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Benjamin Demerchant

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Dynamic and motivated stagehand with 10+ years of experience in concerts and live event productions, including extensive work at 4Wall Entertainment Inc. Skilled in lighting design, video engineering, special effects, and stage arrangement, with a proven ability to lead crews, manage technical setups, and deliver seamless, high-quality productions. Known for strong collaboration with clients and media professionals, multitasking effectively in fast-paced environments, and consistently enhancing overall production quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Stagehand

4Wall Entertainment Inc.
01.2025 - Current
  • Set up, calibrated, and maintained lighting, video, audio, and recording equipment for live events.
  • Led and supported crews of varying sizes to deploy safe, efficient, and customized production solutions.
  • Assisted with technical effects, stage construction, and full event setup and tear-down.
  • Collaborated with design teams on fixture profiles, cues, color, and visual elements.
  • Prepared and maintained light plots, channel hookups, schedules, and focus charts.
  • Monitored and managed video infrastructure, ensuring performance, uptime, and quality standards.
  • Recorded live shows and managed AV distribution for presentations and productions.
  • Identified and addressed potential safety issues to protect crew and audience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, design staff, and media professionals.

Stragehand

Event Assist
01.2017 - Current
  • Stored, transported, and staged set pieces and technical equipment to support daily performances.
  • Coordinated with stage technicians to install and calibrate lighting, microphones, and recording systems.
  • Served as on-site crew lead, directing labor distribution and ensuring efficient task execution.
  • Acted as primary client liaison during events, facilitating clear communication and smooth operations.

Stagehand

Monumental Entertainment
01.2014 - Current

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA

Software Engineering

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Special effects
  • Video engineering
  • Lighting engineering
  • On site crew management
  • Technical proficiency
  • Set lighting
  • Lighting designVid
  • Event Video
  • Video record/streaming

Timeline

Stagehand

4Wall Entertainment Inc.
01.2025 - Current

Stragehand

Event Assist
01.2017 - Current

Stagehand

Monumental Entertainment
01.2014 - Current

Associate of Science - General Studies

Germanna Community College

Software Engineering

Western Governors University

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