to timings, enabling smooth entrance and performance running.
- Ensured rehearsal spaces were accurately and appropriately measured and set, aiding smooth transitions to stage spaces.
- Liaised between clients, contractors and crew, bringing to life creative vision for set, costume, sound and lighting.
- Oversaw the smooth running of each live show, working tirelessly to ensure exemplary quality standards throughout.
Entertainment Manger And Dj
FIBBER MAGEES
Dubai, UAE
09.2011 - 11.2023
- Selected and combined music for different audiences, creating seamless soundtrack within venue music policy.
- Maintained high quality equipment to ensure high sound quality and fast internet connection.
- Hosted events including weddings, corporate events with up to 700 guests.
- Portrayed confidence and bubbly personality to build rapport with audiences, employing vocal enhancement skills.
- Built following of 8000 on FB by sharing videos of DJ sets and interacting with followers.
- Liaised directly with clients to build positive relationships and generate repeat business.
- Collaborated successfully with various MCs.
- Utilised excellent interpersonal skills to read crowd and adapt set accordingly.
- Managed all international and local bands for the venue including stage set-up , Back line procurement , stage plots and techincal variations for equipment
DJ
WORLD SPORT
Abu Dhabi
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Crafted mixes showcasing passion and talent working across various genres.
- Conducted sound checks to prevent technical issues and meet scheduled performance start time.
- Selected and combined music for different audiences, creating seamless soundtrack within venue music policy.
- Kept up-to-date with music scene, latest trends and popular music.
- Discussed creative ideas with event manager and prepared playlists in response.
- Created appropriate playlists for range of specific audiences.
- Collaborated successfully with various MCs.
Technical Manager
DUBAI EXPO 2020
Dubai, UAE
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Procurement of live performance artists and audio-visual requirements for performances via the medium of social media FB/Instagram support and personal references
- Procurement of ambient background music on a weekly basis
- Creation and distribution of social media content across all the reputable sites
- Providing holistic entertainment support to in house and outdoor projects
- Regularly meeting with clients regarding current and potential projects
- Versatility in catering to all clients' entertainment needs depending on their preference and choice., Manage all technical discussions with Expo and other contractors (AV and power)
- Troubleshoot technical issues with all performance areas
- Procuring off-site rehearsal spaces for the Bands ensuring all covid protocols were in place according to goverment approved gudielines
- Ensure rehearsal spaces are technically set up for musicians in advance of rehearsal schedule
- Coordinating with H&S consultant to ensure a safe environment regarding technical setup
- Regular/daily reporting into Project Director detailing incidents or equipment failure
- Show Caller for all main stage performance
- Acted as first point of contact for freelance production and event managers on all visiting productions, in-house productions and commercial hires, advising on and supporting engagements.
- Produced technical schedules in line with events' production specifications.
- Maintained good relationships with local and national suppliers, seeking out competitive deals for hires and equipment.
- Controlled inventories of relevant materials, identified inventory requirements and made purchases.
- Assisted with fit-up and get-out of productions.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MEGA WATT EVENTS
Dubai, UAE
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Managing artists, graphic designers, copywriters, musicians, and other creatives Supervision of the creative process from end to end
- Overseeing project budgets
- Setting project deadlines and monitoring production schedules
- Translating marketing goals into creative strategies
- Developing a creative philosophy for the department and each individual project Ensuring visual communication and client standards are met
- Pitching creative concepts to clients or in-house stakeholders
- Establishing the vision for each project and communicating that vision to creatives
- Monitoring the standard of output for each project
- Meeting with clients and stakeholders to discuss project progress
- Translating client feedback and critiques into edits
- Signing off on finished products
- Studying, evaluating and redesigning creative processes
- Hiring and training creative staff.
- Developed on-brief and on-brand client campaign ideas and creative outputs.
- Identified creative growth opportunities and developed pitch presentations for new and existing clients.
- Negotiated contracts and services to best meet project budget requirements.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas, translating into actionable project plans.
- Led end-to-end campaign ideation and creative direction for full client base.
- Spearheaded brainstorming and collaboration across internal teams to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with external agencies to manage project progress and milestones in line with client specifications.
Production Stage Manager
Solutions AUDIO VISUAL CO
Dubai, UAE
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Managing artists, graphic designers, copywriters, musicians and other creative processes end to end
- Meeting with clients and stakeholders to discuss project progress (conceptualization to execution)
- Managing installation of staging and AV from small to medium scaled events
- Procurement and installation of Backline for all events
- Signing off finished events
- Understood big picture while remaining focused on smaller details to elevate production quality through meticulous attention to detail.
- Maintained secure, hazard-free working environment to promote team health and safety.
- Reported department costs to help track expenses and support budget management.
- Gathered feedback from creative team to drive changes and improvement.
- Received and interpreted briefs to guide production planning and meet stakeholder requirements.
- Assisted wider production team with ad-hoc support for productive workflows.
- Aligned daily activities with overall production goals as outlined in meetings and project briefs.
Education
Education Diploma -
Cambridge High School
2000
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1997
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St. Mary's Catholic High School
1994
Skills
- Proactive approach to dealing with pressurized situations in a positive manner
- Crew management
- Stage coordination
- Staging
- Leadership skills
- Understanding of human resources
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Stage Manager
RELM FESTIVAL
11.2022 - 11.2022
DJ
WORLD SPORT
11.2022 - 12.2022
Stage/ Production Manager
MC CAFFERTYS JVC
10.2022 - 11.2023
Technical Manager
DUBAI EXPO 2020
10.2021 - 03.2022
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MEGA WATT EVENTS
12.2011 - 08.2013
Production Stage Manager
Solutions AUDIO VISUAL CO
12.2011 - 08.2013
Entertainment Manger And Dj
FIBBER MAGEES
09.2011 - 11.2023
Education Diploma -
Cambridge High School
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St. Mary's Catholic High School
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