Nick Morales
Friday Harbor, WA 98250| (732) 887-7939 | nickmorales@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Driven Production Management professional with 15+ years of experience in the execution of multi-million-dollar world
renowned shows. Adept at audio/video production, rigging, carpentry, welding and stage production. Shaped through
Managerial and Operative roles within the entertainment industry. Strong background in management of staff and artistic
talent. Solid expertise in Project Management. Founded in production and design with core competencies in:
MS Office Suite Stage Management Audio and Video
Networking Client Database Management Rigging
Drafting: AutoCAD & Vector Works Welding and Metal Working Event Safety
Scenic Carpentry Team Leadership First Aid and CPR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner/Operator, San Juan Shindigs, Friday Harbor, WA 12/2021 – 04/2024
Executive position facilitating event rentals, services, and support for clients mostly geared towards the growing wedding
industry on San Juan Island. Averaged 40 – 60 hrs./week.
● Guided clients through the process of creating their perfect event day from initial contact through sales process
to execution of event.
● Supervised 2 to 10 staff based on event requirements.
● Performed all administrative tasks from project management to payroll.
Event Support Specialist, Pathable, Portland, OR 12/2020 – 06/2021
Operative role providing technical support for online, virtual events in the age of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 20-40 hrs./week.
● Trained on the Pathable Event Platform utilizing Zoom technologies, both industry leaders in virtual events.
● Act as ZenDesk Customer Support Agent when not working on live events.
● Assisted in the integration of premium services project introducing video editing, mixing as part of expanded
company goals to increase revenue.
Production Supervisor, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, Portland, OR 05/2018 – 07/2020
Managerial role focused on the advance, execution, and settling of events at this five venue Performing Arts Complex
averaging 40-60 hrs./week
● Advanced all staffing, equipment and logistics for traveling and in-house events.
● Acted as Production Manager for in-house promoted events where the Portland’5 was the presenter.
● Supervised 15 full time Stagehand Technicians.
● Led the project to automate payroll systems to save time and money on settlement and compensation methods.
● Managed a team of Stage Operations Assistants.
● Active member of the Safety Committee representing the Production Department.
Audio Visual Technician, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR 03/2017 – 04/2018
Operative role focused on the production of audio and video for a variety of in-house shows staged at the Oregon
Convention Center averaging 30-50 hrs./week.
● Set and operate Audio/Video production equipment including lighting, sound, video, and rigging.
● Execute shows underpinned by regular maintenance and equipment repair.
● Recognized by multiple clients for providing the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
Aerial Rigger, IATSE Local 28, Portland, OR 02/2017 – 12/2021
Operative position based on the delivery of rigging for venues including MODA Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum,
Sunlight Supply Amphitheater and the OCC averaging 8 – 24 hrs./week.
● Examine, identify and build key components for rigging points.
● Develop, construct and hang steel packages at height.
Production Stage Manager, Various, Worldwide 03/2014 – 02/2017
Managerial function concentrated on providing production support services for various entertainment production
companies and artists such as Cirque du Soleil, Carrie Underwood, Ricky Martin, SXSW, and Pickathon Music Festivals.
Average weekly hours were anywhere from 16 – 60 hrs./week.
● Manage between 4 and 24 technicians per show and corresponding labor budget.
● Analyze and interpret drawings to create and/or execute a pertinent design.
● Identify project requirements and purchase or rent equipment.
● Guest Speaker on Production Management at Yale University.
Assistant Production Manager, Cirque du Soleil, Montreal, QC 11/2010 – 02/2016
Managerial role focused on execution of world-renowned show, Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam. Averaged 40-60 hrs./week.
● Supervised 20 employees in five different technical departments.
● Managed multi-million-dollar inventory of equipment, staff, and artistic talent for touring show of 3,000 to 5,000
spectators.
● Delivered up to 48 weekly production schedules per year to upper management and production staff.
● Assisted in logistics, transport and show production decisions in coordination with team leadership and CdS Senior
Management at International Headquarters.
● Acted as Interim Production Manager for two months.
Owner/Operator, Sightline Fabrication, New York, NY 12/2008 – 10/2010
Executive position oriented on servicing theater, film, fashion, and event entertainment industries through leading small
theatrical production studio. Averaged 40 – 60 hrs./week.
● Managed budgets between $10,000 and $100,000 per show.
● Supervised 2 to 12 crew staff based on production requirements including Scenic Artists, Carpenters, and Welders.
● Hired and trained freelance staff to ensure spectacular production performance.
● Administered production and office operations including drafting, budgeting, and fabricating.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ, 2002
● Joseph F. Bella Production and Design Award
● Dean’s List Honoree (Cum Laude)
● Graduated with Honors Program Accreditation.
CERTIFICATION and COURSES
● Articulating/Platform Lift Operator Certification, Portland, OR, 2017
● Event Safety Alliance Member, Las Vegas, NV, member since 2017
● Gravitec-Fall Protection and Authorized Rescuer, Seattle, 2013
● CMC Rescue Rope Technician Class I&II, Bend, OR, 2010
● Hoist & Rigging School with Sapsis Rigging, Scranton, P, 2008
● Chain Motor Class with Columbus McKinnon, Wilkes Barre, PA, 2003 and 2008
● Rigging Seminars with Harry Donovan and Jay Glerum, Las Vegas, NV, 2003
● Covid-19 Contact Tracing, John Hopkins Univeristy Online, 2020