Douglas Helderop
@douglashelderop
I lead high-stakes event production and AV/broadcast systems for flawless live experiences.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an enterprise production and event operations leader who turns fragmented vendors, technical risk, and executive demands into disciplined live systems that perform under pressure. I combine technical depth with calm operational command to protect quality from concept to flawless delivery.
Recently as Director of Event Production, I lead end-to-end production for conferences, campus experiences, and global livestreams. I’ve commanded a 5,000-attendee annual conference within a $200K budget, directing a 25-person crew and negotiating AV agreements well ahead of launch.
Across roles, I’ve driven enterprise-scale outcomes—growing more than $2M in annual AV/IT revenue, scaling 12+ annual live webcasts to 6,000 employees across 40 locations, and engineering an HD production facility valued above $2M. I also strengthen reliability by upgrading media systems, training volunteer teams, and implementing risk and contingency protocols.
I enjoy building scalable infrastructure and repeatable workflows: coordinating venue IT and union resources, centralizing campus support, and automating high-volume operations with tools like Zapier and Canvas LMS. My focus is always the same—resilient run of show plans, clear ownership, and broadcast-quality execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Event Production
Encounter Ministries
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Leads end-to-end event production for conferences, campus experiences, and global livestreams, directing venue operations, AV execution, vendor negotiations, budgeting, technical infrastructure, and contingency planning. Ensures seamless live and virtual event delivery for large audiences worldwide.
Event Production Consultant
Douglas Helderop Event Productions
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Provides senior-level technical direction and consulting for live events, corporate broadcasts, and audiovisual installations. Guides clients through production planning, vendor selection, equipment procurement, crew coordination, and onsite execution.
Pursued a relationship-focused insurance advisory role, building and servicing a client portfolio while maintaining selective event production and technology consulting engagements. Earned professional insurance credentials through consultative analysis and ongoing stewardship.
Director, Audio/Visual & Communications
Christ the King Catholic Church
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Led audiovisual production, communications, broadcast technology, and technical infrastructure for a $1.75M parish supporting weekly services, special events, and livestreams. Directed budgets, staff and volunteers, production systems, and executive communications, including interim leadership of the music program.
Senior Audio Video Account Manager
Forte (formerly AVI Systems)
Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 (6 years)
Led the Michigan enterprise territory and advised Fortune 500 and other organizations on audiovisual, broadcast, and collaboration requirements. Directed discovery, system design, vendor coordination, project scoping, and cross-functional execution.
Producer Director & Comms Consultant
Consumers Energy
Jan 2000 - Jan 2013 (13 years)
Built and led an internal broadcast and event production function for a major energy utility supporting enterprise-wide communications across multiple locations. Produced executive broadcasts, shareholder meetings, town halls, community events, and enterprise video production infrastructure with contractor crews and high-visibility technical delivery.
Producer Director
FOX Sports – Venture Outdoors
Worked as a Producer Director for FOX Sports – Venture Outdoors, contributing to production leadership for sports and outdoor broadcast programming.
Producer Director
Oklahoma State University
Worked as a Producer Director for Oklahoma State University, supporting production leadership for broadcast and related media work.
Freelance Production Crew
FOX, CBS, ESPN, TNT
Served as freelance production crew for FOX, CBS, ESPN, and TNT, supporting broadcast production work as needed.
Producer Director
WGVU & WKVK PBS
Worked as a Producer Director for WGVU & WKVK PBS, supporting production leadership for broadcast programming.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science, Communications, Film, Video & Audio Production
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Film, Video & Audio Production from Grand Valley State University.
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Grand Rapids Community College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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