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Saint Paul, MN, US

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Remote

Produce webcast of conference sessions from meeting sources (Zoom meetings/Zoom webinars) and push to live online broadcast using Blackmagic ATEM video switcher and live streaming equipment Apply conference-specific graphics to all videos to ensure consistent visual branding of conferenceGenerate backup recordings of all sessions Manage media playback of.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Operate lead track on EOS-Ti lighting console or perform follow-spot/stagehand tracks as assigned for nightly performancesServe as cue caller for 8 follow-spots and communicate any notes to head of department to support consistent performance by operatorsTrain new employees on their follow-spot tracks and system checks Lead nightly lamp and systems checks.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Performed customer service and sales functions, responding to leads via phone and e-mailUsed Checkfront reservation to system to create and manage bookings for guestsAssisted guests in making reservations and redeeming vouchers purchased through GrouponResolved customer concerns directly and with support of leadership

Miami, Florida

Operated lighting consoles (ETC Gio, Ion, ION xe20; Martin M1, MAXXYZ) for all performances and events in the main theatreDesigned and programmed lighting for weekly variety shows (e.g. - the Welcome Aboard show), special events (e.g - POA’s Holiday Spectacular), and all guest entertainers such as magicians (e.g - Charles Bach, Kyle Marlett, Joel Meyers.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Managed a team of 8 technicians across the ship’s entertainment venues — included scheduling, safety oversight, monthly performance evaluations, training, and disciplineWorked alongside the hotel director, cruise director, and entertainment production manager to ensure that all entertainment technical needs were met and that all rehearsals and performances.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Independent contractor with Twin Cities-based production companies Heroic Productions, Visual Horizon Communications, One Step Productions, and AVEXAs L1 — work as the lead lighting technician to direct the load-in, installation, and load-out of lighting equipment; program all event lighting and operate the lighting console (Jands Stage CL, Leprecon.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Operated follow-spots during performancesCarried out pre-show protocols to prepare the venue for opening and post-show system shut-downs at closeWorked as a member of the lighting team during show turnovers — striking equipment, refocusing lighting instruments, installing new fixturesParticipated in routine lighting maintenance throughout the complex’s.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Supervised student lighting crew — directed student crew during focus and programming to achieve the designer’s visionTrained students in lighting design concepts, focusing, programming, and console operationProgrammed shows under the direction of the lighting designerOperated the lighting console during rehearsals and performancesAssisted the technical.

M/S Pride Of America

Worked as a stagehand in the ship’s main theatre — ran a backstage track during performances, assisted with set changes, performed basic venue maintenanceOperated lighting console (ETC Ion) for all performances and events in the main lounge venueDesigned and programmed lighting for weekly parties, concerts, daily events, and game shows in the main lounge.

Osage, Iowa

Assisted with the set-up and programming of lighting systemsAssisted technical director with the construction and strike of sets Served as rigger for The Music ManHelped to train student crew in lighting, set construction, and basic rigging practicesProductions: Jesus Christ Superstar; James and the Giant Peach; The Music Man

Shakopee, Minnesota

Assisted in pre-season preparation of park sound systems, including ride announcement systems and park background musicWorked as the lighting technician for the park's Galaxy Theatre during group rentals, such as the River Valley Dance Academy summer recitalWorked to build and refurbish haunt attractions for the park's ValleyScare Halloween events.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Worked with the lighting designer during focus calls Worked as a follow-spot operator during performancesAssisted the deck team with stage preparation, including prop sets, intermission scenery change-over, and end-of-night procedures

M/S Freedom Of The Seas

Worked as a stagehand during daily tech runs, performances, and game showsAssisted with daily scenery and lighting turnarounds Operated follow-spots for guest performers and variety showsAssisted stage and production manager, rigger, and lighting technicians with maintenance across ship’s venuesOperated stage lifts and automated rigging systems as.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Head set carpenter for Titus Andronicus – constructed set under the direction of the technical director and managed student volunteers during construction, installation, and strikeProps coordinator for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf – assisted the technical director with construction of a functional umbrella prank gunLighting designer for The Bald Soprano.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Worked with ticket sales, guest relations, and special groups check-in at varsity eventsFacilitated sponsors’ promotional events and activities and distributed promotional materials and prizes to guests during Bison football games at IGF FieldHelped coordinate half-time entertainment performances under the direction of the stadium’s production manager

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Worked directly with a team of 30 RAs and 3 residence life coordinators to build an inclusive community for the U of M’s 1300 resident studentsAssisted with resident management and risk mitigation through “on-call duty rounds”Conducted enrichment activities for residence communityServed as the international resident advisor from 2014-2015Led the GlobalRes.

Loretto, Minnesota

Co-managed a cabin of 8-12 campers, ages 7-14, each weekLed daily activities with groups of 5-20 campersDesigned and led the performing arts specialty camp, culminating in the performance of a one-act play by participating campersCollaborated with other counselors to plan weekly theme days that included special activities and games, skits performed by.

Bachelor’S Degree, English, Film, And Theatre

Activities and Societies: Residence Life Staff, Bison Sports Game Day Staff, Black Hole Theatre Company, Director of Communications for.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, National French Language Honor Society, Drama, Speech, Pop Choir, Bowling Team.