Project Management Team
1998Present
San Francisco Chinese Lantern Festival
Duties included providing production assistance, handling permits, production equipment and security services for traditional crafts, arts & performance festival from the People's Republic of China. Worked closely with producers from Shanghai, Port of San Francisco.
Resource Consultant
1971Present
Urban Plunge Program
Prepared and presented educational / interactive workshop presentations and activities for youth leaders from throughout the United States.
Human Rights Commissioner / Police Commissioner
Jul 2013Present
City of Eugene, Oregon
The HRC members create working groups, designate liaisons, craft resolutions and statements and facilitate collaboration and partnerships to achieve specific, targeted outcomes. The Commission and its committees provide a public forum, where issues can be announced or concerns brought forward from the community for broader attention or possible organized response. The Commission participates in, endorses and financially sponsors community events that are aligned with its mission.
Planning Team
Oct 2012May 2014
39th Annual Conference On Neighborhood Concerns (Neighborhoods USA 2014)
Chosen by City Manager's Office as one of four community leaders to serve (pro bono) on the City of Eugene's team planning the 39th Annual Conference On Neighborhood Concerns, a nationwide event for neighborhoods, nonprofits and government to be held in 2014.
Field Supervisor
20012006
Emergency Fire Service
Dispatched & coordinated mobile disaster/fire damage recovery teams in San Francisco area for firm managed by off-duty firefighters.
Owner/Manager
19712005
Special Event Services
Provided services in California, Washington, Oregon. Managed all operations of small business: advertising, staff supervision,licensing, client relations, payroll, telecommunications, computer support, on-site employee supervision.
Crime Columnist
20022004
San Francisco Observer Newspaper
Wrote police blotter column covering central San Francisco. Voted Best Columnist for 2003 by readers.
Government Services / Security Coordinator
19972000
San Francisco Fourth of July Waterfront Festival
Responsible for liaison with SF & US Park Police, rangers, Coast Guard, SF Dept. of Parking & Traffic, etc. Also worked as supervisor for traffic control & police responses on day of event. This event draws 200,000+ annually and is the main fireworks show for San Francisco.
Security & Traffic Coordinator / Government Liaison
Jan 1999Jul 1999
ESPN X-Games
Responsible for coordination of traffic, guards, parking, EMS, other services to internationally televised 10-day event drawing 90,000 and viewed by several million people. Supervised operations at Point Lobos and Treasure Island venues during run of show. Coordinated with National Park Service, Coast Guard, SFFD, SFPD, Mayor's Office, SF MUNI, SF Rec & Park, local residents & businesses.
Assistant Project Director
Jan 1998Mar 1998
Mission Rock Emergency Homeless Shelter
Coordinated equipment, services and crews for the San Francisco Mayor's Office, Port of San Francisco and City of San Francisco Department of Public Health for an emergency homeless shelter for 600 people. The shelter was constructed, wired, plumbed, staffed, heated and ready for occupancy within 72 hours of the emergency call from the Mayor. Worked with San Francisco's Chief City Administrator to get $70,000 emergency advance city funding for building supplies in less than 48 hours and without red tape.
Site Management Team
Jan 1997May 1997
US Navy Vessel Commissioning, USS Grace Hopper
Provided technical support and shore security for commissioning ceremonies for US Navy and local dignitaries.
Parade Director / Technical Director/ Co-Chair
19881997
San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration
Responsible for liaison with police, transit, community groups and businesses. Coordinated all aspects, especially outreach, registration, assembly and lineup of 2nd largest parade on West Coast. Event draws 100,000+ annually. Parade included 350 contingents, 180 floats & vehicles.
Security Director
Jan 1994Mar 1994
World Cup Soccer - Legacy Tour
Supervised 24-hour outdoor site security for SF segment of worldwide tour of the World Cup Trophy.
Security & Communications Coordinator
Jan 1993Jun 1993
Stand Down: Help for Homeless Veterans
Supervised security, medical, communications, police liaison, crowd control for nationally recognized conference sponsored by Swords To Plowshares.
Security & Communications Chief
19881991
Cinco De Mayo Parade & Festival
Planned & coordinated parade monitors, security, traffic control, crowd control, radio communications & police liaison for community festivals drawing 300,000. Outreach and training for Latino, Filipino and Pacific Island youth. Liaison with various inner-city agencies and community groups.
Program Director - Safe & Sober Streets Program
19891990
North of Market Planning Coalition
Created and implemented neighborhood plan for increased street crime prevention and reduced availability of cheap, potent alcohol in the Tenderloin. Worked wth State Alcoholic Beverages Control chief Mike Tyrell, SFPD officials, SF Board of Supervisors to help create SFPD Tenderloin Task Force. Organized 1,500-person march with Rev. Cecil Williams of Glide Memorial Church to protest liquor stores selling cheap alcohol. Effected a serious, lasting reduction in drug sales, robbery, food stamp fraud and assault in target area.
Security Supervisor
Jan 1989Feb 1989
KOFY-TV Help-A-Thon For The Homeless
House security, communications, volunteer recruiting, production support. Talent: MC Valerie Harper, Vanessa Williams, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E, Big Brother, Mimi Farina, Country Joe McDonald, Y & T, Mickey Hart, Fabian & The Commodores.
Assistant to Parade Coordinator
19881989
Chinese New Year Parade
Assisted International Festivals Association President Don Whitely in lining up and marshaling parade for TV broadcast. Duties also included crowd control and troubleshooting. Event drew approximately 120,000.
Site Planner / Security & Medical Supervisor
Jan 1988Jun 1988
Jefferson Airplane/Starship Reunion Concert
Worked with KFOG Radio & promoter Bill Graham. Responsible for stage placement, other logistical planning, event support staff.
Production Team / Government Liaison
Jan 1988May 1988
Northern California Leukemia Society - Fundraiser Parade
Assisted in organizing fundraising parade co-sponsored by KFOG-FM. Event staged in conjunction with 22 other simultaneous parades nationwide. Parade marshal Richard Berry, composer of the song "Louie, Louie".
Production Planner / Operational Coordinator
Jan 1987Aug 1987
20th Anniversary of the "Summer Of Love" Celebrations
Events held in Haight-Ashbury / Golden Gate Park (Bandshell, Polo Fields, Panhandle), San Francisco, 1987 Parade & concert fund-raisers. Responsible for communications, information, traffic, security. Five events attended by 45,000. Sponsored by KRQR-FM. Proceeds benefited San Francisco Food Banks, Haight-Ashbury Medical Clinic, Switchboard, & Family Shelter programs. Entertainment included It's A Beautiful Day, Big Brother & The Holding Co., Country Joe, The Dinosaurs, KBC Band (former Jefferson Starship members).
Production Troubleshooter / Press & Pass Desk Coordinator
Jan 1986Jan 1986
First Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Three-day event drawing 25,000 to Kaiser Convention Center. Eartha Kitt, Holly Near, Staple Singers, Bo Diddley, Edwin Hawkins performed.
Technical Coordinator for Ceremonies
Jan 1985Jan 1985
San Francisco Arts Festival
Planned and coordinated logistics, transportation, sound & lights, crew, communications and VIP liaison for opening crew, communications and VIP liaison for opening & closing ceremonies of week-long event at City Hall. Managed limousine tour of citywide art exhibits and performances for Board of Supervisors, Arts Commissioners.
Logistics Coordinator / Technical Director
19801984
Northwest Folklife Festival
Sponsored by City of Seattle & Seattle Folklore Society. Coordinated all crew, technical and government services for annual four day event, 120,000 attendance. Responsible for complete technical planning & overall operational control, supervising 550 staff and volunteers. This event is the largest free ethnic & folk music/crafts fair in North America, presenting over 700 performances on 12 simultaneously operating stages. Supervised an additional 21 presentation & activity areas as well as 15 service facilities for 3,200 performers, craftspeople and other participants.
Creative Consultant
Jan 1983Mar 1983
Stray Frames / Paramount Pictures: Star Trek III
Creative concepts and design of computer graphics & text content for Paramount Pictures feature film Star TREK Ill." Assisted in computerized editing & production control.
Site/Security/Communications Coordinator
Jan 1982Jun 1982
Medicine Wheel Gathering
Three-day Native American wilderness seminar/workshop series, ceremonies and performances. Presented by Sun Bear. Attended by participants from 11 nations.
Press Area Security Supervisor
Jan 1981Jan 1981
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, US Official Visit, (Seattle segment)
Security supervisor in press area (direct access to Royal Party). Reported to US Secret Service.
Director of Communications/Parade Assembly
19801981
Seattle Yacht Club -- Opening Day of Yachting Season
Parade assembly, marshaling & communications for 400 boats & ships from 24 NW yacht clubs. The event, held on Portage Bay and Lake Washington is attended by 70,000+ annually.
Festival Technical & Production Manager
19731980
Bumbershoot (Seattle Arts Festival)
Logistical, security, production management for City festivals drawing approximately 190,000 annually and using the 72-acre site of 1962 World's Fair. Duties included stage management, logistical, security, traffic and communications coordination for national multimedia event running from four to ten days. The event presented up to ten simultaneously operating stages featuring more than 600 acts per festival. Each festival employed 350 staff & volunteers. Produced by Seattle Arts Commission, Seattle Parks Dept., Seattle Center.
Safety Supervisor / Government Liaison
19771978
Wooden Boat Festival & Symposium
Supervised security, communications and local government liaison for event drawing several thousand wooden boat enthusiasts and hundreds of vessels from 11 nations; 2,800 att.; security for gates, seminars, approx. $2,000,000 worth of hand-built boats.
Production & Security Supervisor
Jan 1977Mar 1977
Fat Tuesday (Seattle Mardi Gras)
Indoor/outdoor Mardi Gras event featuring 22 simultaneous performance areas operating throughout downtown Seattle. Attended by over 85,000 over a 7-day run. Supervised communications, security, crowd control, police liaison, information booths, traffic control, medical teams, radio units, communications center.
Technical & Production Manager
Jan 1976Jul 1976
Seattle-King County Bicentennial July Fourth Celebration
Nationally televised Seattle Center event attended by over 200,000. Sponsored by Sea-King Bicentennial Committee.
Assistant Communications Manager
19731975
Seattle Seafair Grand & Torchlight Parades
Radio communications for parade marshaling, traffic control, commo center. 140,000 combined attendance.
Site / Security Coordinator
19701975
NW Rock Festivals & Concerts
NW Rock Festivals & Concerts: Satsop, Sky River, Buffalo Party, Eagles Auditorium, Dinosaurs, various Pacific NW rural locations. Combined attendance of over 200,000. Sites ranged from 80 to 600 acres. Duties included site preparation & construction supervision, site operation coordination during events, security & communications. Crews up to 200. Talent included Sly Stone, Jesse Colin Young & the Youngbloods, Bo Diddley, Billy Preston, Delaney & Bonnie, Canned Heat, Frank Zappa, Moby Grape, Quicksilver, Steppenwolf, The Animals, Guess Who, Three Dog Night.
Site Director
Jan 1973Jun 1973
Ozark Mountain Folkfair
Site supervision of construction and initial operation of 200-acre permanent music & arts park. Complete production support supervision for 3-day national-talent bluegrass & country music festival drawing 50,000. Recruited and supervised staff of 300. Featured acts: Big Mama Thornton, Doug Kershaw, Earl Scruggs Review, James Cotton, John Hartford, John Lee Hooker, Leo Kottke, Lester Flatt, Loudon Wainwright III, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Ramblin' Jack Elliott.
Radio Talk-Show Personality
19711972
KISW-FM
Featured guest-in-residence on "Al Cummings Morning Trip''.
Site Manager / Government Liaison
Jan 1971Sep 1971
Satsop River Fair
Recruited & supervised crew of 200+; managed security for gates, cash, perimeter, concessions, stage, crowd control. Also responsible for fire suppression, communications, electricity, garbage collection and public announcements. Liaison to Grays Harbor County, Washington State Patrol, Air National Guard. Managed mass-casualty incidents, co-managed medical airlifts. Four-day event had approximately 135,000 attendance (making it temporarily the 4th largest ''city'' in three states). This event was the only legally-permitted "rock festival" in US history.
Parade Contingent Coordinator / Production Assistant
19651968
Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival
Responsibilities included coordinating and feeding all the motorcycle drill teams and marching bands. The Rhody Festival recently celebrated its 77th year.
AV & Stage Tech/Assistant Stage Manager
19671968
Port Townsend Summer School of the Arts
Supervised sound, lighting and other technical aspects of professional stage productions. Worked with technical staff and performers from Pasadena Playhouse, Bristol Theatre, Kansas City Playhouse, Cirque Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, U of Washington Drama Dept. Also assisted visual artist Robert Rauschenberg.