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Boyd Manuel

Summary

Seasoned Corporate Services team member with a demonstrated history of working in the customer service arena. Production crew technician concentrating in lighting and live performance. A fast learner skilled in leadership, creativity, and attention-to-detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Technician

Hughie's Event Production Services
03.2024 - Current
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment for private events and live productions.
  • Running electrical and data cabling for different types of modern lighting equipment.
  • Followed lighting design plan to select and hang fixtures.

Production Crew (Freelance)

Karamu House
12.2022 - Current
    • Followspot operator, lightboard operator for seasonal productions.
    • Collaborated with production teams to follow lighting plans, ensuring optimal visibility and ambiance for seasonal productions.

Freelance Technician

Vincent Lighting Systems
08.2022 - Current
  • Setup and Takedown of lighting equipment for live productions and private events.
  • Running electrical and data cabling for production lighting equipment.
  • Prepare lighting fixtures and equipment for transport to and from events.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.

Production Staff

City of Cleveland Heights, Cain Park Theater
07.2022 - Current
  • Followspot operator and lighting technician for summer theater productions.
  • Setup and Takedown of equipment for theater productions and live events.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Corporate Services, Valet

The Sherwin-Williams Company
01.2006 - Current
  • Provide exceptional level of professionalism and customer service to executives, employees, tenants, and guests.
  • Responsible for parking over 1,000 cars monthly, valuing over $50K.
  • Managed high-volume situations during peak hours by prioritizing tasks and working closely with colleagues to maintain efficiency.
  • Clerical office duties - answering and directing phone calls/computer data entry.
  • Built positive customer rapport for courteous, friendly and professional service.
  • Coordinated with security team to report any suspicious events and issues around parking facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations/Corporate Communications

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, Ohio
06.2017

Associate of Arts -

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2010

Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows Operating Systems
  • General knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and InDesign CC
  • Knowledge of DMX512 protocol and best practices
  • General knowledge of ETC Eos and Pathway Connectivity consoles
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Volunteer Experience

Garfield Memorial Church-Tech Team, January 2015 - Present

  • Lighting technician/designer for weekly Sunday services and special events; Backup live audio mixer.

City of Shaker Heights, Thornton Park, April 2022 - Present

  • Followspot operator for their annual spring ice show.

Affiliations

  • USITT Member since 2021

Timeline

Lighting Technician

Hughie's Event Production Services
03.2024 - Current

Production Crew (Freelance)

Karamu House
12.2022 - Current

Freelance Technician

Vincent Lighting Systems
08.2022 - Current

Production Staff

City of Cleveland Heights, Cain Park Theater
07.2022 - Current

Corporate Services, Valet

The Sherwin-Williams Company
01.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations/Corporate Communications

Ursuline College

Associate of Arts -

Cuyahoga Community College
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