Freelance lighting and production design services for concert, corporate, and other special events in the Chicago Area.

Working under the master electrician of the theatre department, the electrics staff oversee the hanging, focusing, and circuiting of all shows for the Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department. The electrics department staff works in tandem with students to supervise and ensure that shows are hung and circuited safely and correctly. In addition to work on the main stage or “Courtyard Theatre,” we also staff various positions for other spaces in the building including board op and programmer… Show more Working under the master electrician of the theatre department, the electrics staff oversee the hanging, focusing, and circuiting of all shows for the Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department. The electrics department staff works in tandem with students to supervise and ensure that shows are hung and circuited safely and correctly. In addition to work on the main stage or “Courtyard Theatre,” we also staff various positions for other spaces in the building including board op and programmer positions when needed. The electrics staff are also required to maintain the departments lighting inventory, cable inventory, and required to work regularly in the electrics shop on various projects to support students varying lighting needs for their shows. Show less

To date I have worked on several shows with varying technical needs for Upper Arlington. These shows include several musicals, plays, dance shows, and corporate speaking events. Most of my work with UAPAC is in the role as a lighting technician and programmer, however I have also worked on shows as a spotlight operator, FOH audio engineer, and stage hand as well.This job has varying needs such as:- role flexibility- communication with teams and other crew members (team sizes… Show more To date I have worked on several shows with varying technical needs for Upper Arlington. These shows include several musicals, plays, dance shows, and corporate speaking events. Most of my work with UAPAC is in the role as a lighting technician and programmer, however I have also worked on shows as a spotlight operator, FOH audio engineer, and stage hand as well.This job has varying needs such as:- role flexibility- communication with teams and other crew members (team sizes vary depending on show)- occasionally teaching students things such as stage terminology and areas of lighting- working under different directors, some from outside the district- various production timelines. Some have a 1 day or less turn around. - troubleshooting live issues in a show/production as they arise Show less

Oversee event pre-production, coordinate live performance production needs, and work with other teams to ensure that live events run smoothly.

To date I have consulted on projects for the "ValsList Chapel concert" and "ValsList House concert" concert series'. I have also worked on other projects including the production of short video segments and starting the production of a podcast. In addition to that, I have worked on and overseen production teams on the "Winnetka Music Festival" which the CEO curates.

Co-Leader for the lighting team of the main campus and branch campuses of Rock City Church in Columbus, OH.Duties include designing, programming, and operating a complex lighting rig on a GrandMA 2 console.Other duties include training volunteers, mainly with little to no production experience, on the GrandMA2 lighting console and software, teaching various properties and uses of lighting fixtures, and the design and implementation of show-files that are simple to use and up to… Show more Co-Leader for the lighting team of the main campus and branch campuses of Rock City Church in Columbus, OH.Duties include designing, programming, and operating a complex lighting rig on a GrandMA 2 console.Other duties include training volunteers, mainly with little to no production experience, on the GrandMA2 lighting console and software, teaching various properties and uses of lighting fixtures, and the design and implementation of show-files that are simple to use and up to date for the entire church to use.Production timelines are often very short (usually only about an hour of rehearsal then straight into service), requiring mainly live programming. Show less

Idea Day invites speakers from around the world to Columbus Ohio for an event taking place all over the city. A diverse array of panelists, speakers, and discussion leaders give TedTalk-like presentations, demonstrations, and hands on learning opportunities to students throughout several stages in varying settings throughout the city. 2019 was the second year of the conference. I had previously served as the production director for the inaugural year in 2018 as well as serving as its… Show more Idea Day invites speakers from around the world to Columbus Ohio for an event taking place all over the city. A diverse array of panelists, speakers, and discussion leaders give TedTalk-like presentations, demonstrations, and hands on learning opportunities to students throughout several stages in varying settings throughout the city. 2019 was the second year of the conference. I had previously served as the production director for the inaugural year in 2018 as well as serving as its creative director during its launch period.As the director of live event production, I oversaw the planning, staffing, and all aspects of onstage/behind the scenes production prior to and on the day of the UA Idea Day event. The 2019 theme was Spark: Finding Innovation and offered 80+ experiences for people to sign up for and attended, all of which had various production needs. Show less

Idea Day invites speakers from around the world to Columbus Ohio, taking place all over the city and allowing speakers to give TedTalk like presentations to students on several stages and in different settings throughout the city. 2018 was the first/inaugural year of this conference of which I served two roles.As creative director I was responsible for crafting a vision for the event. This included overseeing the graphic design team and producing content for social media with… Show more Idea Day invites speakers from around the world to Columbus Ohio, taking place all over the city and allowing speakers to give TedTalk like presentations to students on several stages and in different settings throughout the city. 2018 was the first/inaugural year of this conference of which I served two roles.As creative director I was responsible for crafting a vision for the event. This included overseeing the graphic design team and producing content for social media with the media team. I was also responsible for working with my production team on planning and creating visions for designs on two main stages in addition to working with the signage committee to design event signage.As Production Director I oversaw all planning and aspects of onstage production prior to and on the day of the UA Idea Day event. Show less

Assistant lighting designer and programmer/board op for UA Vocal Music’s Production of the musical “Anything Goes.” Duties include managing and working with paperwork, working with the Lighting Designer on various tasks, programming looks, cues, and more on a grandMA 2 console, and communicating with the LD, the stage manager, and the technical director prior to and during shows.