Derek Buckles

Production Technician at Studio Gear
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Learn CSS Course
    Codecademy
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learn HTML Course
    Codecademy
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dante Certification Level 2
    Audinate
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dante Certification Level 1
    Audinate
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • OSHA 10 General Industry
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Technician
      • Mar 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • Production Manager
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      Oversee all productions technical and design aspects including assisting in hiring of designers and technicians; Generate quotes for equipment.; Assist in budgeting, season planning, and fundraising opportunities; Act as the resident sound designer and engineer. Oversee all productions technical and design aspects including assisting in hiring of designers and technicians; Generate quotes for equipment.; Assist in budgeting, season planning, and fundraising opportunities; Act as the resident sound designer and engineer.

    • Audio Engineer/Sound Designer
      • Sep 2012 - Present

      Freelance sound design and audio engineering business. Music composition, live music engineering, recording engineering, podcasts, theatrical productions, audio editing, and more. Freelance sound design and audio engineering business. Music composition, live music engineering, recording engineering, podcasts, theatrical productions, audio editing, and more.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Manager/ House Sound Engineer
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

      Oversee the audio department and technical staff at a multidisciplinary nonprofit cultural arts facility, working directly with 150+ rental events and 20+ presented artists. I also work as the staff head called on to resolve maintenance issues, and the on call person for HVAC and security issues.• Put together a proposal to purchase equipment, that after purchased, generates an additional income of $14,000 per fiscal year.• Assisted in increasing the budget and funding to complete maintenance projects from $15,000 to $100,000 per fiscal year.• Within one month of being added to the maintenance committee I submitted a proposal to the board to solve a 10 year electrical issue that was approved and then solved.• Secured donations for equipment repairs and purchases amounting in the sum of over $30,000.• Assisted in implementing a new payroll system, which is saving 300 combined working hours per fiscal year.• Created inventory of audio and a/v equipment for the first time in company history.

    • Assistant Production Manager/ House Sound Engineer
      • Sep 2016 - Nov 2017

      Acted as house sound engineer for all performance spaces, and as technical liaison for events when the Production Manager was not present.

    • Auditorium Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

      -Supervised and managed the use of the High School stage and Auditorium for all events-Supervised and coordinated the rental of the Auditorium by outside groups including equipment rental packages and rental contracts/invoices-Hired and trained overtire technicians-Ran and designed lighting, sound, and projections for events-Solved any issues during the event and assisted clients for event organization. -Supervised and managed the use of the High School stage and Auditorium for all events-Supervised and coordinated the rental of the Auditorium by outside groups including equipment rental packages and rental contracts/invoices-Hired and trained overtire technicians-Ran and designed lighting, sound, and projections for events-Solved any issues during the event and assisted clients for event organization.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Carpenter/ Changeover Deck Chief
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      Worked as a resident carpenter for a repertory theater, constructing 7 large scale repertory theatrical shows in 2 months specializing in finish carpentry work. Lead a crew of 25 for all 1.5 hour changeovers of the four repertory shows 3 times daily, which were open for the public to watch. Trained, supervised, and taught two college interns: carpentry, back stage etiquette, and management. Worked as a resident carpenter for a repertory theater, constructing 7 large scale repertory theatrical shows in 2 months specializing in finish carpentry work. Lead a crew of 25 for all 1.5 hour changeovers of the four repertory shows 3 times daily, which were open for the public to watch. Trained, supervised, and taught two college interns: carpentry, back stage etiquette, and management.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scene Shop Assistant
      • Jan 2015 - May 2016

      Built and painted 7 show season, Assisted with sound and light hangs/ focus and rigging, Trained new practicum students in scenic construction techniques and painting, loaded in and outs all shows across multiple spaces, Lead special construction projects, Assisted in writing a successful grant to receive 32 LED cyclorama lights

    • Audio, Lighting, A/V Technician
      • Oct 2013 - May 2016

      Worked with the department specializing in live event production and technology support for campus events, and advancing show details with clients. I was chosen specifically to work closely with the University Chancellor for special events and award ceremonies.

    • Master Carpenter
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

      Worked as the sole full time resident carpenter for the 7 shows of the 3 month summer season; Stepped in as the scene shop head/Technical Director when the Technical Director stepped down mid season; Oversaw and mentored a team of interns; Ran carpentry work calls for crew; Oversaw and led load-in's and outs for the 7 show season Worked as the sole full time resident carpenter for the 7 shows of the 3 month summer season; Stepped in as the scene shop head/Technical Director when the Technical Director stepped down mid season; Oversaw and mentored a team of interns; Ran carpentry work calls for crew; Oversaw and led load-in's and outs for the 7 show season

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
    Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre Arts-Drama (Technical Emphasis), Psychology
    2012 - 2016
  • Electronic Theatre Controls LearningStage
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
    2020 -
  • CodeAcademy
    Web Development
    2021 -

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