Creative Staff Spotlight: Douglas

Creative Day Technologies is thrilled to have Senior Video Engineer Douglas Kaer on the team managing, designing, and engineering one of the most important elements of live event and video production; the technology. 

Doug is based at Creative Day’s Troy - Michigan office, but he also spends significant time at our other branches overseeing our video department company-wide. Doug develops processes for handling equipment so as to best ensure the technology operates reliably on top-of-the-line productions. As the creator of many video systems, at multiple facilities, during his 30+ years in video production, Doug has become a source for consultation to project managers, engineers, and clients on proper equipment utilization. His understanding of system functionality allows him to keep Creative Day personnel up-to-date on best practices for new and existing equipment and software. Currently, Doug is in the process of designing our second 12G flypack Production Switcher Package which will augment our current 12G, 6G, and 3G system offerings.

One of Doug’s proudest achievements in life has been raising his three children into successful adults with their own homes, careers, and families. So it comes as no surprise that a favorite pastime of Doug’s is helping to bring up his three (and counting) grandchildren while also taking care of his home with his wife. 

“I’m excited about the future at Creative Day Technologies because I honestly believe that we have a unique collection of industry veterans and outstanding staff capable of delivering the highest levels of professionalism and technology in our industry.”

Creative Staff Spotlight: Jason

Creative Day Technologies is very excited to have Senior Project Manager Jason Olivier as part of the Creative Team. He has been involved in live events for twenty years, taking part in all phases of live events from warehousing, logistics, venue coordination, tour management, engineering, and design and drafting, to finally discover his passion in project management. 

Jason has deployed several simultaneous multi-legged tours with multiple crews while also managing multimillion-dollar corporate productions. He is most proud of the recent completion of the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference.

“It was a challenging project with a lot of complex parts to it, and I was really pleased to get it done with my new team”

he says. As the Project Manager, Jason had to take into account the challenges of a remote venue like the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and the overall elaborate design of the show which called for multiple room set-ups.  

“Good enough” is not something that will likely ever be said by Jason, he is widely known in the industry for his unmatched work ethic and dedication to completing any task. Jason is a master of details and creativity both at work and at home. When he is not executing many high level projects under extreme conditions and timeframes, Jason is working on his one-man home renovation. This project started off as a quick, single room restoration that turned into a complete reconstruction with the addition of two bathrooms, roof replacement, drywall addition, and much more.

For the handyman he is, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Jason is most excited about “building the Company and its processes from scratch.” His extensive background in many areas of the industry and his organization skills will play a key part in the success of Creative Day as it enters into its second year in business.  

Creative Staff Spotlight: JT

Senior Project Manager Jeff Timmerman - known in the industry as “JT” - brings new sets of skills to Creative Day’s team. JT has managed very large live events for over 30 years, collaborating with many agencies and Fortune 100 companies along the way. He is a key player in the production of events, assisting in the design, staffing, and budgeting to ensure successful results.

JT is recognized for his steadfast temperament on showsite, always remaining cool and clear-headed in any circumstance. He consistently demonstrates excellent leadership skills in his command of the room. JT’s projects run smoothly and efficiently and his composure onsite results in both crew and clients to carry full confidence in him.

Proud father and avid outdoorsmen, JT embraces his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, engaging in hunting, fishing, and competitive shooting. While JT’s profession today takes place on dry-land, at one time he was a scuba diving instructor and has explored shipwrecks 300 feet deep in the Great Lakes.

In JT’s words, his job is to “make the show happen”, and despite joining the Creative Team only a few months ago, he has already hit the ground running.  JT has already managed and delivered notable shows like the Western Michigan Aviation Academy’s 8th Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Gala, the 2019 Laughfest Signature Event, the 54th Annual Food Marketing Conference, and a nationally recognized financial organization’s annual arena event. He is most excited about his new start with Creative Day and the opportunity to spend time on projects to incorporate a personal and mindful approach to the production process.