damienpauldong.com
damienpauldong@gmail.com

Experience

Freelance Event Production Engineer & PM - Self-Employed

Feb 2024 - Present

Event production engineer specializing in advanced projection, media servers, graphics, concert visuals, LED video wall design, live switching, streaming, and robocam operation. Specialty lighting engineer specializing in LED pixel mapping, advanced lighting control networks, and custom scenic lighting. Worked with companies such as 4Wall Entertainment, High Output, SONUS Productions, Big Night Entertainment Group, and VDA to produce large-scale, high-end live events.

  • Operated PTZ cameras for the White House media team on a POTUS address that was streamed on official government channels.

  • Projection mapped the historic sites around Boston, such as the Fairmont Copley Plaza during the 129th Boston Marathon.

  • Managed technical production for a stage at the WBUR Festival featuring renowned speakers such as Ina Garten, Robert Siegel, White House Advisor Gina McCarthy, Ambassador Nicholas Burns, Roxane Gay, Kathleen Hanna, Kristen Kish, Ray Magliozzi & Doug Berman, and Peter Sagal.

  • Worked with the creative agency HUSH as a video systems engineer for an immersive video experience for the scientific solutions firm Stellix Group.

  • Live streamed a event at Big E fairgrounds making radio contact with the International Space Station.

  • Built custom trade show lighting displays for brands such as HubSpot, CrowdStrike, New Balance, and Dell EMC at expos with attendances of over 60,000 attendees.

  • Designed and performed live concert visuals for pop-culture conventions across the US with attendances exceeding 50,000.

  • Served as video lead for the 50th Annual Rosie's Place Gala fundraiser, which raised $920,000 for a non-profit women’s shelter.

Booking Manager & Talent Buyer - The Middle East Nightclub

Jun 2023 - Apr 2025

Managed booking and talent buying of local and regional music for the historic Boston-area venue with a specialization in local emerging artists.

  • Managed the booking of over 300 live music events annually for the Zuzu room, doubling venue utilization rates.

  • Delivered outstanding programming with the booking and production team to earn the "#1 Top Live Music Venue" award in 2024 by TimeOut Boston.

Chief Executive Officer - Rabbit Revolution

May 2018 - Present

Took over all company operations and re-oriented the company strategy, shifting focus to high production value nightlife events and B2B event production services. Developed company capabilities in art direction, stage design, broadcast services, and multimedia solutions.

  • Forged partnerships to capture new opportunities in the community events market including with the developers of the Boynton Yards neighborhood of Somerville, the City of Quincy, and the City of Chelsea.

  • Built a team of independent artists to deliver on high-end art installation and large-scale event projects for organizations and private clients.

  • Designed and produced a stage for a 1,500-person electronic music festival in New York for two consecutive years. Delivered creative vision that enhanced overall event experience and drove attendee engagement.

  • Produced a bespoke 200-person, two-stage “micro festival” at a summer camp in Maine for a high-net-worth private client, managing every aspect from creative concept through execution. Delivered on-site operations, two custom stage designs, and full entertainment lineup leveraging strategic partners for A/V services, catering, attendee transportation, and photo/videography.

Co-Founder & CMO - Rabbit Revolution

Sep 2011 - May 2018

Launched Rabbit Revolution as a multi-dimensional artist collective and entertainment company born out of the underground dance scene with a commitment to advancing the art, culture, and music of the community.

  • Debuted the company with a viral marketing campaign that included a custom-developed, augmented-reality scavenger hunt incorporating both online and real-world puzzle elements.

  • Developed a "three pillars" strategy of the business focusing on event production, merchandise, and artists development, allowing each pillar to cross-promote the other aspects of the brand to maximize impressions.

  • Built an active social media community of over 8,000 fans of the brand and a street team network across New England.

  • Produced music events across New England showcasing local, national, and international electronic music artists.

  • Organized brand booths at over 100 events across the Northeast US with attendance of over 12,000 people.

  • Launched our nightlife lifestyle brand clothing label as the lead designer with over 10,000 units of inventory sold.

  • Developed partnerships with pop/alt culture conventions to manage entertainment portions of their programming.

Event Producer & Talent Buyer - RISE Afterhours

May 2009 - May 2014

Produced events for the last remaining legal after-hours nightclub in the City of Boston. Brought on the team to revitalize Friday night attendance and re-engage with the youth market. Launched and managed a weekly event series called Wonderland showcasing local and regional talent from across New England, with occasional international touring headlining acts.

  • Organized customer outreach programs to drive repeat business and customer loyalty.

  • Managed in-person marketing teams at conventions, festivals, and concerts to help promote awareness and drive attendance at events.

  • Promoted the venue as a candidate for "Top 100 Clubs" in the industry publication "DJ Mag", winning RISE the award of #42 club in the world.

  • Launched the entertainment and lifestyle brand Rabbit Revolution with the team and fanbase built at the Wonderland flagship event series.

Chief Marketing Officer - So Dope Productions

Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

Joined the So Dope team to revitalize the brand and engage new audiences. Repositioned the company focus toward youth-oriented, indie dance music events. Produced nightlife events at venues across Boston.

  • Developed a refined brand style guide to target an emerging young adult fanbase. Designed marketing assets and promotional material consistent with the brand look and feel.

  • Organized street teams and campus representative programs to help drive reach.

  • Established brand residencies at notable venues such as dbar, Good Life, and RISE Afterhours.

Freelance Event Producer - Self Employed

Dec 2007 - Aug 2013

Developed and produced nightlife events showcasing both local and touring national talent at venues throughout the greater Boston area.

  • Founded and managed a Boston Magazine’s "2012 Best of Boston" award-winning monthly event series at Good Life in downtown Boston. The event was featured in Boston Magazine, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, and on Boston 25 News.

  • Received critical acclaim for events from media outlets such as Boston Magazine, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, Boston 25 News, The Weekly Dig, and the Boston Phoenix.

  • Provided event production services and promotional support for events at venues such as Alchemist Lounge, Good Life, Privus Lounge, and Harpers Ferry, as well as the Together Festival.

SkillS

EVENT PROMOTION

Talent buying & booking, street team management, social media marketing

EVENT PRODUCTION

Art direction, volunteer management, front office operations, production management, stage/backline management, V1 lead, large-scale event planning, MEWP Group A&B operation, flame effects operation (NFPA 160)

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS

Broadcast/livestream systems, live video switching, robocam operation, RF audio & lighting systems, LED video wall, projectionist, projection mapping, LED pixel mapping, lighting network design (sACN, ArtNet), VariLite FLX programming

Production SOFTWARE

Resolume Arena, Resolume Wire, StageFlow/Chaser, ArKaos Media Master, TouchDesigner, ShowKontrol, TouchOSC, MadMapper, HeavyM, Ableton Live, OBS Studio, QLC+, Lightjams, ENTTEC LED Mapper, xLights, SketchUp, Fusion360, Novastar VMP, NovaLCT/SmartLCT, QLab, ProPresenter, Mitti, PTZ Control Center

Certifications

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) - Group A&B

Entertainment Rigging Services
Issued Feb 2025

Education

Boston College, Carroll School of Management

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science & Operations Mgmt Double Major
Class of 2003