Marc Schwartz, CTS

Current

• Assistant Business Representative at IATSE Local 631
• Owner at JG Sound and Stage Productions, Inc.

Past

• Production Manager at Daytona Beach International Festival
• Audio/Video Technician/A2 at AVW-TELAV
• Operations Manager at Audio Video Analyst

• FOH Sound Engineer at FOH Sound Engineer at freelance
• Technical Director at Wetlands
• Parts Sales at Martin Audio Video Corp.

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Education

• Infocomm Academy
• Syn-Aud-Con
• Tulsa Community College

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Events Services

Websites

• My Company
• My Company

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Summary

My background includes a wide range of above and below the line experience in live events and performing arts including popular and classical music concerts, musical theater, ballet, and opera. I also have extensive experience in corporate theater, business meetings, trade shows, conventions, and theme parties. I have a thorough working knowledge of the techniques and skills required to stage these productions. I thrive in an environment that requires a positive attitude under stressful conditions. I am always excited and ready to meet any challenge and provide creative solutions.

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Specialties:

Live event planning, budgeting, and production design including, staging, lighting, audio, and video. Labor management.

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Experience

• Assistant Business Representative

  IATSE Local 631

  (Events Services industry)

  January 2003 — Present (6 years 11 months)

  I have worked as a union stagehand since 2003, and I became a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 631 in Orlando in 2006. In my work as a union stagehand, I am primarily an audio/video technician and sound mixer. I am also an advocate and activist involved in labor organizing activities, working to better the wages and working conditions of my co-workers.
  In my position as assistant business representative, I am responsible for the representational activities of labor union IATSE Local 631 within the jurisidction of Volusia County in Florida.

• Owner

  JG Sound and Stage Productions, Inc.

  (Events Services industry)

  October 2002 — Present (7 years 2 months)

  Freelance technical director,production manager, and audio engineer. I provide equipment and staffing for live events, including, staging, lighting, audio, and video. When my clients hire me, they know I will exceed their expectations. A successful event requires technical expertise and thorough planning. My goal is outstandng service, and for the customer to say, I can't do this without you.

• Production Manager

  Daytona Beach International Festival

  (Music industry)

  August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)

  Develop quality process for management of production for two-week long music and performing arts festival. Determine technical and staffing requirements for a wide variety of artists and venues. Write request for proposal document to specify required production services and equipment. Supervise all technical aspects of Festival events.

• Audio/Video Technician/A2

  AVW-TELAV

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Events Services industry)

  2004 — 2005 (1 year )

  Freelance employment as audio/video technician for corporate meetings and trade shows.

• Operations Manager

  Audio Video Analyst

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

  January 1996 — September 2002 (6 years 9 months)

  Supervised technical staff in repair of electronics products including home and professional audio and video equipment, televisions, and video monitors. Duties included in-shop and on-site troubleshooting and repair of electronics products down to board and component level. Utilized state of the art electronic diagnostic equipment and hand tools to complete work assignments.

• FOH Sound Engineer

  FOH Sound Engineer at freelance

  (Events Services industry)

  March 1990 — January 1992 (1 year 11 months)

  FOH Sound Engineer for grammy nominated and platinum album selling pop-rock band Spin Doctors. Assisted in production of "Up For Grabs, Live" recording at Wetlands NYC. FOH sound engineer on regional, national, and international tours.

• Technical Director

  Wetlands

  (Performing Arts industry)

  1988 — 1990 (2 years )

• Parts Sales

  Martin Audio Video Corp.

  (Events Services industry)

  1986 — 1988 (2 years )

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Education

• Infocomm Academy

  CTS , Certified Technology Specialist , 2007 — 2007

• Syn-Aud-Con

  Sound Design 2007 — 2007

• Tulsa Community College

  N/A , Liberal Arts , 1981 — 1982

  Activities and Societies:

  Dean's List, 4.0 Academic GPA

Additional Information

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Company

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Interests:

Internet and personal computing, music technology

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Groups:

Member, Syn-Aud-Con, Accredited Professional Audio Educators
Member, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)

•    Facebook.com
•    Showbizjobs.com
•    Habitat for Humanity [official group]
•    Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
•    ISES International Special Events Society
•    Event Engineering + Rental & Staging
•    Event Planning & Management - the 1st Group for Event Planners
•    Entertainment Human Resources Network (EHRN)
•    Theatre Sound Google Group
•    Radio & Television Professionals Network
•    INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
•    Audio Engineering Society
•    United States Institute for Theatre Technology
•    International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE)
•    Music and Entertainment Professionals
•    Music Industry Forum
•    Hooray for Hollyworld!
•    Rental & Staging Freelancers
•    Entertainment Industry
•    Media & Entertainment Professionals
•    Performing Arts Administrators
•    Music Industry Network
•    Production, Stage, Shows and Events
•    Events Management
•    Event Peeps: For Live Event Industry Professionals
•    Music & Audio Professionals
•    ORLANDO ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT PROFESSIONALS
•    Full Sail Linked
•    National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA)
•    Entertainment Production & Support
•    Ideas For AV
•    AV Industry Professionals
•    Production Entertainment Industry
•    AV Planners
•    The SGASi Networking Group
•    Society of Broadcast Engineers
•    International Festivals & Events Association
•    Crew
•    GON - Global Open Network
•    Power Open Networking
•    Linked:Daytona
•    Full Sail Careers
•    Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber
•    IATSE
•    PRO AV
•    Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
•    Twitter Power for Business
•    Freelance Audio Visual Technicians
•    Ormond Beach Business & Professional Network

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Honors:

NESDA Ceritified Service Manager, (CSM) 1996
Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) 2007
Sound Systems for Technicians, Certificate 2005
Sound Systems for Designers, Certifcate 2007

Marc Schwartz, CTS’s Contact Settings

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