William McKenna

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Bill McKenna

Chicago –billmckenna20@gmail.com– 312.813.7322

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Facilities Management Skills: Experience in studio facility operations, studio equipment maintenance, safety, and logistical operations related to set and equipment load-ins and load-outs.

• Project Management and Collaboration: Skilled in managing end-to-end project workflows, emphasizing interdepartmental collaborations, scheduling, and cost controls.

• Safety and Compliance: I addressed safety issues related to studio operations, such as fire code, equipment safety, fire and electrical hazard mitigation, and employee safety management.

• Leadership in Diverse Settings: Successful in leading and coordinating union and non-union teams, ensuring seamless execution of live events and media projects.

• Operational Planning and Execution: Proven experience in scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting, ensuring efficient operations within fast-paced media environments.

• Union Experience: Member of I.A.T.S.E Local 2 Extra

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Warner Bros. Discovery / Telepictures, Inc., Chicago (1998-2023)

• Independent Contractor: Lighting Director/Designer for The Judge Greg Mathis Show, Judge Jeanine Pirro Show, and various pilots.Skilled in project management, equipment procurement, and facilitating cross-functional team collaboration.Managed union and non-union teams and created timelines and schedules for all productions while collaborating with multiple departments, including facilities management, Directors, Producers, and Executive Producers.

NBC (New York and Chicago): (2012-2014)

• Independent Contractor: Lighting Director/Designer for NBC Education Nation Live Broadcasts, Chicago Marathon, and Telemundo.

Additional Contractor Roles: (1996-current)

• Engaged in a range of capacities, such as lighting consultant, grip, gaffer, videographer, still photographer, audio technician, jib operator, electrician, and stagehand, across various companies, such as Trinity United Church of Christ, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Orbis Broadcast Group, Silent Partner Films, Volvo, United Airlines, YMCA, Abbott Laboratories, and TLN, among others, with specific roles varying by assignment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• B.Sc. in General Studies, Major in Writing, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (2009-2013)

Technical Training: ETC Hog and Ion XE lighting board console programming certifications; Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Dropbox, OneDrive, DocuSign, Adobe Photoshop, CompTIA A+, Jira, 2023 Illinois Sexual Harassment Training Certificate, 2023 CPR/AED, Suspicious Activity, Active Shooter, Stop the Bleed certificate through I.A.T.S.E. Local 2.