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Santa Clara, Ca, Us

- Evaluate problems and work methodically through challenges by troubleshooting issues so clients’ needs are satisfied in time critical situations. - Integrate technical aspects for performances by working with clients to meet shows’ needs by planning, implementing, and programing lighting, electrical, sound, video elements, and mentoring co-workers.Hammer Theatre Lighting Towers: Project Design, Documentation, and Build | June - August 2023- Designed prototype in Fusion360, based on existing designs, minimal machining, to equipment and user requirements. Evaluated factor of safety using FEA, prepared shop drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM).- Fabricated 10 towers using MIG welding, jigs, and vertical milling, assembled with selected hardware. - Completed units continue to support productions in Hammer Theatre Center’s Sobrato Auditorium.

San Jose, California, United States

- Promote safe operations in shops, mentor students in machine operation and project fabrication.- Organize, repair, and maintain machining equipment to ensure safe operation for fellow students.

Santa Clara, California, United States

Entertainment Technician (2017), Entertainment Production Tech. Supervisor (2018-19), Entertainment Production Lighting Specialist (2019-2020).Responsibilities as Technician/Specialist included: Planning lighting, controls, power, DMX, CAT5, and video requirements for several performance locations in collaboration with show designers. Setting up lighting, video, and sound equipment for numerous shows and events. Operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and company vehicles and trailers as needed to meet show and event needs. Preparation and programming of Avolites Quartz, ETC EOS and Hog consoles, and NovaStar LED video controllers. Programmed and maintained large scale architectural and landscaping lighting system. Performed carpentry in assistance of scenic carpenters and as needed to support technical equipment and staff needs.Responsibilities as Supervisor included: Ensuring associates took all necessary breaks on time. Assisting with scheduling associates to fulfill production needs in coordination with other departments and designers. Filled Purchase Order requests, made purchases to fill POs, and received shipments to meet show needs.

San Francisco Bay Area

California North Referee Administration Grade 8 Referee, San Jose Soccer Referee Association member.Officiated Competitive and Recreational games for De Anza and West Valley Youth Soccer Leagues.

Mechanical Engineering Student

Activities and Societies: Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) Phi Zeta Chapter American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Chapter Recipient.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts: Sci & Math

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Sigma Lifetime Member. Theater: Set construction, Electrician, Lighting Assistant, Rail Op..