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New York, New York, United States

- Successful leadership of projects with budgets up to $500k and timelines up to two years, including budget, schedule, and scope management- Provide logistical and technical support to aid artistic team with storytelling from early concept development through project completion- Represent production needs through contract management with vendors, commercial shops, and other third parties- Function in a variety of management and technical roles and departments based on project needs

- Directly manage and advise projects from capital improvement projects down to single-night events with budgets up to $400k.- Special use case facility management, including construction and use of performance venues, studios, galleries, etc.- Ensure safe practices in planning, producing, and presenting live events- Vendor and contract management for guest artists, rights-holding organizations, and equipment and facilities rental, purchasing, and maintenance- Equipment organization and upkeep for centrally based rental equipment and venue-specific inventories

- Manage scene shop logistics and documentation through the process of actualizing scenic designs on a five-production season- Creation of construction, rigging, and workflow plans to manage shop staff through build, load-in, and strike phases- Coordinate production needs and resources between Production Manager and other technical department heads

- Designed theatrical sets for the fall and spring plays.- Led student crew in the construction of sets and other technical aspects of theatre.- Advised advanced students in crew leadership positions.- Helped teach high school level technical theater class during school day.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Technical Design And Production

B.A., Theater, Environmental Policy