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Eric D. Williams

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PROFILE

An entertainment and event professional with over twenty five years of hands-on experience in event and concert planning and production, including sound and lighting contracting, tradeshow coordination, technical development/installations, and tour/talent management, with proven leadership in operations, strategic planning and turning concepts into reality through effective project management.

Strengths:

•	Direction of production, staff and talent for large-scale events from conception to completion;
•	Facilitating and providing cost-effective solutions for complex productions;
•	Dynamic networking within the entertainment industry;
•	In-depth familiarity with the genres, artists and aesthetics of popular music and production;
•	Demonstrated success in providing the highest quality of creative and reliable resources;
•	Identifying, negotiating and facilitating new business development, and revenue streams;
•	Forecasting and identifying issues and concerns of talent, staff, clients and customers;
•	Action-oriented problem-solver and troubleshooter with results-driven ability to define and execute goals;
•	Team leader and motivator, skilled at diplomatically working with diverse staff in fast-paced and changing environments.

MAJOR and RECENT PROJECTS:

SPECIAL SERVICES GROUP	1981-Present
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, New York City, New York and Los Angeles, California Managing Director and Founder

Special events and entertainment production company that develops, produces, manages and executes high-profile events by combining the expertise of industry professionals to maximize production efficiency with the best resources available to artists and event sponsors. Clients receive full-service management, professional administration and logistics, as well as the benefit of a fully integrated production resource team with an in-depth understanding and familiarity of the artistic and production goals of musicians and performers. Demographics and marketing strategies are incorporated into planning every production.

The company has provided design, layout and install of audio and lighting systems for a range of venues and clients as diverse as Davis Marketing Research, Carnival Cruise Lines, Wavelength System Designs and The United States Government. Installations have included high-end video, audio, lighting, alarm, surveillance and closed circuit communication. The Special Services Group has consulted on projects from both the user and installer perspective.

The Special Services Group has provided production labor for select clients in the South Florida area for the last twelve years. Stagehands, Camera Operators, Audio and Lighting leads, Video technicians and Directors, Production Assistants, Seamstresses and Production Coordinators have been provided for the preparation and implementation of some of the highest profile events in the country. Labor is provided to clients with all taxes and insurance paid. The Special Services Group satisfies the highest standards in labor procurement, maintaining good relations with labor unions, whether providing union or non-union labor, in work-alone or work-alongside situations.

Services:

Large scale and high-volume event planning with operations management, including fast turnarounds and team deployment;
Creative, technological, logistical and supervisory planning and support Project management and line production of events;
Expertise in live and recorded event equipment and installation of complex technical elements;
Talent acquisition and management;
Contract and vendor negotiations, budgets, financial reports;
Staffing and personnel management of backstage team, technical crew, and security;
Labor and union relations, policy development, team building and conflict resolution;
Design of highly-engaging large-scale interactive, entertainment / educational programs and environments;

MARS MUSIC NATIONWIDE RENTAL PROGRAM, National Tour	January 2002 - October 2002
Program Director for the rental division of MARS Music, a nationwide retail chain. Program Director responsibilities includes inventory, budget, staffing, invention and implementation of all procedures involving rental of pro-audio and musical instruments to events Cross training in Animal Rescue and Disaster Logistics.

ANIMAL PLANET RESCUE EXPO, National Tour	July 2001 - November 2001
Tour Manager with responsibilities including the direction of travel, install and dismantle and all aspects of production for 10-city promotional tour for the very popular cable television channel, Animal Planet. Cross training in Animal Rescue and Disaster Logistics.

GEMINI SOUND PRODUCTS,
Carteret, New Jersey

1999 - July 2001

Director of Special Events / Tradeshows for light and sound manufacturer

Responsibilities included the overseeing of all Special Events, endorsee relations, concert and event production, department oriented financial and budgetary reports, coordination of marketing and unveiling of new products (disc jockey oriented equipment)

Tradeshow Coordination - Management and deployment of personnel, space negotiation, creative design and display installations

Designed and installed Psychedelic Decor Lighting for Gemini Sounds' promotional efforts at the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach. Coordinated disc jockey equipment dispersal throughout Gemini's citywide promotions for during the week-long Winter Music Conference.

National Association of Music Merchants, Nashville, TN and Anaheim, CA January and July of 2000 and 2001 Designed, installed, coordinated and staffed Gemini Sounds' tradeshow booth for this giant industry convention. Gemini's efforts at this show are usually quite extensive with the booth generally encompassing such implements as Jacuzzi, go-go dancer platforms, football stadium themed environments and oh yeah, tradeshow product display.

Lighting Dimensions International, November of 1999, 2000 and 2001. Designed, installed, and coordinated Gemini Sounds' tradeshow booth for this giant lighting industry convention.

Gemini's 2000 Swimsuit Calendar, Santa Barbara and Catalina Island, CA, Summer 2000. Produced photo shoots for annual swimsuit calendar.

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PROJECTS:

SAN DIEGO STREET SCENE, San Diego, California	1987 - 1999
Director of Production for the San Diego Gaslamp District's annual three-day, 14-stage events Musical instrument procurement and coordination for all stages Design and creation of venues for an ever-changing site over a 12-year period

SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE San Diego, California	January 1998
Production Coordinator of Main Stage Entertainment for Superfest, The NFL's Extravaganza and Tailgate Party

UNITED NATIONS 50th ANNIVERSARY, San Francisco, California	June 1995
Director - Direction and production of large-scale event honoring U.N. Secretary General and U.S. Secretary of State at the main event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization.

LOS ANGELES MARATHON (Marathon of Music), Los Angeles, California	1987 - 1984
Entertainment Designer - Technical planning and coordination at 35-site locations / Carbo Load Dinners Development of entertainment; booking of acts, design of production on 26-mile route.

BILL GRAHAM PRESENTS, "Mr. Jenkins' Block Party" (New Years Eve), San Francisco, California	January 1995
Musical instrument coordination for 5-stage venue at Embarcadero Center.

BMG RECORDS, Greatest Musical Show on Earth San Diego, California	Spring 1995
Industry event at conference of National Association of Record Merchandisers. Stage management and musical instrument coordination.

INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF AMUSEMENT PARKS & ATTRACTIONS Major Industry Convention, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Miami	November 1993 - 1997
Procurement and management of stagehand labor. Auxiliary event equipment supplier.

HOLLYWOOD BOWL "Earth Day 1993" Los Angeles, California	April 1993
Paul McCartney / Steve Miller Concert and Interactive Exhibits. Coordination of rigging and power for Interactive Exhibits and Vendor area.

SITE COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

SHOWPOWER "WOODSTOCK '94" (25th Anniversary of landmark event Saugerties, New York	Summer 1994
Coordinated power distribution and planning utilizing 75 separate power plants to produce 23 megawatts in electrical power.

HILTON AMPHITHEATER Laughlin, Nevada	January - November 1993
Designer and Operator of 2,500-seat venue on the banks of the Colorado River. Venue continues in operation and serves as a benchmark for all river-based amphitheaters in the region.

SPORTSLAB Lorton, Virginia and St. Louis, Missouri	1995
Site Coordinator - Coordinated logistics, site development and facilities management for a touring interactive laboratory/theme sportspark encompassing two 53,000 square foot structures. Handled strategic planning for guest experience and operational development.

PEPSICO INTERNATIONAL
Carefree, Arizona and Whistler Mountain, British Columbia, Canada

1990 and 1992

Site Coordinator - Coordinated logistics, site development and entertainment for Pepsico's General Meetings. Site development was a challenge as locations were remote and all production including talent was brought in through rather creative means. Stages and performance areas were built into the desert and glacier environments. Talent included Tony Bennett, The Temptations, Kenny Rogers, and Chicago.

THE WORLD New York City, New York	1987
Production Coordinator and Site Coordinator for historic New York City venue. Directed remodel and retrofit for current video and film shoot standards and codes. Served as Site Coordinator for film and video shoots at the venue including productions featuring Talking Heads, RUN-DMC, Beastie Boys and many others.

THE JOHN ANSON FORD THEATER Hollywood, California	1988
Production Coordinator and Site Coordinator for historic Hollywood venue. Directed remodel and retrofit for current video & film standards and codes. Served as Site Coordinator for film and video shoots at the venue. Coordinated concert production and festival coordination.

LARGE SCREEN VIDEO PROJECTION AND MARKETING:

OUT OF THE BOX Metairie, Louisiana	1999
President and Founder (Video screen advertising sales at major events across U.S.) Developed start-up operation and business development strategies for national sales and marketing campaigns. Successful execution of product development and sales goals.

MEGAVISION AT SUPER BOWL / MARDI GRAS New Orleans, Louisiana	January 1997
Producer - Design and production of creative and technical aspects of citywide giant screen video projection advertising for 50+ companies.

MEGAVISION AT THE ATLANTA OLYMPICS Atlanta, Georgia	January 1997
Producer - Design and production of large-screen video projection advertising. Creative and technical planning of content for 4 giant screen billboards servicing 70+ advertisers. Production Director - "Cyberworld Virtual Village."

GOVERNMENT / MUNICIPAL EVENTS:

53rd AND 54th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL
Washington, DC

January 1993 and 1997

Director of Production, talent, house and backstage activities for fifteen Inaugural Balls;

Acquisition of crew accommodations and security clearances. Developed and executed stage crew delivery pick-up policies and procedures;

Coordination of musical instruments, audio and lighting for inaugural events;

Concert Stage Management – "The American Reunion," an extravaganza at the Lincoln Memorial site.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Washington, DC	January 1992 - 1996
Production supplier for select events. Graduate of Special Presidential Advance seminar.

THE OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY Washington, DC	January 1992 - 1996
Production supplier for select events.

THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT Washington, DC	January 1992 - 1999
Coordination of production for Vice Presidential advance staff at events throughout the United States.

TIPPER GORE EVENTS Washington, DC	January 1992 - 1999
Coordination of production for Vice Presidential advance staff at events throughout the United States.

CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, California	Spring 1996
San Francisco Public Library Grand Opening. Event planning, direction and staging.

CITY OF LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, California	1988-1995
Special Services and Technical Production.

KATHLEEN BROWN FOR GOVERNOR State of California	1994
Special Services and Technical Production.

NATIONAL & WORLD CONCERT TOURS:

AL STEWART, National Tours	1978-1991
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS, National Tour	1989-1991
EDDIE MURPHY, "Pieces of my Mind" / "Raw" National Tour and Major Motion Picture	1986
FOREIGNER, National Tour	1978
REO SPEEDWAGON, National Tour	1994-1986
USO CELEBRITY TOURS, Production Manager, World Tour	1984-1986
WILSON PHILLIPS, National Tour	1991
ZEBRA, National Tour	1991

SPECIAL EVENTS & CONCERTS:

CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION, Rose Bowl Events, Pasadena, California	1990
CHEVRON OIL, National Sales Meetings	1992
GENERAL ELECTRIC, "MARKMAKERS," Palm Desert, California	1994
MCI GOLDEN CIRCLE MEETING, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico	1986
SEVEN-UP / DR. PEPPER, National Sales Meeting, Palm Desert, California	1989
ADRIENNE BARBEAU, Hollywood Theatrical Performances	1990
CABLE NEWS NETWORK, "Live Aid Special," On-Air Commentator, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	1986
COLUMBIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Production Associate for College football broadcasts, New York City, New York	1978-1980
EPIC RECORDS, "Rock & Wrestling," Madison Square Garden Production Coordinator, New York City, New York	1985
HARD ROCK CAFÉ, "Great Balls of Fire," Los Angeles, California	1990
HOLLYWOOD WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE, Pro-Choice Rally, Hollywood, California	1990
LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX, Sponsor Coordinator, Long Beach, California	1988
NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL, Production Manager, Baton Rouge, Louisiana	1986
SHOWBIZ EXPO, Production Manager, Los Angeles, California	1988-1991
STREET SCENE FESTIVAL, Los Angeles, California	1987-1990
STUDIO INSTRUMENT RENTALS, General Manager, Hollywood, California	1988-1990, 1999
TRANS WORLD INTERNATIONAL, Production Associate for television productions, Los Angeles, California	1977-1980
WINTERLAND PRODUCTIONS, Production Manager	1986
WOODSTOCK, "Twenty Years After," Carson, California	1989
SEVEN-UP / DR. PEPPER, National Sales Meeting, Palm Desert, California	1989

SPECIAL SERVICES:

LOS ANGELES RAMS, Personal protection for team owner

1978

INTERNATIONAL GOLD BULLION EXCHANGE	1980-1984
Director of Special Projects / Assistant to the President Coordinator of CAMEL GT Race Car Team Project Coordinator of mining ventures on location in the Madre de Dios Jungle of Peru and Unalaska Island, Alaska.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIAMOND MINING, LTD.	1978-1980
Assistant to the President.

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