Luke Woodruff, CTS
Technical Director, Audio-Visual Specialist, Team Leader, Problem Solver
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Production Manager, FOH Engineer,Technical Director, and Audio Visual Manager with over 20 years of successful experience in live sound and production. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the event industry. Strengths in team building and troubleshooting backed by training in audio production.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
AV Manager
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
03.2023 - Current
- Worked with professional sports teams and leagues including the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to coordinate AV needs of the teams and leagues
- Coordinated AV and broadcast needs for national concert tours.
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing accurate cost estimates for audiovisual components of events or conferences.
- Provided exceptional customer service through timely communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Managed inventory of AV equipment, ensuring availability and proper functioning for all events.
- Supported event planning teams with tailored audiovisual recommendations, ensuring seamless integration and execution.
- Optimized AV system performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Spearheaded technology upgrades that modernized the company''s suite of available audiovisual offerings for clients'' changing needs.
- Increased revenue by upselling premium audiovisual services based on client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with event planners, stage managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of AV-related tasks during live events.
- Established strong vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing on high-quality AV products and services.
- Acted as point-of-contact between audio-visual crew and project management team.
- Oversaw reservation and distribution of AV equipment and facilities for on-site presentations.
- Researched and presented various AV options to presenters and site managers.
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
Technical Director
Collierville United Methodist Church
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
- Founded interdisciplinary technology review protocols to smooth departmental upticks in spending by better aligning purchase efforts with company-wide goals.
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Supported creation of client and business partner relationships through careful collaboration and networking efforts.
- Applied advanced skills in Audio Visual Software to produce multiple events and services each week.
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems.
Purcahasing Manager
Finch-Henry Job Corps Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
Maintenance Director
Quitman County Health And Rehab
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving multiple tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Conducted training, licensing and vehicle inspections for new employees.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Verified all building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
Facility and Technology Manager
Storyline Fellowship
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices.
- Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems.
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
- Trained 20+ new employees and volunteers according to production standards.
- Set up and operated audio and visual equipment for more than 20 company events, meetings and presentations per month.
- Supported security personnel in managing closed-circuit security system to maintain optimal protects for property and personnel.
- Maintained continuous knowledge of current and newly developed industry technology, making proactive suggestions to improve AV offerings and strategies.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform quarterly analysis of performance and costs.
- Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Conducted training, licensing and vehicle inspections for new employees.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Assisted in content development for events, drafting and distributing promotional materials.
- Supported events execution and venue set up and tear down.
- Helped plan meetings, distributed agenda and took minutes.
- Researched assigned events and identified possible partnerships aligned with event concepts.
- Conducted phone and video calls to pitch event concepts to collaborators.
- Organized brainstorming sessions between cross-functional teams to develop strategy and creative ideas for future events.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
FOH Engineer
Freelance
06.2000 - 04.2020
- Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
Audio Visual and Facility Manger
Cable Center Events
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Assisted in content development for events, drafting and distributing promotional materials.
- Supported events execution and venue set up and tear down.
- Contacted vendors, venue and stakeholders.
- Contributed to social media outreach, content development and schedule management.
- Supported planning, communications and scheduling of multiple types of events.
- Helped plan meetings, distributed agenda and took minutes.
- Collaborated with team members to provide timely resolution of AV issues or obstacles and achieve smooth presentations.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Verified all building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Set up and operated audio and visual equipment for more than 10 company events, meetings and presentations per month.
- Worked with public and private customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional event production service.
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from audio visual equipment, protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Interpreted technical data from drawings, blueprints, schematics and service manuals.
- Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
Chief Engineer
Jackson FUMC
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Established procedures for corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Completed administrative duties including annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to provide timely resolution of AV issues or obstacles and achieve smooth presentations.
- Assisted with office relocations, including breakdown and reimplementation of AV equipment at new locations, verifying operations and correcting setup issues.
- Supported security personnel in managing closed-circuit security system to maintain optimal protects for property and personnel.
- Executed setup and breakdown of all equipment, including speakers, cables and computers, on- and off-site.
- Set up and operated audio and visual equipment for more than 10 company events, meetings and presentations per month.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Developed and managed projects from concept to completion, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Followed all work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment required replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Audio Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL 02.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Calhoun High School
Calhoun, GA 08.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Audio Visual
Certification
CTS
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Timeline
CTS
05-2023
AV Manager
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
03.2023 - Current
Technical Director
Collierville United Methodist Church
08.2022 - 03.2023
Purcahasing Manager
Finch-Henry Job Corps Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Maintenance Director
Quitman County Health And Rehab
12.2020 - 06.2021
Facility and Technology Manager
Storyline Fellowship
02.2017 - 12.2020
Audio Visual and Facility Manger
Cable Center Events
06.2015 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Audio Production
Full Sail University
02.2015 - 02.2017
Chief Engineer
Jackson FUMC
08.2013 - 05.2015
FOH Engineer
Freelance
06.2000 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Calhoun High School
08.1992 - 05.1996
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