Experience

Washington Pavilion

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Rigger/Flyman

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Install, inspect and operate single and double purchase fly systems. Install temporary rigging systems. Train and supervise Riggers and Fly line Operators in the areas of Theatrical and Arena Rigging. Install, inspect and operate single and double purchase fly systems. Install temporary rigging systems. Train and supervise Riggers and Fly line Operators in the areas of Theatrical and Arena Rigging.



Augustana College (SD)

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2018

  Provide material support for Music Department recitals and concerts on and off campus as well as overseas (when necessary). Provide material support for high profile non-music events on campus. Record and inventory all student and faculty recitals as well as ensemble concerts. Provide material support for Music Department recitals and concerts on and off campus as well as overseas (when necessary). Provide material support for high profile non-music events on campus. Record and inventory all student and faculty recitals as well as ensemble concerts.



South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stage Manager

  • 1998 - Aug 2012

  Coordinate with Venue Personnel to set up and run rehearsals and performances of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Transport and Load-in/out all necessary equipment. Coordinate with Venue Personnel to set up and run rehearsals and performances of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Transport and Load-in/out all necessary equipment.



Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science

• Senior Stagehand

  • Oct 2000 - Aug 2010

  Lead Stage Carpentry, Electrics, Sound and Rigging crews. Also worked as the House Head Rigger. Maintained and serviced the main stage fly-system and all performance space lighting equipment. Created and implemented time saving storage solutions and operational procedures that are still used by current staff. Lead Stage Carpentry, Electrics, Sound and Rigging crews. Also worked as the House Head Rigger. Maintained and serviced the main stage fly-system and all performance space lighting equipment. Created and implemented time saving storage solutions and operational procedures that are still used by current staff.



Sioux Falls Community Playhouse

• Technical Director

  • 1996 - 2000

  Oversaw a shop staff of professional and volunteer stagehands. Produced 10 staged plays per year. Trained stagehands in the safe practices of Shop Carpentry, Stage Carpentry, Lighting and Rigging. Standardized construction practices and established and maintained stock inventories. Oversaw a shop staff of professional and volunteer stagehands. Produced 10 staged plays per year. Trained stagehands in the safe practices of Shop Carpentry, Stage Carpentry, Lighting and Rigging. Standardized construction practices and established and maintained stock inventories.