James Schweda Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Greater Seattle Area

I provide Technical Services for major music events. It often includes lighting, sound, video and carpentry. I've been part of the team managed and crews up to 233 people.

United States

Seattle, Washington

I produce small music events for local, Regional and National artists.

Seattle, Washington

I manage a 300 capacity City Theater during rental events. I'm the only person on site and manage opening, running and closing the venue.

Seattle, Washington

While working for Dave West I designed, planned and implemented all the production elements for a 300 capacity venue called Substation Annex. This includes lighting, audio and carpentry.

Seattle, Washington

I set up and run sound for local and regional acts in a small club.

Greater Seattle Area

Founded, managed and grew a profitable event and music productioncompany sponsoring and producing two to three live music events perweek and large seasonal festivals with dozens of acts over multiple days.Hired, trained and led all support staff and volunteer teams. Created andimplemented all marketing materials and plans as well as event stage,sound, and lighting designs. Developed and utilized extensive contractnegotiation skills/tactics with event and talent vendors. Demonstratedextensive ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize simultaneouscompeting demands in a fast paced environment.

Tonasket, Washington

Supervised, trained and led diverse teams of volunteers responsible forresponding to and managing all manner of emergencies arising duringannual multi-day music and art faire. Developed and exercised a broadbase of knowledge in diagnosing and successfully assisting attendeesfacing medical and other health crises. Demonstrated abilities to inspireand lead others while remaining calm and decisive in often chaotic crisissituations demanding immediate attention. Designed and implementedevent security procedures and protocols.

Tonasket, Washington

Responsible for managing all daily operations and maintenance of a communal living community’s facilities and organic farming operations. Conceptualized, engineered and maintained a vast array of off-grid technologies including solar, septic, plumbing, and electrical systems. Coordinated responsibilities and projects with other community officers in a collaborative work environment. Developed and practiced mutually beneficial outcome focused conflict resolution skills.

Tonasket, Washington

Designed, maintained, built, sold and installed hydroponic and solarpower systems for individuals and commercial applications. Workedclosely with customers to accurately assess their wants and needs.Responsible for successfully diagnosing and troubleshooting issues withexisting systems. Designed, built and maintained company website andLAN system. Demonstrated the ability to work both independently aswell as in jointly accountable team environments.

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Worked closely with department heads to assure the smooth operation of a small grocery store, ABC Supermarket.

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Handled day to day operation of a commercial hydroponic greenhouse producing tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers.

Certificate, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

I was trained in the following 8 areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive and Axles, Suspension and Steering.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design And Technology

Viterbo University provided me with training and hands-on experience in acting, lighting, sound, costume, scenery, make-up, and stage.

High School Diploma, Communication, General

Certificate, Computer Science

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