Daniel McKay

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About me

Extensive and developed skills in all areas of the performing arts and event management, gained from years of experience in the industry in a broad range of capacities. An in-depth knowledge of the principles used to create impressive and effective results in all aspects of the performing arts with a keen eye for detail, and understanding of creative expectations. Strong leadership, co-ordination and interpersonal skills backed by the ability to resolve all manner of issues that arise in the course of an event or project. An underlying ability to communicate with, and understand the hopes and expectations of clients, creative teams, and key stakeholders, supported by the abilities required to achieve optimum results in a safe and efficient manner.
Additional skills:
• Focused and driven team-leader with experience successfully managing teams of professionals in many varied settings, backed by excellent time-management and leadership skills.
• Sound ability to independently manage creative projects in high-stress environments.
• Highly skilled and experienced in the coordination of production logistics, with an unquestionable understanding of technical elements and equipment, and their effective use and delivery.
• Ability to create detailed and accurate budgets, with the knowledge, skill and experience required to maintain and accurately report upon even the tightest of budgets.
• Established relationships with a wide range of local and international performing arts professionals, including promoters, producers, performers, technical staff and suppliers.
• Proven ability to design, implement and manage creative and effective business and management strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Solid knowledge of PC and Mac software, including the Microsoft Office Suite, EBMS, the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Vectorworks and many advanced sound-production and recording applications.
• Firm understanding of contracts and artistic agreements, with the ability to revise, dispute, and deliver.
• Detailed knowledge of the Australian Occupational Health and Safety code and its relevant policies and procedures, gained from many instances of responsibilities in a range of roles.
• Strong focus on risk management and mitigation to ensure the safety of colleagues, employees and the general public.
• An incredibly strong knowledge of the local and international performing arts scene, with an active passion in its role in society and the Arts in general.
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Available upon request
Additional information:
• Over eighteen years proven expertise and experience in performing arts and event management, in a huge range of roles working for well respected organisations that include; Arts Centre Melbourne, Sydney Opera House, HVK Productions, AKA Productions, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Victorian Opera, Melbourne International Film Festival, MONA, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Recital Centre, and Brooklyn Academy of Music to name but a few.
• Active experience in the roles of production manager, producer, venue manager and operations manager.
• Background in all manner of live performing arts (drama, opera, music-theatre, dance, circus, comedy, and rock) and experience with a huge variety of national and international companies and performers, a few of which include; the Royal Shakespeare Company, Opera Australia, Disney, Nederlands Dance Theatre, Sept Doigts de la Main, Billy Crystal and David Byrne.
• Performed as a touring production manager within hundreds of premium venues throughout the UK, USA, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia. Supervising and organising all technical and staffing elements, whilst communicating extensively with presenters and local promoters to orchestrate performances in some of the worlds most well regarded venues, some of which include; The Lincoln Center, Sadlers Wells, The Kennedy Center, NCPA – Beijing, The Sage Gateshead, Carnegie Hall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and of course the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne.

Skills

Job Titles	Producer, Production Assistant (PA), Stage Manager, Production Manager, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Designer, Events Management / Support, Rigger, General Staff, Theatre Technician
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	Australia, USA