Résumé

Education

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

College of Arts & Science. Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language, Theatre Minor. 1998-2003

College of Arts & Sciences. Mathematics, non-degree program. 2007-2009

School of Information Sciences. Master of Information Science, incomplete. 2010-2012

Experience

Freelance Technician. Multiple venues and companies hired through IATSE Local 197 in Knoxville, TN, and IATSE Local 140 in Chattanooga, TN.

Dates: 01/01/2019 – Present.

Duties summary: Participate in various load-in and load-outs at box pusher, truck loader, brick loader, carpenter, and electrician. Build elevated staging and touring decks. Hang and strike soft goods. Hang lighting instruments. Complete power and data connections in electrics truss. Connect truss by either through-bolt or truss pin methods,. Hang truss on chain motors. With direction, run power and control cables from source positions to motors and fixtures. Lay, coil, and appropriately store a variety of power and control cabling. Pull, coil, and drop lighting circuits on and from an over-stage gridiron.

Chamber Theatre Productions. Boston, MA. Electrician/Assistant Stage Manager, Encore!! National Tour.

Dates: 08/30/2018 – 12/21/2018, 09/2014-12/2014, 09/2013-01/2014.

Duties summary: Prep the lighting package, both owned and rented equipment. Maintain the lighting package while on tour. Load and unload 26’ box truck and 12-passenger van. Set up and strike all lighting equipment. Operate and program ETC Element (2018) or Express 250 (2013, ‘14) lighting consoles. Supervise and instruct 2 actor/electricians and local crew electricians during load-in and strike. Operate lighting console and perform set and color changes during the show and intermission. Fully set up video projector. Focus all lighting instruments, including intermission refocus. Perform repairs on conventional lighting equipment and electrified props as needed. Drive 26’ box truck and 12-passenger van on interstate, federal, and state highways as well as in cities (truck driving includes, but is not limited to, Washington, DC, The Bronx, NY, Boston, MA, and New Orleans, LA surface streets). Maintain DOT and company driving logs. Created a new digital electrics show report form.

The University of New Mexico, Department of Theatre and Dance. Albuquerque, NM. Technical Stage Manager (Master Electrician)

Dates: 08/21/2017 – 08/17/2018.

Duties summary: Maintain lighting inventory, including LED, conventional, and “intelligent” lighting fixtures, atmospheric effects equipment (foggers/hazers), and associated cabling (DMX, power, PowerCon). Operate, program, and instruct in the operation and programming of ETC Ion, Element, and Express 48/96 lighting consoles. Instruct and supervise student crews in hang, focus, strike, storage, and operation of lighting and atmospheric effects equipment. Supervise and schedule student employees for shows and work calls. Plan, assess, order, and inspect new equipment and expendables. Build specialized cabling and wire practicals for productions. Attend all production and design area meetings. Work with professional and student designers to realize their designs. Maintain and update lighting related paperwork (Vectorworks drawings and LightWright5 databases).

Magic Beyond Belief with Darren Romeo. Pigeon Forge, TN. Electrician

Dates: 02/2017 – 08/2017.

Duties summary: Program and operate Martin M2GO lighting console. Maintain atmospheric effect equipment and conventional, LED, and “intelligent” lighting fixtures. Establish, maintain, and follow pre-show, run, and post-show procedures for lighting. Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrified props. Assist in show presets, cleaning the theatre, and concession stand operations. Designed, built, and implemented an antenna for wireless microphone operation. Under supervision of licensed pyrotechnician, aid in setting up some pyrotechnics.

The Smoky Mountain Opry. Pigeon Forge, TN. Electrician

Dates: 03/2015-08/2017.

Duties summary: Provide technical and some lighting design for four separate shows: The Blackwoods Morning Show, The Smith Morning Variety Show, Magic Beyond Belief with Darren Romeo, and The Smoky Mountain Opry along with associated Christmas themed shows. Program and operate Martin M1 lighting console. Operate and program MADRIX lighting PC program. Operate and program Dataton Watchout5 for video playback. Maintain and calibrate rear and forward projectors. Maintain and repair atmospheric effect equipment and conventional, LED, and “intelligent” lighting fixtures. Establish, maintain, and follow pre-show, run, and post-show procedures for lighting. Assist with intermission and preshow presets, and post show resets. Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrified props. Assist in show presets, cleaning the theatre, and concession stand operations. Assist in setting the stage for the morning shows, including placing scenery, operating counterweight fly systems, and an automated, cable-driven wagon (“band cart” on a cable tracks). Created rep-plot lighting paperwork in LightWright5. Under supervision of licensed pyrotechnician, aid in setting up some pyrotechnics.

KOA Townsend/Great Smokies. Townsend, TN. Evening Guest Services.

Dates: 05/2014-08/2014.
Duties summary: Assist campers in finding and entering campsites, including trailers and camper-vans. Provide information and directions to local and regional attractions and points of interest. Gain rules compliance from campers and visitors. Closed and cleaned pool area and performed pool water maintenance. Perform minor maintenance and repair tasks as requested. Direct campground traffic in the event of an emergency.

Bookmark Café, Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN. Café Assistant.

Dates: 04/2014-08/2014, 03/2013-08/2013, 06/2009-08/2012

Duties summary: Operate cash register. Prepare and serve a variety of beverages (non-alcoholic) and some small foods. Maintain the cleanliness and operability of the café.

Flat Rock Playhouse. Flat Rock, NC. Electrician.

Dates: 03/2014-03/2014.

Duties Summary: Hang, circuit, focus conventional and “intelligent” lighting equipment. Perform maintenance on dead-hung overhead electrics pipes and grids. Wire and mount set-mounted practicals. Read, interpret, and update lighting paperwork. Plan and execute solutions to job related issues. Use ladders, hydraulic lift, and self-propelled lift. Operate ETC Ion computerized lighting console. Assist in implementing new inventory system.

Cumberland County Playhouse. Crossville, TN. Master Electrician.

Dates: 08/2012-03/2013.

Duties summary: Maintenance of conventional and “intelligent” lighting fixtures and dimming systems. Maintenance and construction of electrified props. Hang, circuit, and focus lighting equipment. Perform color changes and refocus between shows performed in repertory. Construct and base paint scenery, including flats and stair units. Drive rented box trucks of varying sizes to transport scenery and props elements between warehouse and theatre. Install and strike sets and lighting for each show as needed.

Professional Skills, Training, and Certifications

Lighting consoles: Martin M-Series, ETC Expression Family, ETC ION Level 3 Trained

Software: LightWright 5, Watchout 5, Word, Excel, basic Vectorworks, basic QLab

Moving light maintenance, mainly moving head, both modular and fixed element internal designs

Basic carpentry and audio knowledge

Some rigging experience, including Nicopress, and counterweight rigging systems

Ability to safely and competently drive up to 26’ box truck

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Entertainment) Trained

Other Skills

Solid troubleshooting skills, including interpreting technical drawings and mechanical aptitude

Creator and web master for EntWork.Live (http://entwork.live/)

Amateur radio operator (KM4TBY)

Basic electronics and electrical theory