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Brooklyn, New York, United States

Engineer CAD drawings of installation light grids, lighting equipment, control systems, audio and video signal flow diagrams, rack panel elevations, custom equipment, and other documentation and designs as needed for all projectsEstablish company standards of designs, documentation, and drawingsCreate documentation for distribution utilizing Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, and CAD programsCoordinate information flow and track project changesProvide equipment research and recommendations as neededDeliver educational curriculum and support documentation for training and developmentMaintain organizational structure of libraries, equipment, and documentation

Utah And Nyc

Designed for live and broadcast events including:- dance- theatre - fashion - installation art - concert- film and TV- eventManaged all design elements including creative conception, problem solving, collaboration, budgeting, and finally execution. Consulted on various stage, film, and digital lighting projects.For portfolio see website www.ethanolsendesign.com

United States

Assistant work including drafting, lightwright updates, on-site interaction with clients, attending rehearsal, taking notes, tracking budgets, cueing and calling followspots, tracking moving lights, filling out focus sheets, and dealing with everything so the designer can focus. Events include: 72nd Tony Awards, Dance, Theatre, Television, Opera, and Musicals.Assisted people such as:Ed McCarthyDennis ParichyMichael GilliamM.L. GeigerOona CurlyCha SeeReza BejhatAlex MannixMichele Collinsand Dan Effros

Greater New York City Area

Work in tandem with Art Director to maintain branding and all aesthetic appearances of design. Duties include: Managing budget in tandem with line producer and production manager.Quote retrieval and all communication with vendors.Scheduling and contracting all vendors.Development of mood boards through Microsoft and Adobe Suites.3d/2d drafting and drawing creation in Vectorworks.On site scouting and negotiation of design needs.On site supervision and management of deliverables and problem solving issues. Design of elements as needed under direction of Art Director.Coordination and preliminary problem solving with designers, producers, production management team, and all other needed parties.

Greater New York City Area

Assist in all elements of production and show lighting from bid and spec to execution of design. Routine tasks include:- bid and quote retrieval- logistical and purchasing support- on site client support- on site design assistant- equipment comparison - equipment demo set up

Greater New York City Area

In charge of all lighting elements for 13 separate productions in 2 spaces. Duties include:- Coordinating, scheduling, and attending meetings between creative teams.- Drafting of 2 repertory light plots.- Coordination of electrics teams for hang and focus.- Execution of lighting design for each production. - Preparation of all necessary documents for shop orders and budgeting needs.

- Trained new tellers in operations and procedures. Supervised initial work while guiding to independent understanding and growth. - Trained branch employees in staff meetings on new products, procedures, and operational changes.- Developed and updated documentation for training and development of employees.- Implemented incentive programs for production and sales of new and existing products.- Sales and creation of new accounts to current and potential clientele.

Utah

- Managed technical paperwork including spot operator tracking sheets, moving light tracking sheets, CAD drafting, lightwright, focus charts, and notes. - Worked with electrics crews for hang, focus, fly system counterweighting, and maintenance and repair of equipment.

- Supervision of all technical aspects of lighting including hang, focus, minor rigging, and programming. - Direct interaction with the lighting designer to meet all needs and creatively achieve visionary aspects of the show. - Direct supervision over a team of electricians as well as their coordination and organization. - Upkeep of CAD drafting and lightwright paperwork. - Problem solving focus on overcoming difficulties presented by physics and flexibility in unforeseen challenges.

- Lectured on properties of lighting and theatrical lighting controls.- Scheduled use of space for 25 students working on independent projects.- Prepared lighting demonstrations for in-class use.- Maintained and repaired student usable equipment.- Assisted Professor Jesse Portillo with all specific needs to manage coursework.

Master’S Degree, Design For Stage And Film, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Eric and Mark Myers Endowment Recipient David Payne-Carter Award Nomination Committee (Nominated 2016 winner.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Performance Arts Design Program, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Student Activities Council for the Theatre Department, 10 to Midnight, USITT Group.Specialized study in lighting.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Presidential High Honors Recipient.