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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Va, Us

Greater Richmond Region

Coordinated the installation and maintenance of all technical elements of each production in the spaceMaintained build schedule, coordinated overhire, and oversaw load-in/load-out and changeovers of simultaneously running productionsAttended all production and staff meetings to report progress, provide insight, and prioritize assignments with all productions and events in mindAssisted in recruiting, training and assignment of technical staff, both overhire and volunteer, for individual shows, including orienting them on safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operationsSet and enforced safe-use guidelines for equipmentRoutinely performed preventative maintenance on equipment and repaired as necessaryCreated technical drawings using AutoCADEstimated budget and build material needs for each showPoint of contact for rental of equipment, props, and sceneryServed as master electrician to wire, install, patch, and program lighting using the IONInstalled and patched speaker systems. Mixed and programed prerecorded sound effects using Qlab as well as live mixed actors and bandsCreated animated video content for children programs using Character Animator, Photoshop, and After EffectsRemained on call during all productions in case of technical difficultyAdvised on system and equipment updates to promote safety enforcement and enhance workflow

Developed curriculum for Stagecraft and Scenic Design classesLectured once weekly and assisted in lab hours on college productionsCoordinated with industry experts to guest lecture and provide professional advise to studentsPromoted creative growth of students through varied mediumsAttended workshops and training for personal growth and maintain adherence to all college policies and guidelinesEncouraged students to become involved in both the colleges productions and in local theaters and events by being active in the theater community and making volunteer opportunities available to them

Supported artistic and production team by focusing on schedules, identifying bottle necks and being point of contact for logisticsWorked closely with directors, stage managers, and designers in gathering information, facilitating interdepartmental communication and tracked progress against approved milestones.Defined workflow between departments, documented progress and provided solutions for unforeseen obstaclesTracked mandatory labor hours of all students and reported their attendance, participation, and concerns to the department head and appropriate professorsIdentified and implemented processes that could improve workflow efficiencyCreated and managed schedules in collaboration with stage manager

Richmond, Virginia Area

Set and enforced safe-use guidelines for equipment for work study studentsRoutinely performed preventative maintenance on equipment and repaired as necessaryKept an inventory of the set shop including stock of building materialsOversaw build of all scenic elements and the load-in/load-out processTrained all students on shop equipment ensuring they adhered to OSHA and the college's safety policiesSet build scheduleCreated technical drawings using AutoCAD while teaching students how to read and interpret them based on USITT standardsAdvised production manager, directors, and designers on feasibility, cost, and student's capabilityCollaborated with artistic team to provide creative solutions to maintain schedule, budget, and design integrity

Greater New York City Area

Interior Marketing Group is a high end residential staging company serving New York City and the greater area. Projects varied from model studios to mansions with budgets averaging 100k. Turn around from client signing averaged two weeks. Properties were often showcased on Million Dollar Listing NYC, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Open House NYCIn my time with IMG, I spearheaded the creation of an in house art and maker space. This department set IMG apart from the competition as it provided us with complete artistic control and the artwork was created to enhance our brand identity and recognition.Designed and presented concepts for paintings, photography, and other works of art to designers and clients using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignParticipated with walk-throughs of spaces with Staging Director, CEO, and clients to advise on design direction and project timelinesSurveyed space for the creation of wall elevations in AutoCAD and Photoshop so clients and project managers could visualize and approve designs before implementationLiaisoned with artists, project managers, vendors, and clients in order to provide predetermined deliverables in a timely manner including verification of all completed workAnalyzed daily operations and company policy to advise adjustments to streamline workflow and synergy.Assisted with the creation and implementation of recruitment, training, and onboarding processesEnsured OSHA and ADA policies, as well as company regulations were followed by staff at all timesConducted market trend research to update brand identity and keep all artwork contemporaryOversaw all workshop spaces including operational maintenance, repair requests, and disposal of dangerous materialsFormed department budgets, project estimations, filed expense reports, and assisted in payrollTracked financial performance adjusting expenditures and negotiating with vendors to optimize profits

New York City Metropolitan Area

Constructed daily schedules based on long term project goals to meet deadlines according to listing launch and filming timetablesCreated design proposals in PowerPoint to best showcase properties and highlight their unique featuresDrafted floor plan to best utilize the space, create visual flow, and enhance the architectural details of each roomDelegated tasks to project assistants and consulted with vendors and in house fabricators to ensure accuracy of custom created home goods and textilesCoordinated with Warehouse Manager, building supervisors, and vendors for seamless installation of furniture, lighting, artwork, and repairs by filling all necessary permits and adhering to all site specific policiesServed as point of contact for client and sales team to report progress, provide creative problem solving, and deliver high quality interior designWrite daily reports to outline objectives for review by Staging DirectorMaintain budget and expense reporting using Excel and QuickbooksMaking effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the projectPerforming quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expectedAdjusted schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project changed

New York, New York

Production design company working for networks such as Nickelodeon, VH1, and BravoSourced and acquired properties for set and stageCreated one of a kind pieces and troubleshot props during filmingAssisted in AutoCAD and Photoshop renderingsCoordinated contractors and deliveriesPhotographed on set still s and organized photo library

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, General Studies

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Scenic Design