Responsibilities: Provides high-quality production services in support of events by overseeing the execution of transportation, setup, operation, and breakdown of portable technical and non-technical equipment as requested; Serves as the primary supervisor and/or technician onsite for high-profile and major events; Is available to work flexible shifts based on event demand to ensure events are supported and executed appropriately; Facilitates training on proper transportation, storage, setup, and operation of equipment and effective implementation of event support and customer service; Creates clear and concise operation guides and resources to aide in the training of Production staff for supplemental and ongoing reference; Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Production to develop and implement relevant training and coaching opportunities, including the facilitation of training sessions, development of training materials, and direct support of staff in the transition from training to on-the-job performance; Supports team members through mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback; Ensures functionality and preservation of production resources, both technical and non-technical, through the implementation and oversight of preventative maintenance efforts; Provides prompt and responsive evaluation of issues that may arise, evaluates the potential impact to service execution, and communicates a strategy for resolution of the issue in an effective and timely manner; Serves as the primary point of contact with outside contractors/vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues or to perform services and repairs when necessary; Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Production, assist in the creation of and contribute to an ongoing master plan for equipment (technical and non-technical) upgrades, replacement schedules, and budget oversight; Ensures functionality of Student Centers in-house and portable A/V systems and furnishings through the implementation and oversight of preventative maintenance efforts; Serves as the primary point of contact with outside contractors/vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues or to perform services and repairs when necessary; Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Production, assist in the creation of and contribute to an ongoing master plan for in-house A/V system upgrades, portable systems and rental furnishing replacement schedules, and budget oversight; Oversees the organization and oversight of production inventory and resources; Maintains database of equipment that tracks history of usage and repairs/maintenance; Oversees the implementation of a barcoding/tracking system that records the movement and storage of all equipment to ensure accurate delivery of services and proper stewardship of resources; and. In partnership with other Production Supervisors, and at the direction of the Assistant Director for Production, the Supervisor oversees all A/V and rental equipment for the Event Services unit, including installed in-house A/V systems; serves as onsite supervisor for high profile or complex events to ensure smooth execution and staff support; develops and implements relevant training programs and materials for event staff; recruits, trains, and supervises event staff; and attends meetings and completes special projects as assigned.