Darcy Peter Bailey
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Energetically spearheaded production workflows at LTS Pro Light & Sound, optimizing team coordination and event logistics. Demonstrated expertise in scheduling and production support, alongside a knack for fostering strong relationships. Achieved significant improvements in event planning and execution, leveraging both technical acumen and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant / Stage Manager
LTS Pro Light & Sound
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.1999 - 10.2005
- Managed synchronization of lighting and sound teams to optimize production workflows.
- Facilitated meetings to review production milestones.
- Operated front house and stage monitor sound systems.
- Coordinated schedules of various artists and bands.
- Coordinated communication between A&R requirements and expectations.
- Coordinated vendor requirements and maintained public safety protocols for arena and outdoor venues.
Live Entertainment Coordinator
The Red Door Nightclub
North Vancouver, British Columbia
04.1998 - 11.2001
- Coordinated staffing needs for all entertainment activities including sound technicians, security personnel and ushers.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all entertainment activities.
- Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
- Researched potential venues for entertainment events.
- Developed and managed entertainment budgets.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Maintained records of ticket sales, attendance figures and income generated by each event.
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
- Solicited sponsorships from local businesses to offset event costs.
Production Assistant
Bud Wandrei
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.1993 - 08.1999
- Ran sound checks and assessed equipment for proper functionality, troubleshooting issues that arose.
- Oversaw crowd control during performances to ensure safety of guests and staff members.
- Planned post-event wrap-up meetings to review successes or areas of improvement in order to optimize future events.
- Solidified relationships with partners, venues and individuals, effectively building strong network of resources for future event planning.
- Conducted interviews and auditions to locate and evaluate potential talent.
- Set up VIP packages for special guests attending the concerts or events.
- 1994 Canada Summer Games outdoor stage, Another Roadside Attraction, the first 4 years of the Merritt Mountain Music Festival.
Stage Hand - Volunteer
Shaw Saltsberg
Vancouver, British Columbia
07.1991 - 07.1993
- Tested sound equipment prior to live performances.
- Collaborate with other departments to achieve desired outcomes.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with audio equipment.
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment and performed minor maintenance.
- Set up sound equipment and ensure it is in working order.
- I volunteered as a student for the last Hedley Blast Country Music Festival (Hedley, BC) two weeks onsite.
- Helped coordinate large-scale outdoor events at Vanier Park.
Education
4th Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC05-2005
Recording Arts Extended Music Business -
Columbia Academy of Recording Arts
Vancouver, BC07-1993
High School Diploma -
Mission Senior Secondary
Mission, BC05-1989
Skills
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Project management software
- Production preparation
- Set construction
- Production background
- Scheduling expertise
- Logistics planning
- Meeting deadlines
- Budget management
- Production gear handling
- Pre-production planning
- Vendor onboarding
- Networking
Affiliations
- Outdoor Enthusiast and Advocate for Environmental Sustainability
- Musician Singer-Songwriter
Accomplishments
- Founding Member of the Ocean Plastic Alliance, working to provide sustainable solutions to the ocean plastic concerns in the Small Island Developing States in the South Pacific. (Tuvalu & Kiribati)
Timeline
Production Assistant / Stage Manager
LTS Pro Light & Sound
05.1999 - 10.2005
Live Entertainment Coordinator
The Red Door Nightclub
04.1998 - 11.2001
Production Assistant
Bud Wandrei
06.1993 - 08.1999
Stage Hand - Volunteer
Shaw Saltsberg
07.1991 - 07.1993
4th Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Recording Arts Extended Music Business -
Columbia Academy of Recording Arts
High School Diploma -
Mission Senior Secondary
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