Ashley Kirkland
Summary
Steadfast, solid work ethic with many years of experience. A proactive thinker with verified strengths in creative problem solving. Driven attentive with decisive leadership. Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Services/Engineering Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort Hotels
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced event experiences by implementing creative and innovative event services strategies.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality event services.
- Coordinated seamless events by effectively managing all aspects of event planning, execution, and followup.
- Streamlined event processes, reducing setup time and increasing efficiency for staff and clients.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
LEAD TECHNICIAN
Plum Precision
05.2019 - Current
- Setting and enforcing safe- use guidelines for equipment.
- Facebook creators, Netflix's, Hulu, FYSEE, Disney EXPO, Adobe MAX, Audi and Toyota.
- Setting up Audio and lighting equipment.
- Running the equipment.
Independent Contractor- Stage Technician
El Monte High School District
10.2018 - Current
- Set-up equipment for touring acts.
- Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests.
- lighting, Audio setup and control.
- Advising production managers, Directors and designers on feasibility, cost and equipment capabilities.
EVENT LEAD TEAM MEMBER
Waveform Event Entertainment & Lighting
06.2013 - Current
- Setting and enforcing safe-use guidelines for equipment
- Coached junior team members to develop their skills and advance within the company.
- Set up equipment for each events.
- Supervised technical team during the event.
- Managed quality communication and service representation for each client.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships.
- Lighting, Sound, LED Walls, DJ for wedding and corporate events.
LIGHTING & SOUND DESIGNER. STAGE MANAGER
Centre Stage Inc.
02.2009 - 12.2023
- Lighting/ Audio designer
- Moving sets and scenery during performances.
- Maintaining theater machinery, cleaning stages.
- Installing Lights
- Solving technical issues, assisting actors and directors.
- Collaborating with the technical team.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - STAGE TECHNICIAN
Monrovia Unified School District
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring clear communication of project scope and expectations for both parties.
SPLICER / INSTALLATION
Valley Splicing
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted in the development of preventative maintenance strategies aimed at reducing potential future outages or disruptions.
- Participated in extensive training sessions to advance skills in areas like aerial lift operations or confined space entry.
- Fed materials into [Type] splicing machine, tended to operations and troubleshot problems.
- Worked on-site to install, splice and terminate [Type] cables.
- Inspected completed work to identify faults and check conformance with specifications.
- Maintained high productivity by keeping supplies organized and handling problems such as jams.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AUDIO / TECHNICIAN
Pro AV
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained up-to-dates knowledge of company policies regarding payment, returns and exchanges.
- Routinely performing (or Delegating) preventative maintenances on equipment.
- Organized weekly sales reports for the sales department to track product success.
- Manages quality communication, customer support & representation for each client.
- Promptly responded to general inquiries from members, staff, and clients via emails & Phone.
EVENT LEAD TEAM LEADER
Infinity / Honored Occasions Entertainment & Lighting
02.2013 - 03.2020
- Purchasing new equipment and replacing failing equipment as needed.
- Lead event team member.
- Managed quality communication and service representation for each client.
- Developed high amicable client relationships.
- Lighting, sound DJing for wedding and corporate events.
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SALES MANAGER - PART TIME
Auto Zone
08.2012 - 01.2020
- Trained all sales staff for new store locations.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Resolved customer complaints by exchanging merchandise, refunding money and adjusting bills.
QC/OUTBOUND / INVENTORY
VER Equipment Rental
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
- Repaired damaged equipment.
- Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles.
- Selected productsfor specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received.
- Banded, wrapped , packaged and cleaned equipment.
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Charter Oak School District
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Lighting Design and setting Lighting plots.
- Audio Equipment set up.
- Set Designer & Builder
- Schedule crews for each tech and performances dates.
CREW MEMBER
Citrus College
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Moving Sets and scenery during performances.
- Maintaining theater machinery, cleaning stages, installing lights.
- Solving technical issues, assisting actors and directors.
- Collaborating with the technical team.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Theater Design And Stagecraft
CITRUS COLLEGE
Glendora, CaliforniaHigh School Diploma -
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Lincoln, Montana05.2003
Skills
- Collaborative nature
- Creative spirit
- Organized
- Time management
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Motivated
- Clear communication
- Audiovisual equipment knowledge
- Event Planning Expertise
- Event Evaluation
- Business Growth
- Vendor Sourcing
- Special events planning
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Workflow Management
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
Certification
- Crestron
Software
- Vectors Works
- Google Sketch Up
- Q-Lab
- Dante
- Q-Sys
- Crestron
Lighting Console / Audio Boards
- ETC Consoles
- Martin
- Hog
- Grand MA
- Chamsys
- Yamaha
- Mackie
- Allen & Heath
- DiGiCo
- Behringer
- Midas
Timeline
Event Services/Engineering Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort Hotels
01.2023 - Current
SPLICER / INSTALLATION
Valley Splicing
01.2021 - 03.2023
LEAD TECHNICIAN
Plum Precision
05.2019 - Current
Independent Contractor- Stage Technician
El Monte High School District
10.2018 - Current
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - STAGE TECHNICIAN
Monrovia Unified School District
07.2018 - 06.2023
QC/OUTBOUND / INVENTORY
VER Equipment Rental
10.2016 - 09.2018
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Charter Oak School District
04.2016 - 11.2017
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AUDIO / TECHNICIAN
Pro AV
08.2015 - 03.2020
EVENT LEAD TEAM MEMBER
Waveform Event Entertainment & Lighting
06.2013 - Current
EVENT LEAD TEAM LEADER
Infinity / Honored Occasions Entertainment & Lighting
02.2013 - 03.2020
SALES MANAGER - PART TIME
Auto Zone
08.2012 - 01.2020
LIGHTING & SOUND DESIGNER. STAGE MANAGER
Centre Stage Inc.
02.2009 - 12.2023
CREW MEMBER
Citrus College
02.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Fullerton College
Some College (No Degree) - Theater Design And Stagecraft
CITRUS COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL