Experience

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  Freelance

  • Lighting Designer

    • Nov 2015 - Present

    "Into the Woods" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2023"Once Upon a Mattress" at Weathervane Playhouse - 2023"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2022Assistant Lighting Designer for "LIZZIE" at Actor’s Express - 2022"Peter and the Starcatcher" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2022"As You Like It by Shaina Taub" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2021"Arkansaw Bear" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2020"Feeding the Moonfish" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2020"Here We Go" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2020"Incognito" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2020Assistant Lighting Designer for "Marisol" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2020"Richard III" at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre - 2019"Dear Brutus" at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre - 2018"L’imitation of Life" at Hell in a Handbag Productions - 2018"As You Like It" at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre - 2018"Our Country’s Good" at Three Crows Theatre - 2018"The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre - 2018Assistant Lighting Designer for "It’s a Wonderful Life" at American Blues Theater - 2017Assistant Lighting Designer for "Yasmina’s Necklace" at Goodman Theater - 2017"Gideon’s Knot" at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre - 2017"Lady X" at Hell in a Handbag Productions - 2017"In the Heart of Tuna" at New American Folk Theater - 2017"The Ben Hecht Show" at Grippo Stage Company - 2016"The People’s Passion Play" at Quest Theater Ensemble - 2016"Botanic Garden" at Canamac Productions - 2016"Oliver!" at Citadel Theatre - 2015

  • Theatrical Head Electrician

    • Nov 2015 - Present

    "The Wild Party" at UNCG School of Theatre - 2022"Six Corners" at American Blues Theatre - 2018"It’s a Wonderful Life" at American Blues Theatre - 2017"This Wonderful Life" at American Blues Theatre - 2017"The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" at University of Illinois at Chicago - 2017"The Heavens are Hung in Black" at Shattered Globe - 2017"Beauty’s Daughter" at American Blues Theatre - 2017"It's a Wonderful Life" at American Blues Theater - 2016"True West" at Shattered Globe - 2016"Dutchman/TRANSit" at American Blues Theater - 2016

  • Theatrical Electrician/ Spotlight Operator

    • Nov 2015 - Present

    Overtire for "Shakespeare in Love" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - 2017Overtire for "The Doppelganger" at Steppenwolf Theatre Company - 2017Overhire for "Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi" at DePaul Opera - 2017Overtire for "10 out of 12" at Theater Witt - 2017Overtire for "The Invention of Morel" at Chicago Opera Theater - 2017Spotlight Operator for "A Christmas Carol" at Metropolis Performing Arts Center - 2016Overhire for "King Charles III" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - 2016Overhire (properties) for "The Nutcracker" at The Joffery Ballet - 2016Spotlight Operator for "Young Frankenstein" at Metropolis Performing Arts Center - 2016Spotlight Operator for "Rent" at Metropolis Performing Arts Center - 2016Overhire for "Dreamgirls" at Porchlight Music Theater - 2016Spotlight Operator for "Die Fledermaus" at DePaul Opera - 2016Overhire for "Othello the Remix" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - 2016Overhire for DesignLab Chicago - 2016Overhire and Strike Master Electrician for "Animals Out of Paper" at Shattered Globe - 2016Overhire for "No Wake" at Route 66 - 2016Overhire for "It's a Wonderful Life" at American Blues Theatre - 2015Spotlight Operator for "A Christmas Carol" at Metropolis Performing Arts Center - 2015

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  Lookingglass Theatre Company

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Master Electrician

    • Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

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  Chicago Shakespeare Theater

  • Chicago, IL

  • Lighting Intern

    • Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
    • Chicago, IL

    Assist Lighting Supervisor in equipment inventory, repair, and maintenance of lighting and special effects equipment for the Courtyard Theater, Upstairs Theater, and Rehearsal Hall.Work alongside local theater electricians on hang and focus calls.Work with other technical departments on special lighting projects, including wiring props and scenery.Work closely with local and visiting theater professionals.

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  Peninsula Players Theatre

  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

  • Production Intern

    • May 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Production intern rotating among several departments.Show - Daytime position - Run Crew position(s)"A Real Lulu"​ - Carpenter - Electrician, Programmer/Light Board Operator"Dial M for Murder"​ - Carpenter - Electrician, Sound Operator"Lend Me a Tenor"​ - Box Office Associate - Electrician, House Sitter"Outside Mullingar"​ - Properties Assistant - Electrician, Deck/Props"Nunsense" - Carpenter - Electrician, Sound OperatorSkills: basic carpentry, electrics and scenic load-in and strike procedures, ETC Ion programming, live mixing on SoundCraft Series Two, QLab, customer service, Venue Manager software, research, budget management, creative thinking, teamwork, time management

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  WVU Business & Economics IT Department

  • Morgantown, WV

  • Student Technician

    • Jan 2013 - May 2015
    • Morgantown, WV

    Respond to troubleshooting calls of the faculty and staff of the Business & Economics College of WVU. Install college issued software for faculty and staff. Check for maintenance issues and perform ordered repairs and installs in the lab.Skills: customer service, basic computer troubleshooting, time management, teamwork

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  WVU CAC Theatre Department

  • Morgantown, WV

  • Electrician/Master Electrician/Lighting Designer

    • Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Morgantown, WV

    EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCEElectrician Fall 2013: "God of Carnage"​; "Cabaret"​; "The Liar"​ Duties:Hang, Cable, Focus, Strike, Troubleshooting, Electrical repair/maintenance, Moving lights, Practical wiringMaster Electrician Fall 2014: "Seminar"​ Duties: Organize and supervise crew during Load in and Strike, Troubleshooting, Electrical repair/maintenance, Update paperwork for Lighting Designer, Pre-show and post-show checks during run, Provided Light board Op trainingLighting Designer Spring 2015: "Arsenic and Old Lace"Duties: Work with Director to create concept for design, Design and create lighting plot including special effects, Provide Master Electrician with plans, Assist load-in, Direct crew during focus, Patch lighting console and program cues, Manage budget to purchase gels and other needed itemsSkills: communication, teamwork, organization, time management, crew management, Vectorworks, Lightwright, ETC Ion console, electrical repair and maintenance, soldering, budgeting, problem solving

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  State Theatre

  • Uniontown, PA

  • Programmer/Board Op/Run Crew

    • May 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Uniontown, PA

    Programmed lighting console for dance recitals, "Once On This Island", and other performances. Ran light board during performances. Called spotlight cues during rehearsal and performance for previously mentioned productions and "Hairspray". Worked as electrician for "A Christmas Carol" and "The Great Gatsby".Ran fly rail for "A Christmas Carol".Skills: ETC Express console, communication, teamwork, time management

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  IATSE Local 578

  • Morgantown, WV

  • Overhire

    • 2014 - 2015
    • Morgantown, WV

    Worked load out from the Lyell B. Clay Theatre for Blue Man Group on November 9, 2014.Worked load out from the West Virginia University Coliseum for Brad Paisley on January 17, 2015.

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  Arts & Entertaiment WVU

  • Usher

    • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

    Guided patrons to their seats at the Creative Arts Center in the Lyell B. Clay Theatre. Provided a friendly atmosphere. Skills: communication, customer service

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  Debby Schoolcraft Catering

  • Hacker Valley, WV

  • Server

    • May 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Hacker Valley, WV

    Seasonal positionProvided timely, high quality service and a friendly atmosphere.Skills: multi-tasking, communication, problem solving, time management, leadership, customer service

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  Webster County Board of Education

  • Webster Springs, WV

  • Percussion Instructor

    • Apr 2011 - Apr 2011
    • Webster Springs, WV

    Repaired and tuned percussion instruments. Advised teachers on instrument and accessory purchases. Instructed students in proper technique of playing and marching performance.Skills: communication, leadership, time management, equipment repair