Alyssa Nickles
Lighting Technician
Covington,Kentucky
Summary
Dependable camera operator and lighting technician with a background working for Cirque Du Soleil. Skilled in adapting to high-pressure, quick-moving environments and proficient in rigging lights to a truss, installing fixtures, and running power. Experience in running a show track for an arena tour, quickly troubleshooting, and taking live cues. Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced setting while holding stamina. Actively looking for opportunities to continue growing and to bring my passion for lighting and live production to new creative projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lighting Technician (Cirque Du Soleil, Corteo)
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
05.2024 - Current
- Fly in lighting technician for Cirque Du Soleil's Arena touring show "Corteo"
- Set up, operate, and break down LX3 track for Corteo, monitoring all trackers on performers.
- Take direction and cues during live show quickly and efficiently to ensure a seamless transition.
- Pre set costumes with trackers and batteries for stage lights and match IO with tracking system. Quick trouble shooting if tracker was not picking up or problem arose during the show.
- Basic repair and maintenance with light fixtures. Understanding on how to diagnose and solve a problem.
- Basic understanding of electricity and power and willingness to learn more.
- Safely rig lighting equipment to truss, install stage floor lights, run power to light fixtures.
- Quickly and efficiently work and learn well under pressure with a time crunch, learned and ran a new lighting track for Corteo after 4 shows.
- Safely operate a Kvant 6.8 W laser and E- Stop for show cue.
- Safely assist in loading and unloading 21 equipment trucks.
- Quickly and efficiently setup, dismantle, and pack production equipment and props.
Stagehand
Local 5 Cincinnati Stage Employees
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances.
- Efficiently setup, dismantle, and pack production equipment.
- Gained experience in live event production.
- Loom and run cables.
- Work alongside a crew of 100+ stagehands.
- Rig lighting equipment onto truss and run power.
Videographer/Freelancer
Freelance
06.2019 - Current
- Managed comprehensive video projects from initial shoot to final editing.
- Applied color grading techniques to enhance visual storytelling.
- Engaged in creative post-production and editing, delivering compelling content.
- Proficient on the Blackmagic Pocket 4k.
- Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients for final cut.
Production Assistant
Harris Media
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in setup and teardown of equipment quickly, enhancing efficiency.
- Assisted in planning and execution of production process.
- Helped load and unload production equipment and trucks.
- Coordinated with crew to work efficiently and safely.
- Supported crew with various tasks as needed.
Stagehand/Video Editor
SpotOn Productions
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked on setup and teardown of pre and post production processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Gained experience in event production.
- Load and unload production equipment and trucks.
- Provided reliable support to the crew, ensuring efficient shoot operations.
- Contributed creative input to production planning and meeting deadlines.
- Managed multi-camera setups, enhancing video quality.
- Edited scripts and ran teleprompter.
Stagehand
Jessie Waits Media
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Load in and load out production equipment and pack trucks.
- Collaborated with crew during live events to help execute a successful show.
- Filmed and operated camera during live performances and assisted with checking audio levels.
- Installed stage lighting, ran cables and power, assisted in tear down and dismantling of all production equipment post show.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Media And Broadcasting
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky 09.2015 - 05.2020
Skills
Rigging lights to a truss
Wrangling cables
Running power/ knowledge of power cables
Ability to quickly learn and run a show track
Works well under pressure, highly motivated
Knowledge of audio/ video/ lighting equipment
Quickly and safely assist in load
Accomplishments
Arena Touring: Cirque Du Soleil "Corteo"
Chair Award Electronic Media and Broadcasting: NKU 2020
Blue Chip Media Award: Director of a 2019 short film
Timeline
Lighting Technician (Cirque Du Soleil, Corteo)
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
05.2024 - Current
Stagehand
Local 5 Cincinnati Stage Employees
09.2023 - Current
Production Assistant
Harris Media
02.2021 - 07.2021
Videographer/Freelancer
Freelance
06.2019 - Current
Stagehand/Video Editor
SpotOn Productions
05.2019 - 06.2020
Stagehand
Jessie Waits Media
04.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Media And Broadcasting
Northern Kentucky University
09.2015 - 05.2020
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