Production Team Member

• Mar 2022 - Present

Project Estimator

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

Since the summer of 2021 I have been working full time as a Jr Project Manager/Commercial Estimator for Horner Commercial Sales, a part of North Atlantic Corp. I handle sometimes confidential plans and am responsible for scope reviews, takeoffs, pricing, sending out for discounting to vendors, and writing and sending out bids to the plan owners/ other contractors. I am a very strong excel user, confident in my abilities to use both MacOS and Windows operating systems, as well as many industry standard programs. I have a lot of experience with Avoware as well as ProCore. Show less

Lead Electrician

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

Spent many years as the second in command of the lighting department. Regularly worked with designers to realize their lighting vision. Oversaw 3 direct reports and was responsible for all safety elements. This was a split role, half office work and half manual labor. Office work involved plan reading, and taking off the information to properly hang/focus all lights as directed by the designer. Proficiency in office especially excel was very useful and necessary for this role. Employment was ended by the pandemic which spurred a career shift, however many skills from this job translate well to my new career. Show less

Lead SFX Technician at Marvel Universe Live

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2018

• Assisted in running the department by directly supervising two assistants in the proper handling/execution of all effects according to NFPA 1126 and 160. • Trained crew and performers in the operation of all effects, including firing prop weapons; lighting & extinguishing a full body burn, fire whips, fans, staffs, swords, and poi. • Inspected, repaired, and tested all flammable show props (listed above) and all other departmental safety elements. • Completed weekly load ins and load outs domestically and internationally, while supervising a crew of 2 - 12 local stagehands. •Responsible for programming any changes to our FireOne show program, our M2GO powered Flame and Fog effects, and our Showtime KVANT Laser System. • Worked closely with Production team to execute 7- 10 shows a week. Show less

Asst. Electrician -- Ragtime! The Musical National Tour

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Assistant Pyro & Special Effects Technician Marvel Universe Live

• Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

• Fired 75 cues and over 200 pieces of pyrotechnic products/ flame effects• Spotted and ensured safety of all performers before firing any effect• Climbed and loaded product at heights of over 45 feet in an ANSI rated harness• Supervised the operation of a KVANT Laser system consisting of 4 30W lasers• Repaired and maintained all aspects of a FireONE and Halotron firing system• Responsible for the safety and security of pyrotechnic equipment and product atall times (receiving, storage, handling and disposal) Show less

Head Pyrotechnician Disney on Ice

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

• Responsible for the set up, tear down, firing, and maintenance of all pyrotechnics• Worked with and troubleshot pyro control systems (DMX, ArtNet, Surefireboards, L16 Pyro Slaves etc.)

Assistant Electrician Disney on Ice

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

Lighting Designer/ Master Electrician / Asst. Technical Director

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

As the LD/ME/ATD I was a large part of realizing the vision of staging 9 full scale musicals/operas in 11 weeks. Supervised all elements of creating/maintaining the summer rep plot. Directed a crew of 6 students in proper safety procedures when hanging/focusing lights. Assisted the TD in all aspects of production, including set construction, painting, and strikes. As the LD/ME/ATD I was a large part of realizing the vision of staging 9 full scale musicals/operas in 11 weeks. Supervised all elements of creating/maintaining the summer rep plot. Directed a crew of 6 students in proper safety procedures when hanging/focusing lights. Assisted the TD in all aspects of production, including set construction, painting, and strikes.

Master Electrician & Light Board Programmer

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

Responsible for hanging the lighting grid to meet realize the Lighting Designer's vision. Directed a crew of 2-10 students to make sure gird lights were hung safely and accurately. Worked with the Lighting Designer to program his show file on an ETC Ion.Responsible for completing all electrics notes before, during, and at the conclusion of the show run.Supervised a student crew at the end of the run with striking the production and restoring the grid to its rep plot.

Master Electrician/Master Fogger for Drexel Player Present: Urinetown the Musical!

• Mar 2012 - May 2012

My first show being the Master Electrician, and as such I was solely in charge of making sure the Lighting Designer's plot was hung and circuited properly. I was also responsible for training my assistant, teaching him how to operate an ETC ION light board, and all the basic skills required to be a theatrical electrician. In addition to my electrician duties, I was also in charge of the operation and maintenance of the theatrical fog machine for our two week run.

Light Board Op/Sound Board Op for Director's Labs

• 2011 - 2012

I was the sole technician in charge of both the lights and the audio for the Drexel University Director's labs. I was the light and sound programmer, in addition to the board operators for the performances. I controlled both the lighting and sound cues by running them out of Qlab, and had the light cues go via a MIDI connection.

Lighting Designer

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

Worked with touring bands to help facilitate their lighting needs. Often ran lighting for concerts when the artist did not bring their own operator. Demonstrated a proficiency in "busking" when running lighting Worked with touring bands to help facilitate their lighting needs. Often ran lighting for concerts when the artist did not bring their own operator. Demonstrated a proficiency in "busking" when running lighting

Freelance Technician

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

Worked as a part of the Local Crew for various shows that came through the stadium. Worked as a part of the Local Crew for various shows that came through the stadium.

Freelance Technician

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

Worked as a part of the Local Crew for various shows that came through the arena, most notably Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam. Worked as a part of the Local Crew for various shows that came through the arena, most notably Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam.

Production Manager/ Technical Director

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Managed a 4 month opera tour through Italy. Responsible for set construction/ transportation. Coordinated with local theatre managers for load ins/load outs. Effectively stage managed the show from the deck. Wore many hats that included everything aside from designing. Managed a 4 month opera tour through Italy. Responsible for set construction/ transportation. Coordinated with local theatre managers for load ins/load outs. Effectively stage managed the show from the deck. Wore many hats that included everything aside from designing.