Romona Ravain has over 15 years of experience in production and project management. She has managed projects for clients in a variety of industries, ensuring they are completed on time and on budget. Her skills include scheduling, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and communicating with stakeholders. Currently she is self-employed, providing audiovisual and stage management services. Previously she held project management roles at EXPO Productions and Royal Productions, where she oversaw all aspects of events from creative development to post-production.
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I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
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Discussion questions:
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Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
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ROMONA A. RAVAIN
6225 Hodgson Avenue ~ Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504) 909-9780 Email: mravain@icloud.com
~ PRODUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT ~
Creative, meticulous and detail-oriented project management professional experienced in managing and
coordinating the daily workflow of production projects for assigned clients. Well-versed in managing and
communicating deliverables, logistics, schedules, budgets, P&L and the overall organization of projects to teams
and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Expertise in pre and post production, and identifying potential
risks or points of failure in order to formulate and recommend solutions to ensure the smooth and on-time delivery
of projects. Adept in managing contracts and the negotiation vendor pricing, delivery, and terms.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS ~ MASS COMMUNICATIONS/BROADCAST PRODUCTION
DOUBLE MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE ~ University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED New Orleans, LA April 2016 – Present
Audio Visual Project Manager; Stage Manager; Technical Director; PowerPoint & ARS Op.
EXPO Productions Metairie Satellite Office & Las Vegas, Nevada Office November 2014 – April 2016
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Managed and led all phases of the project management lifecycle for productions including general sessions, hospitality lounges, welcome
receptions, casual dinners, off-site parties, awards programs, and philanthropic events; musical entertainment, entertainers, set-up and
decor, staging, and keynote speakers.
Acted as the on-site manager for twelve productions to include scheduling, equipment hiring of freelance, local and union labor.
Reviewed RFPs and RFQs to identify and ascertain scope of required production support needed.
Managed project budgets from planning to completion, including P&L.
o 2015 total revenue $ 2,408,352.29; avg. event budget $225.000; Percentage profit returned 70%.
Trained and managed two Project Managers.
Created all paperwork from budget to P&L.
Maintained weekly contact with client to ensure client’s needs and message were met on site.
Conducted site visits to evaluate venue; coordinate production requirements and regulations with venue staff.
Produced quote information for vendors; negotiated pricing, delivery, and terms.
Produced production timelines for venue and staff..
Partnered with CAD engineer in the design of stage and set to assure proper fabrication. Inclusive of producing a front elevation of set
to scale, rigging design, lighting plot, and power requirements.
Developed signal flow and equipment diagrams for each department; coordinated all gear needs with lead technicians.
Generated purchase orders and sub-rental requests; reviewed, approved and submitted all vendor and shipping invoices, and expenses
for payment.
Responsible for client invoicing; created and delivered deposit invoices payable 6 to 8 weeks prior to event, with final invoice delivered
within 7 working days of event.
Approved staff payroll and expenses; coordinated all staff travel, hotel arrangements, per diem, and meals.
Worked with client for the acquisition of non-in-house produced media and staging needs; panel tables and chairs, podiums,
downstage monitors and timing devices.
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Planned and executed corporate meetings held throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe.
SELF-EMPLOYED New Orleans, LA January 2014 – November 2014
Audio Visual Project Manager; Stage Manager; Technical Director; PowerPoint & ARS Op.
EXPO Productions Metairie Satellite Office & Las Vegas, Nevada Office July 2010 – January 2014
PROJECT MANAGER
Same position as above without the training and management of Project Managers. Managed 8-10 projects on an annual basis.
Managed project budgets from planning to completion, including P&L.
o 2013 total revenue $ 1,100,760.00; avg. event budget $119,138; Percentage profit returned 59.38%.
Royal Productions Metairie & New Orleans, LA December 2001 – March 2010
VIDEO ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN (7/2008–3/2010 & 12/2001–4/2004)
Managed and oversaw the analysis and identification of client needs, design of video rigs, coordination of equipment, and the management of
staff, union crews and freelancers.
Served as technical director, switcher, and playback/record operator on-site.
Verified and managed payroll, calculated profitability reports and planned/executed corporate meetings.
Oversaw the inventory and maintenance of the video department equipment; managed the packing and delivery of show equipment;
repackaged gear for transport back to home facility.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT TO CEO (2/2006-7/2008)
Partnered with the CEO, client and executive producers in the creative development of program and all logistics. Conducted venue site
visits to analyze and identify requirements. Oversaw and created pre and post-media production; presented budgets, media and invoicing to
client for final approval.
Created budgets based on RFPs and RFQs, developed event requirements, and coordinated with Department Heads to ensure gear,
staffing and venue requirements were fulfilled.
Developed and executed timelines for event; acquired any additional insurance coverage required by each venue.
Worked with state and local government agencies to obtain permits, licensing, and hiring requirements
Coordinated with local fire department for seating CAD approval and fire watch staffing when required.
Hired security to oversee gear 24/7; hired keynote speakers, entertainers, and music entertainment upon request
Coordinated with client and hotel for accommodations, food/beverage, and location transportation.
Managed all local vendor deliveries, shipments to and from venue and local/union staffing.
DIRECTOR OF VIDEO PRODUCTION (4/2004-2/2006)
Directed and oversaw all aspect of production to include conducting planning and production meetings, managing day-to-day operations of
video production needs, creating and editing video content, defining and coordinating pre-production needs, and providing creative and
technical expertise in support of content creation.
Partnered with department heads, creative design team, sales team, logistics manager, and client liaison to plan the delivery of the
client’s desired message within venue and budget parameters.
Managed all video gear inventory; researched, evaluated and recommended all acquisitions within department.
Purchased or sub-rented gear from multiple vendors to fulfill event requirements; oversaw and performed the maintenance of all
video and projection gear; approved all video gear and staffing invoices, and expense reports.
Hired and scheduled freelance travel staff, and both local and union labor; managed video staff on-site.
Managed department payroll in office and on-site; calculated profitability reports for video department.
VIDEO ENGINEER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (12/2001–4/2004)
Led the design and installation of video and projection systems for onsite corporate and association events.
LEAD CAMERA OPERATOR
Set-up and operated lead camera position for live and recorded events; hand-held and tripod.
PLAYBACK/RECORD OPERATOR
Managed client media in multiple formats for playback insertion and monitored broadcast quality for playback, projection and recording.
Sub-mixed multiple cameras separate from live event.