Paul A. Surace

Driving project execution through successful team alignment, logistics planning, and outstanding relationship-building across all levels. Collaborative, results-driven, multi-skilled leader with extensive experience managing multiple projects simultaneously for key stakeholders in the Media, Broadcast, and Cable Television industries. Elite performer in high-pressure, fast-paced environments; known for the ability to deliver profitable results through strategic vendor negotiation, budget management, and quality customer service.

Skilled at building short and long term relationships with major stakeholders. Strong understanding of production processes, business operations, and crew management skills. Adept at implementing a broad range of technologies to achieve ultimate operational performance and quality.

Leads by example in establishing clear lines of communication – internally or remotely – while working with high-profile clients.

Brands have included: NWSL Women's Soccer League, ESPN, Lifetime Network, CBS, Concacaf, Major League Soccer, MLB, NHL, Univision, New York Giants, NCAA College Basketball and more!

Operations Producer – Production Manager – Project Manager – Tech Manager - Contractor/Freelance - Raleigh, NC

(2023-01)

• NCAA College Basketball and NWSL Soccer

Senior Project Manager – Production Operations & Special Events - NEP GROUP/VISTA WORLDLINK INC. - Dania Beach, FL

(2015-01 - 2023-01)

Direct and manage all on-site and live broadcast production operations, technical functions, and logistics for a variety of sporting and corporate events. Lead, manage, support, and collaborate with remote and studio personnel, including the Director, Producer, and Technical Manager on creating, developing, and executing all aspects of remote and on-site productions. Oversee and manage all remote, on-site, live, and website production processes from inception to completion, including creating/reconciling budgets, production packets, schedules, crew, travel arrangements, equipment, site surveys, logistics, documentation, and accounting responsibilities.

• Successfully grew the NWSL Women's Soccer League by serving as the Project Manager and establishing technical productions with Lifetime Network, ESPN, and CBS.
• Proactively built and executed the technical production activities promptly, proactively identified gaps, and implemented solutions effectively.
• Develop and provide clients with custom technical packages highlighting individual employee responsibilities, department initiatives, equipment, and resources.
• Gained multiple compliments from senior leadership for effectively and seamlessly synchronizing live feeds during television broadcasts.
• Increased revenue by building several long-term business relationships with key stakeholders.
• Worked on multiple high-profile events including: NWSL games and Draft shows on CBS & Twitch, NWSL Challenge Cup Tournament on CBS & Twitch.
• NWHL Games on NBC & Twitch, USL Games on ESPN, Concacaf Draw Shows, USAA Events.
• San Francisco & NY Giant NFL Post Game Shows, MLS Pre-Game Shows, USL Games.
• Provides continuous support for the client's needs and budget requirements through strategic vendor negotiations.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during a high-volume work environment and restrictive pandemic.

Production Operations & Special Events Coordinator - VISTA SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC. - Dania Beach, FL

(2011-01 - 2015-01)

Led and managed all aspects of the production coordination, administrative, and clerical activities for the Major League Soccer World Feed Integration games and Direct Kick Pay-Per-View games. Provided logistical support to the creative aspects of the production. Produced and distributed production packets, transmission fact sheets, and post-show status reports.

Coordinated all phases of production process, including booking remote production trucks, completing site surveys, establishing the technical setup, hiring qualified crew members, uplink transmission trucks with various vendors, and supervised the production staff to ensure all deadlines were met.

• Worked on multiple high-profile events including: Major League Soccer Regular Season World Feeds, All-Star Game, League Playoffs and Cup Final
• Soccer & Tennis events for MP Silva, College Basketball & Football Games for Tupelo Honey
• Concacaf Soccer, Live News Shots
• Implemented cost-saving processes by monitoring production budgets, identifying gaps, and establishing efficient solutions.
• Oversaw the accounting responsibilities and ensured all vendor invoices aligned with the accounting budgets and projections.
• Proactively ordered satellite space and maintained mobile uplinks for clients to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Operations Producer/Technical Manager - ESPN INC. - Bristol, CT

Worked on multiple high-profile events, including Major League Baseball Wednesday Night Game of the Week, MLB Playoff Games, National Hockey League regular season and playoff games, Pro Boxing events, Pro Tennis events, USA Olympic Baseball, NCAA Men's College Basketball, and NCAA Women's College Basketball.

Production Supervisor of Remote Facilities and Transmission - CABLEVISION SYSTEMS: SPORTSCHANNEL AMERICA - Woodbury, NY

B.F.A. - Communications (Specialization in Radio/Television Broadcasting) - Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus