Melissa Oré Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

-Placement, focus, and circuiting of conventional/ automated lights according to lighting plot -Construct structural support with schedule 40 pipes/ truss for hanging lights, soft goods and props-Assemble steel decks for audience seating and artist stage-Load in and load out support for events

Brooklyn, NY

• Assist instructors with set up of equipment for lectures and demonstrations such as genie lift, scaffolding, pipe cutter, abrasive saw, conventional & automated lights, soft goods, cables, video cameras etc.
• Verify equipment is working properly and placed back in their correct locations
• Oversee instructors and students work and handle equipment/tools in a safe manner
• Restore labs/ lecture rooms to its original state at the end of class and lock rooms at the end of the day

Greater New York City Area

• Placement, focus, and circuiting of conventional lights/ automated lights with genie lift or ladder, troubleshooting if needed
• Assist head of audio with positioning of speakers, projectors and cable runs
• Operated ETC Express Control 24/28 console during live show runs

Hicksville, NY

• Help production team with event set ups: Soft Goods, hang conventional/ automated lights, focus and cable runs
• Configure chain motors for lighting grid under the guidance of rigger
• Provide support for carpenter when building/setting props for live events
• Run feeder cables for power distribution

Bridgeport, CT

• Toil with load ins/load outs of equipment for both box trucks and semi-trucks
• Help production team with event set ups: hang sponsor banners, assemble tents, steel decks, setting/striking of backline equipment and props
• Hang, address, and circuit intelligent/conventional lights according to lighting plot using either ladder, genie, or scissor lift
• Focus conventional lights as well as adding required gobos and gels

Brooklyn, New York

• Advancement of live shows (3 to 4 shows weekly): production schedules, artist riders, personnel list, set list, and green room/ dressing room assignments
• Managed budget for production supplies, catering/ buyouts for both artist and crew
• Supervised Hospitality Coordinator, ensuring artist rider is fulfilled and backstage/ FOH crew is taken care of
• Maintained constant communication with stage manager during soundcheck, performances and changeovers through COM and Walkie as well as giving talent call times and cueing talent to stage
• Coordinate artist’s departure with Artist Services Team in a timely manner verifying dressing rooms were prepped and ready on time for next show day

Brooklyn, NY

• Shows: Paris, Nutcracker Rouge, XIVariete, Cinderella
• Ensure stage and house is ready for showtime
• Assist stage manager with rehearsals, tech notes and errands for production
• Presetting props on stage that are essential for showtime and prepare paperwork keeping track of props placement before, during and after each show
• Giving calls to performers to execute production schedule in a timely manner
• Spot light operator during performances

Brooklyn, NY

• Assisted lighting director/master electrician with hanging, circuiting and focusing of conventional and automated fixtures
• Patched fixtures, made/updated color palettes, focus palettes and sub masters on ETC Ion console for ALD
• Operated ETC Ion console for 3 opening bands during live show days
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in the lighting grid, build ground packages for artist’ set, and follow spot operator for show days
• Actively worked and supported crew with stage set up, sound check, changeovers, and rehearsals
• Guide and instructed lighting interns to complete vital tasks in preparation for live shows

Brooklyn, New York

• Coordinated artists’ stage entrance with lighting and audio for 15+ live shows
• Assisted management oversee all backstage movement, changeover, rehearsals and preparation for live shows
• Prepared and arrange artists’ hospitality requirements in green rooms and dressing rooms
• Distributed and manage production schedules
• Actively work and support crew with stage set up, sound check and hanging/focusing lighting

New York, New York

• Worked closely and assist production team of more than 50 individuals in all departments of production
• Assisted 5 producers with the most popular segments: “Hot Topic” and “Ask Wendy”
• Helped, greeted, and screened 150 audience members during live production days, while casting individuals to participate in Ask Wendy and Hot Topic Sound off segments
• Maintained preparation of studio, prep room, green rooms and office by stocking the daily essential needs of production
• Conducted extensive research topics on show’s celebrity guests for Wendy’s interview
• Scaned over 100 articles from periodicals twice a week and update it into the productions celebrity database for celebrity reference

Brooklyn, New York

• Scouted and booked talent every week for live show events
• Confirmed and prepped talent for performance via email and phone
• Managed concerts twice a week at venues such as: The Delancey, Pianos, Ella Lounge, Mercury Lounge, Tammy Hall and Drom
• Promoted live shows through various social media networks

New York, New York

• Booked and facilitated production crew and craft services for 20 production shoots using Production Hub and industry contacts
• Performed production assistant tasks on music videos, industrial and pharmaceutical shoots
• Unload, load and oversee inventory and maintenance of production equipment
• Prepared, organized, and updated multiple pre and post production books.
• Transcribed video for 10 projects

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Television And Radio, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program Honor’s List 2013 and 2014 for outstanding achievements and contributions.

Education record