Bakari Speights
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Safety-focused live entertainment technician with hands-on experience supporting theatrical productions, live shows, special events, and complex entertainment environments. Skilled in scenic construction, carpentry, props, rigging, lighting, audio, and equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Experienced in executing show cue tracks and keeping performance-critical equipment operational under time-sensitive conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter, Props, Puppets & Illusions Technician
Wynn Resorts
Las Vegas, NV
08.2022 - Current
- Support the safe and consistent operation of show equipment, props, scenic elements, puppets, and illusions used in rehearsals, live performances, and special events.
- Install, assemble, maintain, modify, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair complex scenic elements, props, puppets, illusions, and related production equipment.
- Perform hands-on carpentry, fabrication, mechanical assembly, hardware installation, and scenic repairs to keep show elements performance-ready.
- Execute department cue tracks during rehearsals, performances, and special events, requiring precise timing, communication, concentration, and knowledge of show operations.
- Conduct inspections and assist with preventative maintenance programs designed to identify equipment issues before they affect performers, or production.
- Respond to unexpected equipment failures, scenic problems, performer needs, and backstage incidents in a fast-paced live entertainment environment.
- Assist with artist rescues and emergency response situations when performers or show personnel require immediate assistance.
- Work alongside and assist in-house medical staff during situations involving artists and show personnel, helping maintain a safe environment, and providing operational support until the appropriate medical response is completed.
- Developed familiarity with emergency medical response equipment, including splints, backboards, and other equipment utilized by in-house medical personnel.
- Assist qualified medical personnel during emergency situations with movement, positioning, access, equipment, and scene support, as directed.
- Maintain awareness of backstage emergency routes, equipment locations, performer traffic, potential hazards, and conditions that could affect safe show operations.
- Identify and report potential hazards, equipment defects, and unsafe conditions before they develop into larger production or safety issues.
- Assist with maintaining safe, clean, organized, and professional onstage and backstage areas.
- Provide technical and operational assistance to other departments as needed during rehearsals, performances, maintenance periods, and special events.
- Work closely with department leadership and other production personnel to complete projects, repairs, installations, and show-related assignments.
- Maintain a professional and safety-focused environment while working around performers, production crews, specialized equipment, moving scenic elements, and live-show conditions.
- Follow company and departmental safety policies, and OSHA requirements at all times.
- Adapt quickly to changing show requirements, last-minute production needs, emergency situations, and equipment problems.
- Demonstrate strong judgment, communication, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving ability while working in a high-pressure entertainment environment.
Technical Production Technician / Field Technician
Fuse Technical Group
Las Vegas, NV
11.2024 - Current
- Assist in the deployment and integration of multimedia, staging, lighting, video, and other technical production equipment.
- Perform equipment setup, assembly, positioning, cabling, testing, inspection, and breakdown according to project and production requirements.
- Troubleshoot technical and mechanical issues during installation, rehearsals, live events, and strike operations to ensure reliable system performance.
- Assist with signal and cable management, equipment connections, hardware installation, and organizing technical infrastructure.
- Work with production teams to safely and efficiently complete load-ins, installations, show calls, changeovers, and load-outs.
- Read and follow technical drawings, equipment layouts, installation plans, work instructions, and production documentation.
- Assist with the installation and maintenance of permanent and temporary technical systems in entertainment and event environments.
- Inspect equipment, identify potential problems, and communicate technical or safety concerns to supervisors and project leadership.
- Use hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, lifting equipment, and other technical tools required for installation and production work.
- Assist with equipment testing and system preparation before rehearsals and live events.
- Maintain organized equipment, work areas, cable runs, hardware, tools, and production materials throughout projects.
- Coordinate with technicians, engineers, production personnel, and other departments to complete assignments within demanding production schedules.
- Respond to changing production requirements, last-minute technical needs, equipment issues, and time-sensitive project demands.
- Support traveling productions and off-site installations as needed, adapting to different venues, equipment packages, and production environments.
- Apply strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and live-entertainment experience to support successful technical installations and productions.
Lighting & Technical Production Technician
Volt Lites
Las Vegas, NV
12.2025 - Current
- Support preparation, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of professional entertainment lighting, and production equipment.
- Prepare lighting fixtures, rigging hardware, cabling, accessories, tools, and production equipment for concerts, live events, touring productions, Las Vegas residencies, and special events.
- Perform load-ins, equipment installation, rigging, fixture focusing, testing, show operations, changeovers, and load-outs.
- Install, position, connect, inspect, and troubleshoot lighting fixtures, and production equipment.
- Assist with the deployment of lighting, rigging, audio, video, and control systems for concerts, festivals, arena events, corporate productions, and Las Vegas shows.
- Perform equipment inspections and functional testing to identify damaged, defective, or improperly operating equipment.
- Troubleshoot cabling, connections, hardware, mechanical components, and equipment issues during preparation, rehearsals, and live events.
- Assist with rigging operations, equipment positioning, fixture installation, and safe handling of production equipment.
- Maintain organized inventories of lighting fixtures, cables, rigging hardware, tools, and production equipment.
- Perform equipment cleaning, maintenance, repair, and return-to-stock procedures following production.
- Collaborate with lighting designers, programmers, engineers, electricians, stagehands, technicians, and event personnel.
- Support pre-production and technical preparation to ensure equipment and resources are show-ready.
- Respond to equipment failures, change requests, and technical needs during live performances.
- Safely transport, stage, and position heavy and specialized entertainment equipment.
- Identify and communicate equipment defects, technical issues, and safety hazards to supervisors and production leadership.
- Adapt to tight schedules, changing production requirements, and last-minute technical needs.
Stagehand
James Thomas Productions
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Set up, operate, maintain, and dismantle lighting, audio, recording, staging, and other production equipment for live events and productions.
- Install, position, connect, and prepare production equipment according to event and show requirements.
- Troubleshoot audio, lighting, recording, and production equipment to support reliable event operations.
- Assist with stage construction, set installation, equipment placement, production setup, and event breakdown.
- Load, unload, transport, position, organize, and prepare production equipment for shows and filming.
- Inspect equipment and work areas for potential safety hazards, and communicate issues to production leadership.
- Assist production teams with time-sensitive setup, operational changes, and last-minute production requirements.
- Work collaboratively with multiple departments to complete production assignments safely and efficiently.
- Maintain organized equipment areas, and assist with inventory and preparation of production resources.
Stagehand
Labor Plus Solutions
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Install and remove stage rigging systems, lighting equipment, audio equipment, speakers, curtains, special effects equipment, and other theatrical production systems.
- Assist with set construction, scenic painting, props, lighting, audio, and general stage operations.
- Prepare rehearsal and performance spaces by positioning scenery, furniture, props, equipment, and other stage elements.
- Move and position production equipment, scenery, props, and materials between storage, rehearsal, and performance areas.
- Assist with stage preparation, and remain available during performances to respond to equipment failures and technical issues.
- Follow established safety procedures while working around performers, crew members, audiences, rigging systems, and production equipment.
- Support changing production requirements while working in physically demanding, and time-sensitive environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Henderson, NV06-2015
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
- Effective problem solver in high-pressure environments
- Safety-focused, with strong hazard awareness
- Dependable, adaptable, and physically capable
- Strong attention to detail and show critical timing
- Experienced working around performers and high-value equipment
- Effective communicator and team member
- Comfortable responding to emergencies, and changing production conditions
- Able to support multiple departments, and assume additional responsibilities
- Experienced working in fast-paced, physically demanding entertainment environments
Technical Skills
Entertainment & Production:
Live Show Operations, Stage Operations, Production Equipment, Lighting Equipment, Audio Systems, Recording Equipment, Cue Tracks, Props, Puppets, Illusions, Scenic Elements, Special Effects
Carpentry & Construction:
Carpentry, Scenic Construction, Set Construction, Structural Assembly, Fabrication, Mechanical Assembly, Hardware Installation, Conduit Installation, Pipe Installation, Demolition, Drywall, Flooring, Repairs
Rigging & Equipment:
Stage Rigging, Ground Rigging, Winching, Equipment Installation, Equipment Inspection, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Troubleshooting, Cable Management, Cable Termination, Equipment Testing, Mechanical Systems
Technical Production:
Load-In, Load-Out, Changeovers, Equipment Deployment, Signal Management, Cable Management, Technical Drawings, Equipment Layouts, Installation Plans, System Testing, Production Documentation
Timeline
Lighting & Technical Production Technician
Volt Lites
12.2025 - Current
Technical Production Technician / Field Technician
Fuse Technical Group
11.2024 - Current
Carpenter, Props, Puppets & Illusions Technician
Wynn Resorts
08.2022 - Current
Stagehand
Labor Plus Solutions
07.2022 - 08.2022
Stagehand
James Thomas Productions
04.2022 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School