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Education
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References
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Brianne Tanner

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Passionate and organized technical theater professional with 5+ years of experience working in numerous departments of live event production. Strong problem-solving, and communication abilities allowing for successful project management. An emphasis on theater safety and attention to detail with all production aspects. Extensive experience operating lights, sound and projection equipment in various theatre facilities. Open-minded and committed to elevating the collaborative learning processes of students in an inclusive and safe environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Technical Director

Bardavon Opera House
07.2021 - Current
  • Coordinating with a team, supervising/conducting crew, and maximizing efficiency of completing show related tasks in a time-sensitive manner and with high standards
  • Operating equipment, including, but not limited to, lighting and sound consoles, and interfacing systems and software
  • Setting up and breaking down stage sets for a variety of live performances (lights, sound, rigging, staging, etc.)

Assistant to the Media Director

Changepoint Church
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated, trained, and supervised a technical team of 5+ to put on productions ranging from worship service to high end awards shows to performing arts recitals and showcases
  • Documented instructions for all media systems and trained staff in each system, including projection equipment and associated software, lighting, sound, video switchboard and camera equipment
  • Managed logistics for a variety of clientele seeking to rent the space, documenting their requests pertaining to the event taking place and communicating how the space could effectively serve them

Special Needs Home Care Specialist

Unlimited Care Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Cared for person with special needs which included but was not limited to brushing their teeth, ensuring they eat, preparing food, etc.
  • Ensured a strict schedule was kept; as a lack of routine could cause the client discomfort, resulting in behavioral changes
  • Carried out basic home care and cleaning responsibilities such as loading wood stove, making sure lights are off and house is locked when leaving, and disinfecting/cleaning used surfaces

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies: Film & TV Production, Music Minor

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • ETC & GrandMA Lighting Technician
  • General Audio, Video, and Rigging knowledge
  • Proficient in Avid Software (Pro Tools, Media Composer)
  • Proficient in Adobe Software (Audition, Premiere, Photoshop)
  • CPR, AED, Naloxone/NARCAN Training (previously certified)
  • Social Networking

References

Tom Rosato

Technical Director of the Bardavon Opera House

Supervisor and Former Adjunct Lecturer of Audio Production at Marist 

tom@zenamastering.com  

845-594-7029


Jacques Battel 

Owner of ENS Professional Media LLC 

Former Supervisor at Changepoint Church 

jacquesbattel@gmail.com 

845-240-9174


Daniel Torelli 

Professional Videographer and Content Creator

Former Colleague at Changepoint 

Adopted me for Independent Freelance Projects 

dantorellivideo@gmail.com

Work Samples

Recorded Work Samples

  • 40 Under 40 Mover & Shaker Awards by Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce

Lighting Programmer and Operator - Annual awards ceremony at Changepoint Theatre

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XxGFzt_aejUwcoShg_vBF4pCtHEOJFO4/view?usp=drive_link (Start of live event scrub to 40:20)

  • Ballet Arts Annual Dance Recital

Lighting programmer, lighting operator, and backstage technician - Public shows following tech week take place at the Bardavon annually

https://fb.watch/qnSvSDBHvM/

  • Chris Ruggiero - Silly Love Songs

Set stage and audio, lighting programming to client's requests and lighting operator - Public event at Changepoint Theatre

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaY4BGHYg5Y

My Involvement in a Few Theatrical Pieces

  • Tongues and Savage Love - Headlining Estelle Parsons, David Strathairn, and Jack DeJohnette

Lighting programmer and operator, and backstage technician - Public shows following tech week took place at Woodstock Playhouse

https://www.bardavon.org/show/tongues-savage-love-by-sam-shepard-joseph-chaikin/

  • Effects of Gravity - Headlining David Gonzalez, Alvaro Domene, and Luke Keller

Lighting and backstage technician - Tech week and debut took place at the Bardavon

https://effectsofgravity.org/

  • Through the Fire - Headlining Victor Almanzar

Lighting designer - Public shows following tech week took place at Ulster Performing Arts Center

https://www.bardavon.org/show/through-the-fire/

Timeline

Assistant Technical Director

Bardavon Opera House
07.2021 - Current

Assistant to the Media Director

Changepoint Church
06.2020 - 07.2023

Special Needs Home Care Specialist

Unlimited Care Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies: Film & TV Production, Music Minor

Marist College

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