Experience

1999 - Present                 Knott's Berry Farm                             Buena Park, California

Entertainment Technician Level II

§    As an Entertainment Technician at Knott’s Berry Farm I am in charge of theatrical lighting and audio equipment. As head of the daily crews I organize the set up and operation of equipment as it pertains to the various shows. I am also responsible for the repair of the equipment and maintaining the organization of the warehouse where the equipment is stored. I also educate the new employees on the proper usage, maintenance, and safe application of the equipment.

2000 - 2005                     Woodbridge                                                 Ione, California

Entertainment Technician

§        As an Entertainment Technician for Woodbridge I am in charge of designing, implementing, and maintaining elements of various theme park shows. I am required to act as an international liaison for Theme parks where I educate each of their crews on the proper and safe operation of the new show elements.  I am in charge of organizing, set up, and budget planning for the show as it pertains to the new element. 

1994 - 2004                  Spectrum Lighting Concepts         Manhattan Beach, California

 Entertainment Technician

§        As an Entertainment Technician at Spectrum Lighting Concepts I have worked shows from theme parks to convention halls. I have worked on different element of the shows from rigging to designing and directing the crew.

1999 - 2004                   Medieval Times California                     Buena Park, California

Entertainment Pyrotechnician

§        As an Entertainment Pyrotechnician at Medieval Times California I am in charge of operating the effects for the show. I am also responsible for scheduling and training any crew on the safe and proper operation of the effects with the awareness of the close proximity to performers and animals.

1996 - 1998                      Los Angeles Opera                          Los Angeles, California

Associated Lighting Designer

§        As an Associated Lighting Designer at Los Angeles Opera I was in charge of recording and documenting the shows for archive. I also worked directly with the Lighting designer as liaison between the lighting designer and the union crew.

1993 - Present               Various Companies

Freelance Entertainment Technician

§        As a Freelance Entertainment Technician I have worked many different shows from concept to executions of the show. I have worked on all the element of the shows from rigging to designing and directing.

Education

1993 - 1997                 California Institute of Arts                            Valencia, California

Bachelor of Fine Arts

§        Technical Theatre / Technical Director / Management