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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provide event audio and video support and project management for corporate events, galas, non profit events and more. • Project manage the audio visual needs for 85+ events yearly • Design, install, and operate large scale multi day events and conferences all over the United States• Solely designed, coded, and launched a brand new company website generating a 17% increase in yr/yr site traffic• Oversaw the reorganization of the gear warehouse• Design online event… Show more Provide event audio and video support and project management for corporate events, galas, non profit events and more. • Project manage the audio visual needs for 85+ events yearly • Design, install, and operate large scale multi day events and conferences all over the United States• Solely designed, coded, and launched a brand new company website generating a 17% increase in yr/yr site traffic• Oversaw the reorganization of the gear warehouse• Design online event streaming portals, and offered customer support for virtual events and conferences Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Oversee all productions technical and design aspects including assisting in hiring of designers and technicians• Assist in season planning• Generate quotes for equipment.• Assist in budgeting, season planning, and fundraising opportunities• Act as the resident sound designer and engineer.

Freelance sound design and audio engineering business. Music composition, live music engineering, recording engineering, podcasts, theatrical productions, audio editing, and more.

Brookfield, Wi

Oversaw the audio department and technical staff at a multidisciplinary nonprofit cultural arts facility, working directly with 150+ rental events and 20+ presented artists. Worked as the staff head called on to resolve maintenance issues, as well as the on call person for HVAC and security issues.• Put together a proposal to purchase equipment, that after purchased, generated an additional income of $14,000 per fiscal year.• Assisted in increasing the budget and funding to… Show more Oversaw the audio department and technical staff at a multidisciplinary nonprofit cultural arts facility, working directly with 150+ rental events and 20+ presented artists. Worked as the staff head called on to resolve maintenance issues, as well as the on call person for HVAC and security issues.• Put together a proposal to purchase equipment, that after purchased, generated an additional income of $14,000 per fiscal year.• Assisted in increasing the budget and funding to complete maintenance projects from $15,000 to $100,000 per fiscal year.• Within one month of being added to the maintenance committee I submitted a proposal to the board to solve a 10 year electrical issue that was approved and then solved.• Secured donations for equipment repairs and purchases amounting in the sum of over $30,000.• Assisted in implementing a new payroll system, which is saving 300 combined working hours per fiscal year.• Created inventory of a/v equipment for the first time in company history. Show less

Brookfield, Wi

Acted as house sound engineer for all performance spaces, and as technical liaison for events when the Production Manager was not present.

Greendale, Wi

• Supervised and managed the use of the High School stage and Auditorium for all events• Supervised and coordinated the rental of the Auditorium by outside groups including equipment rental packages and rental contracts/invoices• Hired and trained freelance technicians• Ran and designed lighting, sound, and projections for events• Solved any issues during the event and assisted clients for event organization.

Kilgore, Tx

Worked as a resident carpenter for a repertory theater, constructing 7 large scale repertory theatrical shows in 2 months specializing in finish carpentry work. • Lead a crew of 25 for all 1.5 hour changeovers of the four repertory shows 3 times daily, which were open for the public to watch. • Trained and supervised two college interns: carpentry, back stage etiquette, and management.

Stevens Point, Wi

• Constructed and painted 7 show season• Assisted with sound and light hangs/ focus and rigging• Trained new practicum students in scenic construction techniques and painting• Loaded in and outs all shows across multiple spaces• Lead special construction projects• Assisted in writing a successful grant to receive 32 LED cyclorama lights

Stevens Point, Wi

• Worked with the department specializing in live event production and sound, lighting, and A/V support for campus events• Responsible for overseeing technical details of concerts, presentations and meetings.• Advanced show details with clients. • Worked closely with the University Chancellor for special events and award ceremonies.

Mount Carroll, Il

Worked as the sole full time resident carpenter for the 7 shows of the 3-month summer season • Stepped in as the scene shop head/Technical Director when the Technical Director stepped down mid-season• Managed material purchasing • Oversaw reorganizing the scene shop for better workflow• Managed and mentored a team of interns• Ran carpentry work calls for crew• Oversaw and led load-in's and strikes for the 7-show season

Bachelor’S Degree, Theatre Arts-Drama (Technical Emphasis), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Association Representative for the Pray-Sims Residential Hall Pray-Sims Residential Hall Governor.

Diploma Of Divinity, Divinity

Diploma of Divinity in progress Field Minister Certification with Biblical Study Specialization received in 2024

Web Development

Certificates in HTML and CSS

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design And Technology

Certificates in: Networking Fundamentals DMX Theory, Operation, and Troubleshooting EOS Family Level 1: Essentials (v2.9) System.