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Education

University of Florida                                                                             May 2004

Thesis: An Analysis of the Design for the Luminous Environment in the 2004 Production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill                                Dec 2000

Experience

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill           July 2007 - June 2010

-Teach Light Design (DRAM 468), examines the method, theory and application of light and luminous environments for the stage in a combination of presentational format and hands-on experience.  It is intended as an overview for students who want to learn about lighting design and electrical work.  The students deal with the process of lighting design from script to stage including, but not limited to, the script analysis, the researching of light and luminous environments, the programming of light consoles, basic light plot drafting conventions, and a beginning look at advanced lighting technique.

-Teach Sound Design (DRAM 465), examines the method, theory and application of sound and audible environments for the stage in a combination of presentational format and hands-on experience.  It is intended as an overview for students who want to learn about sound design and sound engineering.  The students deal with the process of sound design from script to stage including, but not limited to, the script analysis, the researching of sound and audible environments, the construction of sound effects, recording techniques and system set-up.

-Teach Advanced Light Design (DRAM 821), continues to examine the method, theory and application of light and luminous environments for the stage with a stronger emphasis on the connection of the nature of light to the larger theatrical media.  The students sharpen abilities to plan illumination for any luminous environment and show a mastery of the necessary documentation for a Lighting Designer and Mater Electrician.

-Teach Advanced Stagecraft (DRAM 260), examines the various elements of Technical Production for the stage.  Students will have a practical understanding of the various elements and the interaction of those technical elements.

-Teach First Year Seminar Spectacle in the Theatre (DRAM 083), examines the major design areas’ (scenery, lighting, costume, and sound) role and function in the theatrical collaborative process and the common design process among those areas.

-Supervise undergraduate productions

-Mentor student designers and technicians

-Maintaining, equipping and managing undergraduate work areas and 300 set “Flexible” performance venue, Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre.

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Marion County Center for the Arts at West Port High School                                                                                                 August 2004 - June 2007

-Teach Stagecraft I thru IV, designed to introduce and develop students’ fundamental skills in stagecraft and apply them through practical experiences. Students will be trained in the appropriate use of tools, materials, and equipment, the elements of technical theatre and major design trends through history, and how technical elements are used to influence the meaning of drama. Students will participate in set design projects, including renderings and models for specific productions, costume design and construction, makeup design and application, and lighting and sound design.

-Maintaining, equipping and managing student work areas and 650 seat Proscenium Performing Arts Center

-Design stage lighting, scenery and sound for all productions, dance concerts and special events

-Mentor students

-Manage and staff main stage productions and events associated with High School

-Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations; facilitates the use of the Center's technical facilities by resident companies and artists and others engaged by or renting the facility.

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University of Florida                                                  August 2001 - May 2004

-Graduate Instructor taught Advanced Light & Engineering, course designed to introduce undergraduates to the use of automated light programming, 3D visualization programs and offline cueing techniques

-Prepared lesson plans and lead class discussions

-Supervised undergraduate students in classroom and backstage environments

-Developed schedules for hang and focus for departmental events

-Maintenance of lighting instruments

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Hippodrome State Theatre                                       May 2003 - August 2003

-Teach class in general technical theatre  and the design process to children in ages ranging from Elementary to Freshmen in High School

-Direct Middle School to Freshmen in High School actors in a children's production of "The Hobbit."

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Rutherford and Ketchum                                         January 2002 - May 2004

-Functioned as a draftsman for minor structural drawings and components

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Playmakers Repertory Company                        January 2001 - May 2001

-Construction of properties for Playmakers productions, repair and maintenance of properties during show run

Honors

Skills

-Knowledge of conventional theatrical lighting fixture applications, specifications, maintenance and repair

-Knowledge of DMX512 protocols, dimming and control systems from Strand and ETC including Sensor, Unison, ETCNet(2), Obsession and Express, Strand Light Palette 90 and 520i

-Knowledge of Var*Lite and High End Moving Lights and general moving light programming, maintenance and repair

-Hand Drafting and sketching abilities

-Experience with graphic design for logos, branding, icons and user interface components

-Solid background in digital and film photography, including post editing techniques

-Software Proficiencies:

Designs

Lighting Design

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Scenic Design