Jon Crompton

Experience

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  ITV

  Aug 1998 - Jan 2000

  Multi-skilled Technical Operator

  Working on live and pre-record studio production creating around 20 hours of programs a week for digital viewers and rebroadcast internationally to over 6 million viewers. Vision mixing, camera, and VT operation on programs for Granada lifestyle: Breeze, Men & Motors, ITV Sport and the Wellbeing channel on Sky and digital T.V until closure of the studios in 2000

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  Arqiva

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2003

  Multi skilled Technical Operator

  Studio, Post and Pre Production, including: vision mixing, lighting, camera, editing, multi-copy & Format dubbing and operational engineering tasks. Clients: UK Government, British Forces, BMW, Xerox, BBC and Channel 5

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  Encore UK

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2006

  Audio Visual Technician

  Responsible for running the business office of service partners for 5* Venues. Working alongside the North West operations manager I Project managed events from initial client contact and ran the business day to day with a strong emphasis on excellent client service at the highest level.Clients include: Crime Concern, E-Sure, Bacardi, Makro, NHS, Tesco, Vodafone, T-Mobile, AQA, Co-Op, Halifax Plc, McDonalds, The British Association of Communicators in Business.

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  Saville Audio Visual

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

  Project Manager / Senior Technician.

  Responsible for delivering outstanding results in all technical aspects of a variety of productions. Winning new business and maintaining existing clients. Conceptual design of shows to finished production. This incorporated management of budget, logistics, crew, equipment & cross hires and health & safety, along with general management of in house staff, company transport and equipment. Successful events ranged from corporate conferences through to live music festivals.Clients included: Liverpool City Council ( Including 08 and capital of culture events ). BBC, DWP, Liverpool Echo, Parkinson’s Disease society, UK Identity and Passport Service, the Duncan Society. Show less

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  Event Professional

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  Freelancer

  Freelance services in Production Managment, Lighting Design, Rigging (Level 2 Registred) and Audio Visual technician.Working with amazing companies on some really exciting and interesting events. I have produced several successful events so far, including Massive Product launches, Projecting a rock star onto a football stadium, UK film Premiers, a Press Conference with 2 of the biggest football stars in the world and a MediaCityUK outdoor Event for 12,000 guests and this years Creative Diversity Awards for the BBC.Working as a production manager and senior technician utilising 14 years experience to provide first class service to some of the key event companies in the north west and directly for end clients. I have worked on many projects requiring adaptability, creativity and ingenuity often working under pressure to plan, construct and run live productions, corporate events, conferences, award shows, live music festivals, entertainment, concerts and T.V productions always aiming to produce outstanding results whether small or national arena events.Recent & Current clients include:Ear to The Ground: www.eartotheground.orgMill Co: www.millco.co.ukNeon Communication: neoncomms.co.uFresh: www.freshwebsite.co.ukBlitz Communications: www.blitzcommunications.co.ukManchester Central Convention Centre: www.manchestercentral.co.ukLiverpool Arena & Convention Centre: www.accliverpool.comMedia Control Ltd (MCL): www.mclav.comMersey Sound Productions: www.msp-av.co.ukSaville Audio Visual: www.saville.co.uk/hire&conference/avhireconference.htmDBN Lighting: www.dbn.co.ukPunchline: www.thepunchline.co.ukPiccadilly ARB: www.picc-arb.co.uk Ace Audio Visual: www.aceaudiovisual.co.uk Show less

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  Contemporary Urban Centre, Liverpool

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  Technical Manager

  1 year contract: Responsible for the technical department of a multimillion pound arts and events venue. Incorporating a 740cap theatre, 420cap performance arena, dance studio and a digital cinema. I established best working practice policies providing high levels of service to clients and significantly reduced the venues costs. I created and enforced health and safety policies, to ensure safe and legal events and working conditions, introduced technical contracts reducing meeting requirements and assessing potential issues before they arise. I designed and implemented maintenance systems for LOLER, PAT and fixed electrical testing. Along with project managing all events and training the technical team to provide the client with a professional but personal experience.Clients included: 10 Downing St, BBC, the Home office, Merseyside Police, Radio City, ISBE, NHS, Scotland Yard, DADA, JLS, The Variety club Spandau Ballet, Microsoft, John Bishop, MD Productions, Seth Lakeman, LIPA. Show less

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  Blitz|GES

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Project Manager

  Working in the northern office of Blitz Communications, winners of AV Supplier of the year 2011 & 2012, as a project manager I rose to the daily challenge of planning and implementing projects to a very high standard of delivery, working on world class corporate events, awards galas, engaging public experiences, film premiers and prime time TV shows.

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  Nteractive

  Oct 2014 - now

  Nteractive is an international brand experience agency based in London and Nashville. We create exceptional live and online experiences that connect people to brands and messages. With an enduring love of detail, heaps of passion, and the very best creative talent, we unlock our clients’ brand values and strategic ambitions. Then we bring them to life.Find out more at Nteractive.com

  • Technical Director

    May 2021 - now

  • Senior Production Manager

    Oct 2014 - May 2021