Benjamin Prather
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Summary
Theatre carpenter and audio technician with a proven track record at Northeast Alabama Community College. Regularly utilizing problem-solving and attention to detail, I excelled in constructing custom set pieces and operating advanced sound systems. Fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring top-notch technical support during live productions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2019 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Coordinated, maintained and operated Behringer and Yamaha sound systems.
- Assisted in the construction of custom set pieces, contributing to visually stunning stage designs.
- Contributed to successful productions by providing timely technical support during live shows.
- Diagnosed and resolved communication hardware and software issues.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and executing carpentry tasks according to specifications.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices, and comply with protocols and regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2025
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2025
Associate of Science - Business
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Section High School
Section, AL05-2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Framing construction
- Hand and power tools
- Measuring and cutting
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools proficiency
- Tool maintenance
- Woodworking techniques
- Basic electrical
- Mathematic calculations
Production History
Northeast Alabama Community College
- Spring 2025, James and the Giant Peach - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Fall 2024, The Mountain Song - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Spring 2024, Anastasia - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Fall 2023, She Kills Monsters - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Spring 2023, Matilda - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Fall 2022, The Lightning Thief - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Summer 2022, Zoo Story - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Spring 2022, Godspell - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
- Fall 2021, Puffs - Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
Accomplishments
- Second Place in the 2025 Alabama Senior Beta Convention Mathematics
- 2024 Alabama State Math Contest Division Three- Comprehensive Champion
- First Place in the 2024 Jackson County Comprehensive Math Tournament
- 2023 Alabama State Math Contest Division Three- Algebra II Champion
- First Place in the 2023 Jackson County Algebra II Math Tournament
- First Place in the 2022 Jackson County Geometry Math Tournament
Timeline
Theatre Carpenter and Audio Technician
Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Theatre
Northeast Alabama Community College
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Northeast Alabama Community College
Associate of Science - Business
Northeast Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Section High School
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