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Zachary Johnson-Dunlop

@zacharyjohnson-dunlo

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Dedicated AV technician and project manager delivering reliable event production solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking leadership roles in event AV and production where I can manage teams, design and execute complex shows, grow departmental capabilities, and deliver profitable, high-quality events in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

I am a dedicated AV technician and project manager with a hard-headed determination to get the job done; I lead AV teams, manage large-scale events, and have overseen shows grossing over $200,000 while opening a hotel AV department projected at $3 million annual revenue.

I specialize in lighting design, technical direction, vendor sourcing, CAPEX planning, and streamlined scheduling, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where practical, solution-oriented execution matters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Audio-Visual Services

Current

Pacific Event Services

Apr 2025 - Present (4 months)

Lead AV operations across multiple venues, managing teams and equipment allocation to support events and productions. Coordinated scheduling, vendor sourcing, and technical direction to ensure consistent execution and client satisfaction.

Team Leadership Sourcing Equipment Allocation Technical Direction Scheduling

Current

Lighting Designer

Current

Various

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)

Designed and programmed lighting for theaters ranging from small black boxes to 200-seat proscenium spaces and operated consoles for theatrical productions. Collaborated with clients and production teams to realize creative show objectives.

Console Operations Lighting Design Resolume Arena Projection Blending Theatrical Lighting

Operations/Project Manager

Encore Global

Jan 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 11 months)

Led an AV team for productions grossing over $200,000 and managed scheduling and equipment allocation across multiple simultaneous clients. Opened a hotel AV department with a projected $3,000,000 annual revenue and developed capex for a high-traffic ballroom.

Project Management Scheduling Budgeting Capex Planning Team Leadership Vendor Management

Lighting Supervisor

PSAV

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Led lighting crews for corporate and private events including large-scale ballroom productions and awards shows, acting as Master Electrician and maintaining AV equipment. Trained on Hog and Jands Vista consoles and developed lighting plots for venue spaces.

Lighting Design Master Electrician Hog Consoles Jands Vista Equipment Maintenance Plot Development

Production Manager

Encore Event Technologies

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Managed crews of freelance technicians to produce large-scale ballroom shows, optimizing assets and labor to maintain production profitability. Maintained storage and equipment, completed daily reports, and coordinated client expectations to deliver on creative vision.

Production Scheduling Asset Management Reporting Logistics