Experience

RedBox Workshop Ltd.

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

• Technical Detailer

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2023



Ravenswood Studio, Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Drafter, Welder & Carpenter

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Collaborated with project designers to create construction draftings in AutoCAD. Fabrication of scenic elements with a focus on metalworking and woodworking. Shifted quickly between a variety of projects for museums, trades shows, and touring events. Collaborated with project designers to create construction draftings in AutoCAD. Fabrication of scenic elements with a focus on metalworking and woodworking. Shifted quickly between a variety of projects for museums, trades shows, and touring events.



Crosstown Scenic LLC

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Detailer

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Promoted from carpenter to draftsman in charge of technical construction drawings and CNC files for all major projects. Worked primarily with wood and metal to construct scenic elements for a multitude of theatrical, television, festival, and trade shows. Promoted from carpenter to draftsman in charge of technical construction drawings and CNC files for all major projects. Worked primarily with wood and metal to construct scenic elements for a multitude of theatrical, television, festival, and trade shows.



The Charleston Gaillard Center

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Rigger

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

  Created the rigging department for a new performing arts center. Established departmental operating procedures, employee onboarding, and equipment storage. Directed installation and use of all rigging equipment and automated systems in the 1800 seat Performing Arts Hall and three-ballroom Event Hall for all shows during the 2015-2016 season. Created the rigging department for a new performing arts center. Established departmental operating procedures, employee onboarding, and equipment storage. Directed installation and use of all rigging equipment and automated systems in the 1800 seat Performing Arts Hall and three-ballroom Event Hall for all shows during the 2015-2016 season.



Crosstown Scenic LLC

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Draftsmn, Welder & Carpenter

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015



Paramount Theater Aurora

• Greater Chicago Area

• Performer Flying Technician

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015



Upstaging, Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Touring Technician

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2014

  Managed crews of 6-12 while on tour for Paul McCartney, WWE, & Miley Cyrus. Prepped and organized all lighting equipment for touring shows. Detailed work in spotlight operation and maintenance, including Gladiator 4, RJ Victor, & Lycian M2. Managed crews of 6-12 while on tour for Paul McCartney, WWE, & Miley Cyrus. Prepped and organized all lighting equipment for touring shows. Detailed work in spotlight operation and maintenance, including Gladiator 4, RJ Victor, & Lycian M2.



Hall Associates Flying Effects

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Automation Fabricator

  • May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Prototyped and built new performer flying systems for theatrical events. Assisted on installation of automation control. Executed thorough testing of new systems in shop. Worked long and varied hours to ensure project completion. Prototyped and built new performer flying systems for theatrical events. Assisted on installation of automation control. Executed thorough testing of new systems in shop. Worked long and varied hours to ensure project completion.



Maine State Music Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journeyman Carpenter

  • May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Constructed and installed all scenic elements for the 2007 summer season and last show of the 2008 season. Multi-tasked in a fast-paced work environment on multiple projects. Worked varied hours, including overnight, for scenic installation. Constructed and installed all scenic elements for the 2007 summer season and last show of the 2008 season. Multi-tasked in a fast-paced work environment on multiple projects. Worked varied hours, including overnight, for scenic installation.



College of DuPage

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shop Technician

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 2006

  A job that nearly encompassed the theater industry. From utilizing designer draftings to build and install scenic elements, to hanging and focusing all lighting and sound equipment, I worked nearly every position available. Carpenter, electrician, rigger, stage manager, security, and more. As a touring house with three performance spaces, we had touring shows as big as Weird Al and Penn and Teller, to small student driven improv outdoor shows. I woorked on approximately 200 shows throughout my… Show more A job that nearly encompassed the theater industry. From utilizing designer draftings to build and install scenic elements, to hanging and focusing all lighting and sound equipment, I worked nearly every position available. Carpenter, electrician, rigger, stage manager, security, and more. As a touring house with three performance spaces, we had touring shows as big as Weird Al and Penn and Teller, to small student driven improv outdoor shows. I woorked on approximately 200 shows throughout my tenure and, honestly, I loved it. I learned a great deal there and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Show less A job that nearly encompassed the theater industry. From utilizing designer draftings to build and install scenic elements, to hanging and focusing all lighting and sound equipment, I worked nearly every position available. Carpenter, electrician, rigger, stage manager, security, and more. As a touring house with three performance spaces, we had touring shows as big as Weird Al and Penn and Teller, to small student driven improv outdoor shows. I woorked on approximately 200 shows throughout my… Show more A job that nearly encompassed the theater industry. From utilizing designer draftings to build and install scenic elements, to hanging and focusing all lighting and sound equipment, I worked nearly every position available. Carpenter, electrician, rigger, stage manager, security, and more. As a touring house with three performance spaces, we had touring shows as big as Weird Al and Penn and Teller, to small student driven improv outdoor shows. I woorked on approximately 200 shows throughout my tenure and, honestly, I loved it. I learned a great deal there and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Show less