Gay Lawlor
Patrickswell,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in global operations management and product ownership for cloud platforms. Demonstrates strong cross-functional team leadership and excels in budget and contract management. Skilled in AV systems and network architecture, fostering effective stakeholder and vendor relations. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency in complex environments, aiming to leverage skills towards strategic growth initiatives.
Offering strong leadership and problem-solving skills with background in team management and project coordination. Knowledgeable about streamlining processes, improving operational efficiency, and fostering positive team environments. Ready to use and develop skills in strategic planning, communication, and resource management in an Operations management role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Video Operations Manager
Stats Perform
Limerick
08.2020 - 05.2026
- Global Team Leadership: Manage cross-functional Video Acquisition teams across Limerick, Chicago, Sydney, and Nice.
- Product Ownership: Serve as Product Owner for high-level in-house cloud-based video distribution portals and live delivery platforms.
- Workflow Optimization: Oversee multi-location Video Collection Analysts to ensure top-tier live and post-data video delivery formats.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Direct and optimise operational budget for global Video Acquisition initiatives.
- Infrastructure Management: Maintain Limerick-based hardware servers and manage all global onsite video technology deployment.
- Vendor Management: Negotiate and maintain operational relationships with multiple third-party video providers.
Senior Audio-Visual Installation & Service Technician
DPSAV Ltd.
01.2011 - 08.2020
- Project Management: Led commercial and educational AV projects end-to-end from initial schematic design to final handover.
- Client Relations: Handled daily contract management and served as primary interface for key external stakeholders.
- Team Scheduling: Coordinated technical installation crews to hit strict deadlines under tight commercial timelines.
- H&S Compliance: Authored method statements and managed strict health and safety protocols across all project sites.
Self-Employed AV Consultant
Gay Lawlor Audio Visual Services
05.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations, financial forecasting, client relations, and subcontractors for larger projects.
- Engineered, sold, and installed high-end video conferencing and satellite systems for commercial and residential clients.
Audio Visual Installation & Service Technician
Shannonside AV
10.2002 - 05.2006
- Managed live production logistics, operating cameras and sound desks for broadcast and archival conference recording.
Audio Visual Assistant
School of Communications, Dublin City University
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Delivered technical tuition in Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, Sound Forge, and Media 100 for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Managed the engineering infrastructure of active TV/Radio broadcast studios and spearheaded webcasting for college events.
Education
Diploma with Distinction - Sound Engineering & Music Technology
Sound Training Centre
DublinCity & Guilds - Sound Engineering and Music Technology (Levels 1 & 2)
Sound Training Centre
DublinSkills
- Global Operations Management
- Product Ownership (Cloud Platforms)
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Budget & Contract Management
- AV Systems & Network Architecture
- Stakeholder & Vendor Relations
Certification
- Extron Control Professional – Extron UK (2012)
- Crestron Control Systems Programming – Crestron UK (2009)
- AMX Control Designer Programming – AMX UK (2004)
- Certificate in Digital Video Production – Art House Dublin (2001)
References
- Kate, Harris, VP Global Operations, kate.harris@statsperform.com, Stats Perform
- Brian, O’Dwyer, Managing Director, brian@dpsav.ie, DPSAV Ltd.
Timeline
Video Operations Manager
Stats Perform
08.2020 - 05.2026
Senior Audio-Visual Installation & Service Technician
DPSAV Ltd.
01.2011 - 08.2020
Self-Employed AV Consultant
Gay Lawlor Audio Visual Services
05.2006 - 01.2011
Audio Visual Installation & Service Technician
Shannonside AV
10.2002 - 05.2006
Audio Visual Assistant
School of Communications, Dublin City University
08.1999 - 08.2002
Diploma with Distinction - Sound Engineering & Music Technology
Sound Training Centre
City & Guilds - Sound Engineering and Music Technology (Levels 1 & 2)
Sound Training Centre