Director of Production | Creative Director | Lighting Designer

Education and Certifications

University of Texas, Austin, TX • Master of Fine Arts

Theatre Design and Technology

Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Austin, TX • Certificate

Arts Management & Cultural Entrepreneurship

University of Evansville, Evansville, IN • Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude

Theatre Design and Technology. Minor in Psychology

Forklift Certification, Classes I, IV, V

MEWP Certification, Types 1 and 3, Groups A and B

Relevant Experience

World of Illumination, Phoenix, AZ • Creative Director                                                                                                                     03/2021 – Present

Serving as principal designer and operations supervisor for seven $1.2million+ themed holiday attractions across the United States while leading organizational efforts in company framework.

• Oversees design and production workflows, budgets, and calendars for nationally touring holiday attractions.
• Creates and maintains department and company budgets and annual forecasts.
• Manages health and safety within workplace and national sites.
• Coordinates staffing needs with national vendors, regional managers, and executive staff.
• Supports executive leadership in outward facing engagements as public speaker, negotiator, and pitch point person.
• Overhauled design and fabrication processes through incorporation of Vectorworks-based design protocols.
• Expanded network of designers, technicians, and support staff.

American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, CA • Associate, Design and Production                                               11/2019 – 06/2020

Assisted senior management in the production of large-scale theatrical productions at a $27 million arts organization.

• Supervised planning and implementation of technical elements for theatrical productions.
• Worked extensively with IATSE, AEA, and USA agreements and members.
• Proactively identified technical, legal, logistical, and communication issues in production development.
• Worked closely with various departments in developing new safe work protocols.

San Francisco Opera, San Francisco, CA • Assistant Designer                                                                                                     07/2019 – 12/2019

Aided in the development, execution, and maintenance of designs for the $74 million opera’s production department, aimed at promoting art and international opera for the San Francisco community.

• Generated all necessary technical documents for multiple repertory operas.
• Optimized operations in lighting department by improving documentation and design processes.
• Implemented new archival tools and database for historical production records.
• Watched performances to maintain artistic integrity.

University of Texas, Austin, TX • Production Manager, Designer                                                                                                08/2016 – 05/2019

Provided new and dynamic leadership in theatrical design and production for the largest university-based educational theatre and dance department in the United States.

• Promoted and activated new works by minority directors and designers, writers of color, indigenous performers, and underrepresented artists and communities.
• Reviewed and overhauled event resource management, reducing expenses by 15%.
• Developed new engagement and teaching opportunities for undergraduate student community.

The Barnstormers, Tamworth, NH • Lighting Director                                                                                                                    05/2015 – 08/2016

Joined one of America’s oldest summer theatre companies by designing lights, coordinating electrics, and providing mentorship to interns for repertory summer productions.

• Promoted community engagement through special events, talks, and new give-back initiatives.
• Supervised intern work and mentorship opportunities.
• Engaged leadership in promoting best and safe work practices.
• Developed new maintenance protocols for company equipment.
• Cultivated new vendor relationships, reducing overhead expenses by 5-10% per production.

• People & Resource Management
• Analytical Ability
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Organization
• Time Management
• Vectorworks
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Microsoft Office
• Google Suite
• Adobe Suite
• ArtsVision
• Propared