Chris Simmons

About Chris Simmons

With more than two decades of experience in designing for the live event industry, Chris…

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Creative

   Leo Events

   Feb 2015 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   We are LEO Events, a global events company, creating powerful moments that define brands and inspire people.When you need to make an impression, LEO delivers. Our innovative minds and entrepreneurial, can-do attitudes provide clients powerful content, design, production and execution that gets a lasting response and longer-lasting loyalty. Ultimately, we turn moments into experiences that bring purpose, meaning and affinity to your brand.Rooted in Southern soul and hard work, LEO is an award-winning event company without geographical boundaries. Our client roster includes ExxonMobil, Walmart, Sherwin-Williams, Hilton Garden Inn, AutoZone and KAABOO-Del Mar. Let us ROAR for you.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  BFA, Graphic Design / Illustration

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Live Events
• Concept Development
• Corporate Events
• Staging
• Graphics
• Production Managment
• Indesign
• Creative Direction
• Stage Lighting
• Illustration
• Production
• Art
• Video Production
• Conferences
• Live Sound
• Promotions
• Theatre
• Creative Development
• Photography
• Event Management
• Special Events
• Logo Design
• Projection
• Show Production
• Powerpoint
• Illustrator
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Production Management
• Lighting Design
• Entertainment
• Stage
• Set Design
• Trade Shows
• Art Direction
• Photoshop
• Av
• Video
• Graphic Design
• Musical Theatre