Rachael Claxton Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Manage the planning & execution of themed environments and all scenic treatments for multiple theme & water park, museum, & live event projects. Primary duties include:- Preparation of bids & ROMs for all Paint Projects & incoming fabrication RFPs- Frequent client interaction, from initial sampling to weekly updates, scheduling & final approvals- Scheduling shop workflow & staffing for multiple concurrent projects, including subcontractors & on-site staff- R&D for products & processes applicable to water & theme park projects in a wide variety of environments, from indoor to underwater- Selecting, procuring & maintaining inventory of all paints & coatings & construction materials on a per project basis.- Maintaining the Respiratory Protection Program & MEWPs/Forklift certification Programs

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Manage the planning & execution of all scenic treatments for multiple theme & water park, museum, & live event projects. Primary duties include:- Preparation of bids & ROMs for all Paint Projects- Frequent client interaction, from initial sampling to weekly updates, & final approvals- Scheduling Paint Shop workflow & staffing for multiple concurrent projects, including subcontractors & on-site staff- R&D for products & processes applicable to water & theme park projects in a wide variety of environments, from indoor to underwater- Selecting, procuring & maintaining inventory of all paints & coatings - Serving on the Safety Committee, & managing the Respiratory Protection Program

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Responsible for the planning & execution of all paint treatments for 13 theatrical productions per 10-month season. Primary duties include:- Developing paint processes to fit within a set budget - Coordinating workflow through multiple spaces for several concurrent projects- Working with out of down designers to approve scenic finishes- Digital print coordination- Creating an apprentice program, & hiring & managing staff - Developed & implemented company-wide Respiratory Protection Program- Member of the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion cohort & Safety Committee

Cedar City, Ut

Leads a team of 5 painters in the execution of all scenic treatments for the 2 productions in the Randall Theatre, Mary Poppins and The Cocoanuts.

Cleveland, Oh

Responsible for the planning & execution of all paint treatments for scenic & prop elements for 7 theatrical productions per 10-month season. Primary duties include:- Developing paint processes to fit within a set budget - Coordinating workflow through one space for multiple concurrent projects with a variety of Union staff.- Working with out of down designers to approve scenic finishes- Digital print coordination- Hired & managed all Paint Shop staff & apprentices- Recipient of the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award

Shepherdstown, Wv

Lead paint shop in the completion of 5 large-scale shows in a 5 week period. Duties included: Design interpretation, color mixing, sampling, texture applications, faux finishes, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, team delegation, attending production meetings, touch-up notes.

Chicago, Il

Lead 2 painters on the completion of scenery for "In The Garden" at the Lookingglass Theatre Co. Duties included: Design interpretation, color mixing, sampling, creation of realistic trees/stone/moss/dirt, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and touch-up notes.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for the execution of the scenic art treatments on productions. In addition to painting, other responsibilities include budgeting, purchasing, color mixing, communication with the production team, leading a crew, website/social media creation and maintenance.

Chicago, Il

Assisting the Charge Artist in completing painting scenery for theatrical productions. Experience in texture and spray applications, faux finishes, backdrop work, following a rendering, and working with designers to create paint applications.

Scenic artist for the Summer 2010 season, 3 musicals

Assisted in color mixing, texture applications, faux finishes, etc for 2 large, 2 medium, and 1 small show in a 5 week period.

Bfa, Scenic Design

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega, Stagehand at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre, Faculty Assistant for the Head of Theatre Technology

Scenic Art

Participant in a term long study abroad program in 2011.

Summer Scene Painting Program

4 week Summer Scenic Painting Course. Trained in various faux finishes, layout, translucencies, pounce making, & color mixing.