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// Who we are

BlackOps Productions unites world class production, project management, and audio/visual solutions together to create immersive, high-impact experiences.

With decades of combined cultural and work experience spanning 25+ states and seven countries, we bring the same focus and intensity to every project. Whether it's a star-studded award show or a multi-day national convening for thousands, our team shows up fully invested, technically prepared, and ready to deliver.

We are organizational nerds who take pride in aesthetics, efficiency, and results. And we genuinely love what we do.

// Who we are

How We Work

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Plan

Before a venue is scouted or a vendor contracted, we go deep into the vision behind your event. We study your goals, your audience, and the full technical landscape so that by the time event day arrives, every contingency is already accounted for.

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Partner

We operate as an extension of your team: collaborative, transparent, and fully aligned with your goals. You bring the vision; we bring the expertise and the follow-through to make it real.

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Perform

On event day, we deliver. High-energy, high-stakes, executed with the kind of precision that only comes from serious preparation. It never feels like work with a team that prides itself on flawless delivery.

// Our past clients

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// capabilities

Full-Service.
Zero Shortcuts.

At BlackOps, we build events that connect people to something real. Every capability we offer is grounded in the same commitment: creating immersive, culture-driven experiences that land the way they’re supposed to.

/ Event Production & Management

  • Venue scouting, selection, and contract negotiation
  • Third-party vendor management, including payment processing
  • Speaker and talent management
  • Budget development and tracking
  • Onsite event management
  • Show calling and producing
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/ Audio Visual (A/V) Services

  • A/V technical direction, design, and implementation
  • Speakers, microphones, lighting, projectors, video walls, and custom configurations
  • Broadcast-quality content capture and editing
  • Livestream production
  • Onsite technical support: setup, execution, and breakdown
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/ Technical Planning & Support

  • Technical needs assessment and planning
  • Show calling and stage management
  • Day-of coordination and management
  • Real-time problem solving and troubleshooting
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/ Creative & Experiential Design

  • Custom fabrication and branded installations
  • Experiential activations
  • Event ideation and decor planning
  • 3D render designs
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// Meet the team

The People Behind the Productions

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Warren

Chief Executive Officer

Warren holds the big picture without losing sight of the details. His background bridges nonprofit mission and commercial precision, and his ability to navigate both is what keeps BlackOps executing at the highest level across every project type and scale.

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Ashley

Chief Sales Officer

Ashley's approach starts with listening. She architects each event by thoughtfully designing every touchpoint, ensuring that what guests experience in the room reflects exactly what the client imagined in their first conversation with us.

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Ahmed

Chief Operating Officer

Ahmed runs BlackOps' operations with over a decade of community-rooted leadership behind him. His pragmatic, detail-forward approach is why things run smoothly on show day and every day leading up to it.

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Justin

Chief Marketing Officer

Justin controls the vibe, and he does it with precision. His experiential background includes everything from college concerts to professional development events and gives him the instinct to craft atmospheres that resonate across audiences and feel intentional from the moment guests walk in.

All Managing Partners actively lead projects to ensure our leadership remains closely connected to the work and the clients we serve.

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// PARTNER WITH US

Let's Build Something Together.

Your vision deserves a team that treats it like their own. Let's talk about what BlackOps can create for you.

Let's Work Together
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