Simon Hess
Stage Manager - Austin City Limits at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)- Claim this Profile
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Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Manager - Austin City Limits
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Oct 2019 - Present
Stage Manager for a B stage at Lollapalooza. Oversee and advance all elements of production advance including production vendor load in/out. Artist vehicle and production load in / out and on time schedule management of the entire show. Stage Manager for a B stage at Lollapalooza. Oversee and advance all elements of production advance including production vendor load in/out. Artist vehicle and production load in / out and on time schedule management of the entire show.
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Lollapalooza
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Netherlands
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Manager - Lollapalooza
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Aug 2019 - Present
Stage Manager for a B stage at Lollapalooza. Oversee and advance all elements of production advance including production vendor load in/out. Artist vehicle and production load in / out and on time schedule management of the entire show. Stage Manager for a B stage at Lollapalooza. Oversee and advance all elements of production advance including production vendor load in/out. Artist vehicle and production load in / out and on time schedule management of the entire show.
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Goose Island Beer Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Manager - 312 Goose Island Block Party
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Sep 2014 - Present
Production Manager for 312 Goose Island Block Party - A multiple stage block party focusing on top musical entertainment and Goose Island Beer. Oversee all production and site logistics, vendor and artist management and more. Have worked with the Goose Island team to grow and expand on the 312 Block Party experience for guests greatly since 2014. Production Manager for 312 Goose Island Block Party - A multiple stage block party focusing on top musical entertainment and Goose Island Beer. Oversee all production and site logistics, vendor and artist management and more. Have worked with the Goose Island team to grow and expand on the 312 Block Party experience for guests greatly since 2014.
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Work Hard Productions
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United States
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Events Services
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Production Manager - Tech Director - Stage Manager
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Apr 2012 - Present
I'm a Production Manager with experience in wide-ranging event types. I enjoy and specialize in experiential and branded events, with heavy experience in union labor and project coordination. Hard working teams with a culture of positivity are where I find myself most!My roles range from producing high impact, high profile experiential events to production manager or technical director on festivals to stage managing festivals, awards shows and more. Work Hard Productions, Inc is a fully insured production provider.
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PAST EVENTS
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2022
2022 Projects:North Coast Festival - Sponsorship management with GroundswellNFL Draft - Overnight Stage ManagerGrainger meeting - Tech Director with PRG at Orange County Convention Center2017 Projects:Dell Match Play PGA Tournament - AustinSonos 'Spirit House' with Gorillaz - Brooklyn, Berlin, Amsterdam, ShanghaiSunset Music Festival - TampaSpring Awakening - ChicagoMamby on the Beach - ChicagoGoose Island Urban Block Party - ChicagoLG Cinema House - New York, Hollywood, ChicagoDio Returns Hologram World Tour - Europe2016 Projects:Budweiser Boardwalk at Made in America Festival - Philadelphia2015 Projects:Bank of America Chicago Marathon Post Race Party - ChicagoWEFTEC Meeting Rooms with Freeman - McCormick Place - Chicago312 Urban Block Party by Goose Island - ChicagoChicago Food & Wine Festival - Grant Park - ChicagoBoiler Room and Ray Ban Pitchfork After Party - Chop Shop - ChicagoDell Lounge - Lollapalooza After Party at Spertus Institute - ChicagoNFL Draft Eve - Park West - ChicagoCampari - American Honey Weekend of Awesomeness - Las Vegas2014 Projects:SKYY and Boiler Room nightclub promotions - Nationwide, USAChicago Innovation Awards - Harris Theatre - ChicagoCampari Internal National Brand Meeting - Aqua Blu - ChicagoFreeman Rigging Supervisor - McCormick Place - ChicagoNat Geo Mundo - Chicago Illuminating Co - ChicagoRay-Ban & Vice Pitchfork After Party - Ignite Glass Co - Chicago2013 Projects:Fat Tire 'Tour De Fat' - Palmer Square - ChicagoChicago Gourmet - Millenium Park - ChicagoJohnnie Walker 'House of Walker - Chicago2012 and Prior Projects:TNT - Memphis Beat Tour - Nationwide, USAGomez Tour - Nationwide, USAToyota Presents Alvin Ailey Dance Studio - Brooklyn Academy of Music - BrooklynEA Sports at Best Buy - Nationwide, USAU2 360 Tour Presented by Blackberry - USA & CanadaVan's Warped Tour - USA & CanadaCamel Presents Various Artists - Nationwide, USAStoli 'Hotel' - New York
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Psycho Unlimited
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Production Manager - Psycho Las Vegas
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Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
Production Manager for Psycho Las Vegas festival at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Worked with festival producers to vet and on board all production vendors, festival production staff, managed venue production relationship oversaw all production and logistics of the four day festival with four stages and over 100 artists. Production Manager for Psycho Las Vegas festival at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Worked with festival producers to vet and on board all production vendors, festival production staff, managed venue production relationship oversaw all production and logistics of the four day festival with four stages and over 100 artists.
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Groundswell Experiential
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Director - Warpsound Rarity Room
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
Worked with the Authentic Artists and Groundswell teams along with an exceptional cast of production partners to bring to life the physical, virtual and hybrid moments of this multi-faceted event highlighting Authentic Artists virtual platforms at the NYC NFT event. Worked with the Authentic Artists and Groundswell teams along with an exceptional cast of production partners to bring to life the physical, virtual and hybrid moments of this multi-faceted event highlighting Authentic Artists virtual platforms at the NYC NFT event.
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Pro-Ject
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Advertising Services
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Production Manager & Technical Director
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2022
Create solutions and manage logistics to bring small to large scaled experiential events to life. 2017 events include the Sonos Spirit House and multiple festival sponsorship activations and management. Create solutions and manage logistics to bring small to large scaled experiential events to life. 2017 events include the Sonos Spirit House and multiple festival sponsorship activations and management.
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Technical Director - Red Bull 'Battle of the Captains'
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Oversaw all technical, logistical and production aspects in coordination with Red Bull and Groundswell teams for the Battle of the Captains. This Red Bull experience hosted 7 boats of 200 guests with their own parties along the Chicago River culminating in a final party for all guests at an extra special venue along the river. Oversaw all technical, logistical and production aspects in coordination with Red Bull and Groundswell teams for the Battle of the Captains. This Red Bull experience hosted 7 boats of 200 guests with their own parties along the Chicago River culminating in a final party for all guests at an extra special venue along the river.
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VNTANA
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Technician - VNTANA Holograms
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Jul 2015 - May 2021
Provided on site technical support in production VNTANA holograms in a variety of high profile environments. Events include European 'Dio Return's tour, Roger Federer hologram at the US Open presented by Mercedes Benz, Vince Lombardi and George Halas hologram at the Pro Football of Fame and many more. Provided on site technical support in production VNTANA holograms in a variety of high profile environments. Events include European 'Dio Return's tour, Roger Federer hologram at the US Open presented by Mercedes Benz, Vince Lombardi and George Halas hologram at the Pro Football of Fame and many more.
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BFG Communications
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production and Tour Manager, Lighting Technician
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2006 - 2020
Toured nearly full time for years acting in various technical and leadership roles on branded tours for clients such as RJ Reynolds, TNT, SKYY Vodka, etc.
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Tech Director - LG Cinema House
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Provided production and logistical support from creation through execution of the LG 'Cinema House', a fully immersive, mobile AV experience showcasing LG monitors brought together via multiple organizations and technologies.
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Jam Entertainment and Creative Services LLC
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager - Park West Theatre
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2016
Manage all things production at the theatre including maintaining and upgrading audio, lighting and video systems. Building concert and event flows with artists and clients. Oversee production crew scheduling and payroll. Manage all things production at the theatre including maintaining and upgrading audio, lighting and video systems. Building concert and event flows with artists and clients. Oversee production crew scheduling and payroll.
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Chicago Stagehand
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crew Chief
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2009 - 2016
Oversee local labor crews from 4 to 30+ stagehands for corporate events, meeting rooms, concerts, installations, etc... Oversee local labor crews from 4 to 30+ stagehands for corporate events, meeting rooms, concerts, installations, etc...
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NCompass International
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lighting Tech U2 360 Tour Presented by Blackberry
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Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
Implemented lighting and promotional elements and managed logistics of setting up multiple activation spaces and VIP viewing areas in stadiums throughout North America. Implemented lighting and promotional elements and managed logistics of setting up multiple activation spaces and VIP viewing areas in stadiums throughout North America.
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4Fini
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Manager - Warped Tour 09'
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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Education
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Full Sail University
Associate's degree, Show Production