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Avalon Cole

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, NY
06-2019

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
Avalon Cole