Avalon Cole
New York,NY
Summary
Detailed Lighting Technician with expertise in lighting design and electrical wiring techniques. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Experienced in developing creative vision for lighting, preparing design documents and overseeing installation. Smooth collaborator when communicating with various theater industry professionals to complete quality work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer
Freelance LD
New York, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared lighting plot and instrument sheet to illustrate instruments, dimmers, circuits and focus areas.
- Met with Production teams to ascertain vision, budget and specific needs.
- Delivered lighting concept presentations to clients by providing visuals and explaining plan details.
- Established light levels, cue fade times and other cues by programming into light board.
- Developed complex lighting designs that incorporated color, texture, pattern, and movement to enhance the visual impact of a production.
Theatrical Electrician
Freelance Electrician
Manhattan, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed cables, data cables and accessories necessary for lighting units.
- Interpreted light plots and technical drawings to correctly hang rigging and lighting units.
- Experienced with conventional, LED and moving light fixtures.
- Familiar and comfortable with proper safety standards with ladders.
- Focused lights quickly with lighting designers.
Lighting Programmer / Light Board Operator
Show town
Manhattan, New York
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Created custom cues and sequences to meet the needs of clients.
- Configured, programmed, tested, and troubleshot automated lighting systems.
- Developed unique programming techniques to create dynamic effects.
- Monitored live shows to ensure proper operation of lighting equipment.
- Utilized industry standard software such as ETC EOS.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY06-2019
Skills
- Fixture Installation
- Power and Data Cable Connection
- Theater Rigging
- Lighting Design
- ETC ION Programming
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Focusing
Locations
- Recent work includes at The Apollo, Baryshnikov Arts, Manhattan School of Music, Frost Productions, Theater 555, Second Stage, Theater Row, Arbor Fish Building, and Theater for a New Audience.
Timeline
Lighting Programmer / Light Board Operator
Show town
04.2024 - 05.2024
Lighting Designer
Freelance LD
08.2022 - Current
Theatrical Electrician
Freelance Electrician
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Marymount Manhattan College