Allison McCarthy
Assistant Director of The Berman Center for Performing Arts at The J - Detroit- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Fall Prevention and Protection
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Firearms Safety
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Hand and Portable Power Tools
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Hazard Communication : Workplace Chemicals
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Noise Exposure
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Basic Entertainment Safety
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Biological Hazard
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Compresses Gasses
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Confined Space / Small Space Awareness
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Electrical Safety
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Elevated Work Platforms and Arieal Lifts
IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust FundMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
General Entertainment Safety
OSHA Safety Training Institute
Experience
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The J - Detroit
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of The Berman Center for Performing Arts
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May 2023 - Present
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Journeyman Stage Hand
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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
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Lake Superior State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Technical Director and Production Manager
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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
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OnSite Fleet, LLC
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vehicle Asset Coordinator
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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
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Shop Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
- Preformed lot and vehicle audits to monitor fleet usage and condition- Maintained prototype vehicle confidentiality with interior / exterior camouflage
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Scene Shop Supervisor / Scenic Carpenter
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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
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Lollapalooza Music Festival
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United States
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Stage Hand
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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.
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Illinois State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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MFA Scenic Design Graduate Assistant
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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
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Scenic Designer / Carpenter
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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
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Park Playhouse
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Properties Master / Scenic Charge Artist
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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
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scenic Designer / Scenic Painter
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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.
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Randstad
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France
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Human Resources Services
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Quality Control
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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
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Albion College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Art Department Tour Guide
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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.
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Albionian Photographer
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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
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Scenic Artist/Set Designer/Carpenter
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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.
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Carpentry Production Assistant
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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.
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Education
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Illinois State University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Scenic Design -
Albion College
Bachelor’s Degree, Art/Art Studies, General -
Divine Child
High School