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Skills and Training

Advanced Carpentry

General Metalworking

MIG Welding

Pneumatic tools experience

Water Jet Cutting

Creative Conners Experience

Spike Mark 4 Proficiency

AutoCAD 2D/3D Experience

Counterweight Rigging

Chain Motors Experience

Genie Trained

Structures Training

OSHA 10 Certified

Hazwopper 24 Certified

CPR/First Aid Certified

Excel Spreadsheets

Canva Experience

Adobe Acrobat

Universal Design Practices

Team Mangment

Adaptability and Flexibility

Complex Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Technical Writing

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Public Speaking

Valid Drivers License

Retired IL State EMT Certification

COVID-19 Vaccinated

Projects

Technical Director - Circus Circus

Managed a production with a large flying tent in a space with limited grid space to
share between departments. Designed and managed multiple pulley systems, an
automated tent and several pneumatic kabuki drops. Also managed drafting and
plating of units, budgeting and calendaring.

Assistant Technical Director - Wild Party

Assisted the production of the show working directly with the TD to ensure a smooth process. Assisted in managing leadership, drafting set components, carpentry, and organization/management.

Purdue Stage Machine Design Competition Winner

Was a part of a four-person team that designed a machine based off of the prompt
of “Guess who”. Designed to lift a panel with a specfic amount of force. Our group won
Overall Design and Proposal.

Head Carpenter - The Royale

Helped construct several automated scenic units including a boxing ring, traveling walls, windows, and a bell unit. Assisted in set p and reeving of several Creative Connors motors and winches. Coordinates and problem solved for automation and rigging during the production run.

Automation Operator - Illinois High School

Assisted in setting up an automation demonstration. Ran Spike Mark 4 for the duration of the festival and assisted in answering student questions.

Head Carpenter - Revolutionist

Constructed several platform units, assisted in load-in, and remained present during the show run to troubleshoot scenic problems.

Carpenter - Sweat

Assisted in the build of a large custom bar unit as well as other smaller elements.