Curriculum Vitae

Below is an overview of work exerience and skills related to my career in Event, AV, and Media Production.

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Media Producer & AV Director
📍 Based in Los Angeles, CA    📞 +1.612-644-0704    ✉️ jmslnch@gmail.com   🌐 jameslynch.xyz

Profile

Innovative Event and AV Producer with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering immersive experiences that merge art, technology, and storytelling. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams to manage multiple brands, B2B pipelines, and software engineering groups for collaborative experiences. Deep expertise in experiential design, site-specific production, and multimedia storytelling, including installations at Burning Man, global Web3 summits, and hybrid festivals. Known for pioneering innovative digital activations and hybrid experiences that blend performance, audience interaction, and narrative experimentation.

Experience

Events AV Manager, Protocol Labs
Global (2022–2024) 

  • Led events and creative production for multiple brands across Web3 worldwide, ensuring marketing and social content delivery on time and on budget.

  • Co-created virtual experiences (e.g., SBS Earth) designed to inspire global collaboration and community.

  • Led the animation and live production of social-first video content for multiple brands, achieving a 30% increase in engagement by leveraging platform-specific strategies on YouTube and X.

  • Contributed positively to high impact teamwork environments and collaborative workflows.

AV Director, Web3 Foundation
Berlin, DE (2024–2025)

  • Led multi-day virtual conference for a B2B audience, achieving a 20% increase in attendee engagement by moderating panels, facilitating Q&A sessions, and delivering keynote presentations.

  • Integrated live broadcast, animated content, and projection workflows across 4 interactive stages and cross-functional teams.

  • Managed $750K+ budget and ensured a cohesive, high-impact audience experience across spatial environments while focusing on teamwork within production staff.

  • Produced and edited 60+ branded video assets highlighting talks and breakthroughs in the Web3  space to achieve 40% growth in YouTube audience and X engagement.

Marketing Associate, Keith Ferrazzi Greenlight
Los Angeles, CA (2019–2020)

  • Worked directly under award winning executive coach Keith Ferrazzi, a thought leader in high impact teams, corporate co-elevation, organizational transformation, and leadership.

  • Produced and edited a series of coaching videos released for social audiences which received praise from XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis

  • Managed marketing efforts and drafting of LinkedIn blog posts, the release of New York Times bestselling book on remote teamwork, and in-person speaking opportunities from Keith Ferrazzi.

  • Oversaw social media campaigns resulting in 25% growth year over year on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.

Co-Producer, Ego Trip BRC
San Diego, CA (2016–Present) 

  • Co-directed immersive themed events and interactive installations as part of 501(c)(3) organizational fundraising.

  • Collaborated with artists, fabricators, and vendors to build temporary environments serving 600+ attendees.

  • Managed environmental impact evaluations to achieve reduction in waste, spending, and pollution globally.

Tour Manager / Audio Engineer / Production Manager, Contractor
Global (2002–2017) 

  • Managed 400+ tours across USA, Europe, Asia, and South America for artists such as Aesop Rock, Reggie Watts, and Peaches.

  • Worked effectively with highly specialized teams, from logistics and staffing to front-of-house engineering to achieve elevated production standards and growth in core audience engagement.

Additional Experience (condensed)

  • Editor / Animator, TBD (2023-2024) - Produced and edited numerous video assets and animated advertising segments for B2B business and DeFi conferences around the world.

  • Senior Logistics Manager, Pacific Coast Entertainment (2024-2025) - Managed logistics and delivery of production equipment to high-profile clients such as Disney, SeaWorld, and California State Fair. Oversaw an 18% reduction in overtime across core employee base while maintaining production standards.

  • AV Manager, LA County Board of Supervisors (2024-2025) - Directed high-quality live television broadcasts of weekly government meetings. 

  • Event Production Manager, BKI, Inc. (2017-2019) - Directed multi-day in-person events, podcasts, and retreats in the U.S. and Europe. Produced platform-optimized content (YouTube, Twitter, TikTok) that improved engagement and retention rates by 20% through tailored audience strategies.

  • Production Assistant, Troma Entertainment (2000 - 2002) - Supported touring activations and promotional events for independent film productions, film market pitches, and film festival screenings globally.

Skills

Creative Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Google Veo 3, Pika, Figma, Logic Pro, Resolume Arena,
DragonFrame
Production Tech: vMix, Wirecast, BlackMagic, Avid, Ross, Biamp, Crestron, LucidLink, Iconik
Streaming & Protocols: Dante, SRT, NDI, TCP/IP
Collaboration Platforms: Slack, Asana, Airtable, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
Skills: High Impact Cross Functional Teamwork, Calm Under Pressure, Positive, Solution Oriented
Certifications: TesiraForté (Biamp), Permaculture Design

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, Colorado State University — Cum Laude

 

Available for hybrid or remote creative production roles. Open to global travel and contract collaborations.