Allison McCarthy

Assistant Director of The Berman Center for Performing Arts at The J - Detroit
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Dearborn Heights, Michigan, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Fall Prevention and Protection
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Firearms Safety
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Hand and Portable Power Tools
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Hazard Communication : Workplace Chemicals
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Noise Exposure
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Basic Entertainment Safety
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    May, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Biological Hazard
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    May, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Compresses Gasses
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    May, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Confined Space / Small Space Awareness
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    May, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Electrical Safety
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    May, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Elevated Work Platforms and Arieal Lifts
    IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund
    May, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • General Entertainment Safety
    OSHA Safety Training Institute

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of The Berman Center for Performing Arts
      • May 2023 - Present
    • Journeyman Stage Hand
      • Feb 2019 - Present

      - Loaded In / Out touring Concerts and Theatrical shows - Worked in all departments as needed including Rigging, Automation, Lighting, Audio, and Run Crew - Ensured quality standards of IA shows during the production process - I keep my union membership active so I can pick up work as needed - Loaded In / Out touring Concerts and Theatrical shows - Worked in all departments as needed including Rigging, Automation, Lighting, Audio, and Run Crew - Ensured quality standards of IA shows during the production process - I keep my union membership active so I can pick up work as needed

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Technical Director and Production Manager
      • Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

      - Provided temporary technical support in the form of Stage Scheduling, Carpentry, Program Planning, and Arts course revival to the Center for the Arts - Provided temporary technical support in the form of Stage Scheduling, Carpentry, Program Planning, and Arts course revival to the Center for the Arts

    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vehicle Asset Coordinator
      • Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

      - Supported NTCNA Engineers with information on policy/procedures through the creation of informational material- Tracked test vehicle assets through NTCNA systems from vehicle order to end of life- Coordinated test vehicle usage on NTCNA software and helped facilitate appropriate transportation/maintenance of assets- Preformed lot and vehicle audits to monitor fleet usage and condition

    • Shop Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

      - Preformed lot and vehicle audits to monitor fleet usage and condition- Maintained prototype vehicle confidentiality with interior / exterior camouflage

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Scene Shop Supervisor / Scenic Carpenter
      • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

      - Worked under Technical Director to maintain quality and production schedule of three Main Stage and two Black Box Shows - Budget Management for student projects - Oversaw 30-45 lab students in Scene Shop teaching Carpentry, Rigging, and Painting - Coordinated shared workspaces with other departments as well as multi-department work calls - Worked under Technical Director to maintain quality and production schedule of three Main Stage and two Black Box Shows - Budget Management for student projects - Oversaw 30-45 lab students in Scene Shop teaching Carpentry, Rigging, and Painting - Coordinated shared workspaces with other departments as well as multi-department work calls

    • Stage Hand
      • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

      July 26 - August 5 I was a union stage technician working on multiple stages for the festival. I was mainly working load in, building stages, setting up lighting equipment, assisted with some basic rigging, and setting up of band equipment with one day working load out. July 26 - August 5 I was a union stage technician working on multiple stages for the festival. I was mainly working load in, building stages, setting up lighting equipment, assisted with some basic rigging, and setting up of band equipment with one day working load out.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MFA Scenic Design Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

      - Scenic Design of 2 mainstage productions, Properties Master of one production, and Scenic Charge Artist of one production - Assisted in Carpentry, Paints and Metal fabrication shops as needed - 12 productions total worked on in various roles - Scenic Design of 2 mainstage productions, Properties Master of one production, and Scenic Charge Artist of one production - Assisted in Carpentry, Paints and Metal fabrication shops as needed - 12 productions total worked on in various roles

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Scenic Designer / Carpenter
      • May 2018 - Jul 2018

      - Attended rehearsals and produced drafted floor plans for Scenic Designer - Assisted guest carpenters/interns in day-to-day shop projects to maintain production schedule and show quality - Created draperies and finish details for Scenic Designer - Attended rehearsals and produced drafted floor plans for Scenic Designer - Assisted guest carpenters/interns in day-to-day shop projects to maintain production schedule and show quality - Created draperies and finish details for Scenic Designer

    • United States
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Properties Master / Scenic Charge Artist
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      - Designed paint treatments and textures based on designer elevations - Created and sourced props from affiliate universities/theatres and sourced rentals as needed - Aided in the production of three mainstage shows - Designed paint treatments and textures based on designer elevations - Created and sourced props from affiliate universities/theatres and sourced rentals as needed - Aided in the production of three mainstage shows

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Scenic Designer / Scenic Painter
      • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

      Previously the Scenic Designer and Scenic Painter for a Dinner Theatre production in Jackson, MI. My position included research, drafting, sketching, and communication with other members of the design team to create a cohesive production with Center Stage Jackson. Previously the Scenic Designer and Scenic Painter for a Dinner Theatre production in Jackson, MI. My position included research, drafting, sketching, and communication with other members of the design team to create a cohesive production with Center Stage Jackson.

    • France
    • Human Resources Services
    • Quality Control
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      - Contract position for the Michigan Digitization Project - Used Google software to tag information pages of scanned books - Ensured quality and clarity of images for ease of information retrieval on Google Books system - Contract position for the Michigan Digitization Project - Used Google software to tag information pages of scanned books - Ensured quality and clarity of images for ease of information retrieval on Google Books system

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Art Department Tour Guide
      • Sep 2014 - May 2016

      I give tours of the Art Department and our galleries to perspective students and their families. This includes the different studio spaces and programs and clubs that we offer.

    • Albionian Photographer
      • Sep 2014 - May 2016

      - Took headshots of students throughout the year for the Albionian yearbook- Photographed various academic and sporting events around campus for use on the College’s website- Scheduled in-class photos for use as promotional materials for the Marketing Department-File editing, organization, and management based on end use of images

    • Scenic Artist/Set Designer/Carpenter
      • Aug 2013 - May 2016

      During the academic year, I assisted in the building, painting, and tear down of theatre productions as well as oversaw 100-level lab students. I also served as the set designer for a student production, assistant set designer, and scenic artist.

    • Carpentry Production Assistant
      • May 2015 - Jun 2015

      I assisted in the building and loading in of West Side Story as well as run crew for the three week run. I also helped with the building and load in of Light in the Piazza. I assisted in the building and loading in of West Side Story as well as run crew for the three week run. I also helped with the building and load in of Light in the Piazza.

Education

  • Illinois State University
    Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Scenic Design
    2017 - 2020
  • Albion College
    Bachelor’s Degree, Art/Art Studies, General
    2013 - 2016
  • Divine Child
    High School
    2009 - 2013

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