GERARD McTERNAN is an Executive Producer/Producer/Creative Director for large scale shows and special events. His main career has been in 'live' production, although he also has produced in television, radio, print, and recording studios. McTernan began his life in the entertainment industry on stage at age 12 and moved behind the scenes in his 20s. Since then he has produced extensively throughout the US and Canada and in Germany, Switzerland and Great Britain. He has produced properties not only in English, but also in French, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). At present, McTernan is focused on creative projects that have both television appeal and publishing opportunity.

 

Current projects tend to be large-scale national events with production budgets in the millions and staff in the thousands. As Executive Producer, McTernan oversees the development of the creative process and then brings together the staff and forces required to realize the objective, all within the constraints of time and budget. He has created projects for various sports and entertainment organizations as well as communications projects for a number of corporate and governmental entities.

 

As an entrepreneur, he has created two successful companies, Gazebo Productions and Trimedia International Inc. - both providing state-of-the-art services to a wide range of corporate, social and governmental clients. As a consultant, McTernan has provided his expertise to many entities including World Cup Soccer, Disney Special Events and the National Basketball Association.

 

Prior to his work as a Producer, McTernan worked in many branches of the entertainment industry with activities in the concert music industry, large-scale fashion show production, commercial musical theater, corporate communications, entertainment special events, and dance.  His early career path in the industry provided a firm footing in many branches of production with roles as Associate Producer, Director, Production Manager, Technical Director, Stage Manager, Theatrical Sound Designer, Lighting Designer and Master Electrician.

 

He took time out for a very successful stint as a teacher of Marketing, Economics and Law in the secondary school system.

McTernan is quick to point out that that no show or event rests on the skills of one person but is ultimately the creative force of many individuals working in a spirit of harmony and cooperation to realize any creative objective.  To that end he credits all of the individuals who have worked with him over time in the creation of theatrical magic.

 

McTernan brings many skills to any project that intrigues him.  Those skills include the following elements:

 

Creative Direction & Development

Event & Show Master Planning & General Management

Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorship Strategy & Implementation

Staff Development, Contracting & Training

Budgetary Development & Management

Operational Planning & Development

Security Planning & Implementation

Negotiation & Planning with Various Federal, State & Civic Entities

Union & Labor Negotiations

Supplier & Vendor Negotiations

Box Office Planning & Implementation

Volunteer Planning & Implementation

Entertainment Development & Contracting

Community Development & Relations

Planning & Liaison with Broadcast Entities

VIP & Celebrity Coordination & Handling

Development of Ancillary Marketing & Revenue Generating Properties

 

Currently the focus of McTernan's career, while still the creation of large-scale live shows and special events, rests on the development of creative projects that have both television appeal and publishing opportunity.   That said, any property that will stimulate his creative energy and organizational skills, will be given proper focus and attention.