David L. Mefford

--  the solution to any problem  --

274 West 700 North,   American Fork, Utah   84003
(H) 801-756-0534      david@mefford.org
http://David.Mefford.org
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An experienced and diverse project manager.  In his 25-year professional career,
David has worked in education, fundraising, construction, theater, and film.

Project list

Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills, California   4 years
Westlake School for Girls, Bel Air, California   2 years
· Taught acting, directing, and stagecraft 
· Supervised students in set constr., lights, sound and special effects 
· Managed professional rentals of 1600 seat and 500 seat theatres
· Over 70 different shows in a six year period
· Personally designed and built the sets for a dozen shows
· Budgets ranged from $3,000 to $25,000 each

 Film Industry 
 Actor, director, set dresser, prop and set builder, location manager, and   leadman for the art department. Some projects worked:
· The Oberlangen Project - Promotional video 
· A Home of Our Own - A&M Films with Kathy Bates
· The President’s Child - CBS Movie w/ Donna Mills & William Devane
· Something’s Out There -  CBS Movie of the Week 
· Tom Sawyer - PBS Movie
· Several educational, pilot and infomercial projects.

 March of Dimes - fund-raiser
· Development of the National March of Dimes Telethon. 
· Coordinated corporate sponsorships and TV appearances for: 
              7-Eleven, Baskin Robbins & Skipper’s Fish & Chips
· Supervised the: 
              March of Dimes Haunted House 
              WalkAmerica Walkathon
              The March of Dimes Trail Ride 
              many miscellaneous fund raising projects

 Ardis K Productions
 Twenty city tour of the play, "My Turn On Earth"
· Road Manager 
· Technical Director
· Lighting Director

 Construction Supervisor
· Estimator/Project Manager for Stone Flood and Fire Restoration, after SLC tornado rebuilt 10 homes in the Avenues.
· Project supervisor, Stephen R. Covey’s 20,000 sq. ft home
· Special projects supervisor, Melanie Bastian’s 36,000 sq. ft. home 
· Construction, residential and commercial buildings in Utah and Idaho

 Internet Experience
 Two years designing and maintaining three sites
· http://www.mefford.org/david
· http://www.mefford.org/quotes
· http://www.mefford.org/genealogy
 

Other Interests


 Wrote and currently presents leadership training seminars entitled,
 "The Mild Mannered Manager"
· part one, Confessions of a Benevolent Dictator 
· part two, How to Manipulate Your Boss, Spouse, Parents 
                  And Other Unsuspecting Adults

Wrote & currently publishing a book, 
"How To Make A Friend In Three Days Or Less"

More information can be found at
http://David.Mefford.org

David is married and has seven children and six grandchildren.

Computer Experience
Microsoft Windows NT training, Windows 95 & 97
MS Word 8.0,
Excel 7.0,
Netscape Navigator,
Internet Explorer
Xactimate,
WP 8.0,
Design & maintain web pages using HTML & Netscape Composer
Amiga Computer - Excellence!, Page Stream, Draw

Education classes at:
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Ricks College, Rexburg Idaho
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho

Community Activities
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, On My Honor and Duty To God
Four sons also Eagle Scouts, On My Honor and Duty To God
Served as Committee Chairman, Scoutmaster and Cubmaster
Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Two year mission for the LDS Church to Alberta, Canada 1971-1973

References

Mike Shurtliff, Former Manager
Riverton, Utah
801-446-6553
 

Kent Hadley, General Contractor
Highland, Utah
801-358-0401
 
 

Jim Hacking, General Contractor
601 W 100 S
Lindon, Utah 84042
801-785-5161





 

John Heiner, General Contractor
317 W 740 N
American Fork, Utah  84003
801-756-7245

Joel Pressman, Teacher
Beverly Hills High School
6528 Olympic Place
Los Angeles, California 90035
213-933-0117

Jane Campbell, Teacher
Harvard-Westlake School
Los Angeles, California
818-246-0031


274 West 700 North,   American Fork, Utah   84003
(H) 801-756-0534      david@mefford.org