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Wesley Peñalosa is a seasoned project manager and technical lighting specialist with a strong background in fabrication, installation, and event coordination. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Integrated Media from OCAD University and a Lighting Design Certificate from Ryerson University. With 3+ years of experience in lighting design and fabrication, he has worked with various companies, including Lumidesign Inc, LightForm Canada, and Lumicrest LED Lighting.

Experience

  • Lumidesign Inc
    • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    • Project Manager
      • Feb 2023 - Apr 2023
      • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

  • LightForm Canada
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Project Coordinator and Technical Lighting Specialist
      • Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Lumicrest LED Lighting
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Fabrication Coordinator
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      - Led in-house fabrication team to complete client projects- Assisted in commercial and residential lighting design concepts - Translated architectural drawings to fabrication outlines - Packaged and labelled lighting systems to be shipped

  • Lala Contemporary Art Gallery
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Installation Specialist
      • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      Media artwork installation and programming in collaboration with owner and curator of Lala Contemporary.

  • OCAD University
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Integrated Media Monitor
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2019
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • OCAD Student Union
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Event Coordinator
      • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Alserkal
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Public Relations, Event Programming and Social Media
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

      - Assisted in crafting press releases for gallery exhibitions- Gathered client contact information for future partnerships- Prepared social media presentations as well as managed company socials- Participated in the wayfinding design for Alserkal Avenue expansion

    • Stagehand
      • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      - Assisted with gear load-in for the artists to ensure soundcheck occurred in a timely manner- Provided support to the live sound engineer to make adjustments to microphone placements and cable management- Helped with door and ticketing agents with wayfinding

  • Recording Arts Canada
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Artist and Repertoire
      • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      - Recruited musicians and coordinated recording sessions for final project of the program. - Coordinated team schedules for the program's class. - Produced the artistic direction for the project.

Education

  • 2021 - 2022
    Ryerson University - G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
    Lighting Design Certificate
  • 2014 - 2019
    OCAD University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Integrated Media
  • 2012 - 2013
    Recording Arts Canada
    Diploma of Education, Sound Engineering

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