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Alex Downing

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dynamic, energetic, and detail oriented Mobile Lighting Technician with Musco Lighting, adept in heavy/large machinery operation and lighting installation. Proven ability to optimize performance in diverse environments, ensuring safety and quality. Excellent communication and project management skills, adept at collaborating with high-profile clients and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Lighting Technician

Musco Lighting
07.2024 - Current
  • Safely operated commercial motor vehicles nation-wide
  • Operated mobile cranes to set lighting structures
  • Traveled consistently across the country working effectively with clients and partners from all walks of life
  • Worked with high profile clients ie. NFL, MLB, X Games
  • Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
  • Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery ie. Telehandlers

TAB Technician

Systems Management
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Optimized performance in environmental systems using TAB instruments, sensors, and monitors to verify temps, airflow, and other characteristics within the system
  • Worked in a variety of spaces throughout the midwest, including, hospitals, operating rooms, schools, industrial environments, lab spaces, and data centers
  • Composed detailed and articulate project reports
  • Consulted with clients and other contractors to trace malfunctions, and addressing them properly with the appropriate parties
  • Analyzed mechanical drawings and manufacturer's design specifications to ensure proper configuration, layout, and installation

Machining Specialist

Vermeer
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operated CNC lathes and saws in a manufacturing machine shop
  • Operated 135T, 175T, 350T, and 650T press brakes to safely fabricate metal parts for further manufacturing
  • Updated and adjusted CNC programs as needed
  • Followed +/- 1 degree tolerances on all bends unless otherwise stated in machining prints
  • Attended training programs
  • Followed all company policies to ensure quality work

TAB Technician

SystemWorks
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Optimized performance by balancing HVAC systems and calibrating BAS controls for dozens of clients including but not limited to Facebook/Meta and Wells Fargo
  • Worked in environments ranging from data centers to hospitals across the midwest and southwest

Education

High School Diploma -

Pella Community High School
Pella, IA
12.2017

Skills

  • Class A CDL
  • Analytical testing and balancing of environmental systems
  • Mobile crane operation
  • Lighting installation and theory
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Detailed report composition
  • Fluent in various BAS control platforms ie Johnson, Trane, et
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
  • Project management and coordination
  • Excellent communication and acute attention to detail

Interests

  • Motorcycling
  • History
  • Travel
  • Conservation
  • Literature

Timeline

Mobile Lighting Technician

Musco Lighting
07.2024 - Current

TAB Technician

Systems Management
08.2023 - 06.2024

Machining Specialist

Vermeer
06.2022 - 07.2023

TAB Technician

SystemWorks
12.2020 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Pella Community High School