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If you’re looking for Production, Technical Direction, Stage Management or a Show Caller for your Corporate Conference, Incentive Program or Trade Show – look no further…

My name is Dave Hakes and I’ve been a Freelance Cameraman, Lighting Designer, A2, Graphics Op, Spot Op and Network Specialist in Hawaii since 1993.  I know every venue like the back of my hand;  I know who has what gear and the condition/price of it;  I know who you want Op’ing your specific show in the various show positions…

I don’t just have a long Corporate background, I also have a stage background.  I worked full time at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center from 2001-2004 and have been freelancing there since 1999 at various capacities/positions…  Many concerts… Many Plays…

On top of that, I was the Technical Director for Swank Audio Visuals in the State of Hawaii from January 2009 to December 2012.   I TD’d the following shows for Swank (this is not a complete list):

2009
Estes Park (every year)
Maui Humane Society (every year)
Hilton
Federated Insurance
Flowserve
CND Global
HMSA

2010
NAPA
NFL Players Association
Healthnet
Clearwire

2011
TruGreen
IBM
Boeing

2012
SAP
Sungard
Forrester Research
Pennacle
Mutual of Omaha
Toyota
Gartner
Allstate
Roto Rooter
American Express
Lexus

If you’re serious about getting the perfect gear and personnel together, for a good price, with someone who knows the venues intimately – give me a call…