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ALEX HILL
www.sites.google.com/site/alexhilltd/● Telephone: (214) 766-6904 ● E-mail: alexhill06@gmail.com
Energetic and dynamic professional, eager to contribute creative, technical, and project management talents toward achieving the employer’s objectives.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
· Resourceful, deadline-focused, and self-motivated with a polished blend of time management, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills.
· Highly skilled in scenic construction techniques using wood, metal, plastic and soft goods.
· Highly skilled in programming and operating lighting and sound equipment
· Skilled in using a wide range of Mac and Windows based sound, lighting, and design programs including:
ü VectorWorks
ü Adobe Photoshop
ü Adobe Premier
ü Adobe After Effects
ü Final Cut
ü SMAART
ü Q-Lab
ü Strand Light Palette
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Playhouse at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO, May 23, 2016 to June 26, 2016
Technical Director
Supervise technical aspects of Summer musical and the construction of the scenic aspects of the production
Oversee the work of the carpenter, painter, lighting designer and audio engineer
Coordinate and collaborate with other senior members of the Western Playhouse crew
Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Natick, MA, June 19, 2013 to July 29, 2013
Stage Carpenter
Assist master carpenter in building six shows during summer theatre program
Serve as stage crew on the fly rail and follow spot as needed
Freeman A/V, Dallas, TX, June 2013 to Present
Part Time Lighting Specialist
Lighting assistant for Event setup and load out for meetings and large corporate events
Build truss, hang and focus lighting instruments, program lighting console
Troubleshoot and determine most effective way to use the venue in order to satisfy clients needs
Kitchen Dog Theater, Dallas, TX, December 2010 to Present
Technical Director/Artistic Company Member
Serve as Technical Director on one to two shows per season
Manage and organize all technical aspects of the production process including materials acquisition, scenic construction, load-in, rigging, audio/visual installation, set maintenance, and strike.
Coordinate with production and stage management on budgets, schedules, build priorities, space usage, and safety issues.
Train volunteers and personnel on shop safety, tool use, and construction methods.
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, 2008 to Present
Technical Director
Responsible for day to day operations and maintenance of scene shop, A/V equipment and lighting instruments in multiple venues.
Oversee all technical aspects of main stage productions, dance performances and concerts each school year.
Serve as Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Carpenter, and Stage Manager as needed.
Coordinate with Event Office and Performers/Artists to determine technical needs for performances in multiple venues throughout the school year
Supervise and train student assistants in all areas of theatre production including technical support as well as front of house.
UPS, Dallas, TX, 2004 to 2008
Supervisor
Motivate, manage and direct 15 employees in unloading package trailers for further processing; consistently emphasize team cohesiveness and productivity in a unionized environment.
Trained and oriented new hires and enforced adherence to safety procedures.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Performance, University of Texas at Dallas, 2007
Graduated with honors and a 3.5 GPA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
USITT Conference Committee, March 2015
Troubleshooter