Experienced Experts

In 2002, seasoned audiovisual veterans Mark Levi and Jeff Nickles, pooled their talents to open Production Design Associates-Charlotte, a large scale lighting and rigging company. PDA-Charlotte quickly became the premier creative and technical lighting company in the area. Their motto, “bring the customer the best we can every time” guided the company’s rapid growth and made them one of the most sought-after production firms in the Southeast.

As the rapid pace of growth increased, client demand created the need for a complete solution beyond just lighting and rigging. Mark and Jeff responded by introducing Total Event Production, offering the largest inventory of conventional and intelligent lighting, extensive rigging, soft and hard scenic elements, high end audio, and a newly formed team of experienced professionals. The team boasts over two centuries of combined experience in creative, production and management specializing in big corporate events, intimate high-profile shows, meetings of all sizes, trade shows, conventions, forums, conferences, and political events.

Total completed their synergistic menu of services by adding full-scale video production in 2007. Total merged with Paradigm Communications Group, a 23-year old company that built its reputation on providing the highest level of quality video from pre-production to the final cut.

Total Event Production currently offers design and consultation, event production, video communications, and production management. Our Name Says It All.

MISSION STATEMENT
Total Event Production provides the highest quality event design, management and production support using cutting edge technology, perfectly maintained equipment and a professional team of event experts.

Total consistently exceeds expectations by focusing on

the details, and by delivering client objectives and

innovative performances at a fair price.

OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our production designs are the result of a proven collaborative process. At each stage of the design, we involve several individuals, blending in their unique and creative contributions. Since we work with a variety of clients across a wide range of industries, we have a wealth of experience to bring to every design situation.

We never think “inside the box.” Our goal is a unique event for every client, every time. We never present ideas based on what gear, people and time we currently have in the shop. We listen to our clients’ needs and then structure our response to meet - and exceed - those needs.

We become your partner in communicating your key messages to your clients and customers, your employees and guests. We help you reinforce and polish your brand. We want your event to be memorable.

OUR PEOPLE
At Total Event Production, we’ve built our reputation on the skills and dedication of our core Charlotte team. When necessary we don’t hesitate to augment our team with handpicked professionals - the best people in the entertainment and events industries -from across the country to meet our client’s needs. This process allows us to custom-tailor an event staff based on the strengths each team member brings to the table for that specific project.