Suraj Kiran Rao Puppala

• Coordinated events such as trade shows,weddings,concerts, conferences, and meetings.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
• Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, procurement, resourcing and logistics for various events.
• Supervised onsite team of 100+, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
• Determined best lighting design according to location .
• Used WYSIWYG to create scale plots for events.
• Directed and facilitated procurement and installation of lighting equipment and elements.

• Worked closely with client to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
• Design, plan and create proposals for events using WYSIWYG.
• Researched vendors and locations, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
• Streamlined operations by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.
• Directed and facilitated procurement and installation of audio, lighting, video equipment and elements.
• Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.
• Responsible for team of 45, including vendors, engineers, riggers and roadies.

• Event design, plan and coordinate logistics, procurement and manpower.
• Established clear objectives and goals for each event, drove execution toward goals and measured and monitored results to track impact.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Responsible for setting system of work and improving efficiency of crew.
• Researched vendors and locations, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
• Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
• Monitored over 25 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues.
• Responsible for team of 70 plus, including vendors, engineers, riggers and roadies.

• Determined best lighting design and techniques according to event location.
• Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
• Performed maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment.
• Programmed lighting consoles prior to event day.

• Determined best lighting design and techniques according to venue location and situation.
• Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and lighting equipment needs for various types of live events.
• Performed various setups, tear downs, programming lighting consoles and mixing audio for bands, weddings, funerals, worship services, theatrical performances and conferences.

• Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate lighting setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
• Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management. Installation and implementation of lighting plots.
• Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
• Performed various setups, tear downs, programming lighting consoles and mixing audio for bands, weddings, funerals, worship services, theatrical performances and conferences.

• Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
• Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
• Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
• Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Set up, maintain, and operated audio and lighting equipment.
• Established and maintained accurate inventory of all equipment to prevent loss or theft.
• Responsible for team of 15.