THOMAS ANDREW SCHMIDT

West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-442-0072 schmjdt@schmjdt.com / http://www.schmjdt.com/p/resume_23.html

July 2013-Present Global Spectrum - Iowa Events Center

Production Manager

Des Moines, IA

Provide constant training and development for staff of 20 camera, replay, lighting and audio operators Supervise Production Staff during Arena Cross, Monster Jam, Professional Bull Riders Tour, Worlds Toughest Rodeo, Iowa Barstormers (AFL), Iowa Energy (NBADL), Iowa Wild (AHL) IAHSAA State Wrestling and Basketball, IGHSAU State Basketball, as well as NCAA events including regular season games, and 2008 Womens Basketball Regional, 2012 Womens Basketball Regional Finals Games, 2013 NCAA Division I National Championship for Wrestling Evaluate and assist in the execution of promotional and video elements for in house sporting teams and specialty shows/events Work with IEC Operations Departments on all change over and conversion schedules to ensure practice and game requirements are met Maintain all video control, stats and scoring equipment and special presentation equipment for Wells Fargo Arena Assist with planning and implementation of Capital Improvement projects for Iowa Events Center, i.e., Phone PBX, Digital Signage System, Citrix and Server Upgrade, Video Control Room and Scoreboard Replacement Provide constant communication to all departments on any and all equipment or presentation issues or service needs

March 2008-July 2013

IT Technician
Developed a proficiency in computer skills, specializing in the Microsoft Suites Package Installed; phone, data, internet, and audio lines for trade shows, concerts and other events Configured temporary wired and wireless guest networks with integrated firewall compatibility for shows and concerts Maintained specialized in house equipment, such as; Daktronics and Barco Video systems, Quest Point-of-Sale, Future POS, Tangent Point-of-sale systems, Paciolan Ticketing software, Micromain Asset Tracking Software, and Kronos Time-Keeping software Assisted Engineering Department with maintenance of Johnson Controls Building Automation System, Schneider Square D Smart Breakers, Gopher Stage Lighting System, Unison Lighting Control Systems, Martin Light Jockey, as well as, security systems controlled; by Videx, Simplex Fire Control and Sapphire Access Control Performed updates and inventory on 125 user workstations, 500 VOIP Mitel phones, and 190 house televisions Balanced and Maintained in house Cable RF system, including 24 in house channels Maintained Blackberry Enterprise Server and Microsoft Exchange 2003 and 2010 Servers Monitored and performed updates for Kaspersky Anti-Virus server and workstations Assisted other departments with Technology based applications including; Created HTML outbound footer for Marketing Department to promote future events Implemented iPad guided tour system for Sales Department Configured and maintained campus wide digital signage system Developed Custom Twitter Script for Concourse TV system Integrated with Ungerboeck Scheduling Software Automated scheduling of Marketing Department and Front Row Advertising programs Custom Schedules and Designs per show request Employee of the Month for March of 2010 Employee of the Month for December 2012

October 2008-February 2009 Iowa Chops Hockey (American Hockey League) Previously Iowa Stars
Director of Game Day Events and Promotions

Des Moines, IA

Online Services, Online Ticket Sales and Customer Service Manager

Tasked with directing and producing all aspects of the Iowa Chops game day presentation Created game scripts, promotional scripts, PA announcements and video shot sheets Produced game ready materials for all audio/video purposes (in-game use, online, radio & television commercials) Managed a game day staff of 30 individuals Organized and executed all on-ice, off-ice, pre-game, intermission, and post-game promotional activities Provided customer service to full and partial season ticket holders Managed customer databases and generated both corporate and individual leads Organized and tracked ad generated sales and revenue Assisted customers with online ticket purchases and provided continued customer support for online clients Created, designed and implemented new online content for iowachops.com Managed all auxiliary online, social media accounts such as; Youtube, Facebook, flickr, Twitter, and blogger

August 2007-April 2008

Game Day and Media Intern

Performed updates and maintenance for www.iowastarshcokey.com Created web-based tools using html scripting for www.iowastarshockey.com Filed and executed all donation requests for community and charitable events Responsible for pre-game highlights and postgame recaps for team website and distribution to various media outlets Wrote 16 in-depth feature articles and smaller features for the Ice Times game publication Organized and distributed stat and media packets to coaches, players, league personnel and media Assisted in the execution of on-ice and off-ice promotions and ceremonies

July 2001-July 2007 Fridley Theatres

General Manager (2006-2007)

Des Moines, IA

Managed the seven screen, 1100 seat newly renovated Paramount Theater in Indianola, Iowa (pop. of town + area was 50,000) Began working for Fridley Theatres as Video Store Clerk and Concessions Worker Promoted to Projection Manager(2003), Part Time Assistant Manager(2004), Full-Time Assistant Manager(2005) and then General Manager in April of 2006 Responsible for maintaining good employment practices through hiring and discipline of employees Managed a Staff of 18-30; including janitorial and maintenance personnel Conducted inventory control for concessions and janitorial supplies on a weekly basis Completed nightly and weekly finance reports totaling, in excess of $1 million annually Balanced accounts receivable and select accounts payable Responsible for scheduling special showings for public and private groups Implemented recurring private shows totaling between $75,000-100,000 annually, including the following major clients; Simpson College Campus Activities Board; 50 shows and $30,000 annually Indianola Child Care; 6 shows and $15,000 annually Norwalk Public School Districts; 6 shows and $15,000 annually The Village Retirement Community; 5 shows and $7500 annually Responsible for selling holiday show sponsorships and the Discount Gift Certificate Program Increased sponsors by 25% to 45 sponsored businesses Increased holiday gift certificate sales by 33% to $30,000

2004-2008 Simpson College

B.A., Marketing

Indianola, IA

Recipient of the 2006-2007 Ralph J. Sampson Student in Free Enterprise Award Four year member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) President of Simpson College SIFE from October 2006-September 2008 Member of the Team Awarded 2007 Warren County United Way Volunteer Award for work through SIFE General Manager of the Student owned Storm Cellar Restaurant from December 2005-August 2006 Director of Simpson College Ethics Bowl for 2006 and 2007 Member of the 2004 Mens Varsity Soccer Team 2008-2009 Head Coach of Indianola Tribe U-19 Mens Soccer Team Member of 2010-2012 Simpson College SIFE Community Advisory Board

Activities and Awards