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Bryce Moon

Summary

Deadline-driven designer with 6 years of experience bringing theatrical designs to life. Driven to maintain time and budget requirements while completing projects consistent with intended direction and creative vision. Personable communicator with expertise in collaborating with teammates. With over 2 years of retail and customers service experience and skill for upholding and maintaining a quality work ethic and company standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Scenic Designer/Paint lead/Technical Director

Wayward Artists Theater Group
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands.
  • Used Vectorworks to create computer-generated three-dimensional visuals for effective presentation.

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
07.2013 - Current
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.

Project manager, painter, draftsman, and stage hand

McNally Enterprises
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with clients to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.

Sales Associate

Crate And Barrel
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Retail Store Associate

Blick Art Materials
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.

Sales Associate

World Market Cost Plus
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Scenic Designer

Windward School
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.

Lighting Technician

California State University Fullerton
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in cat walks and motorized fly house.
  • Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps.

Co-Projections Designer

California State University Fullerton
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, Mad Mapper, and Vectorworks to create high-quality graphics, illustrations and layouts.
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring Director's visions to fruition.
  • Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations and safety for rigging.

Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
  • Devised strategic approaches for highlighting important focal points in the script for evocative moments.

Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.

Assistant Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated on designs to account for specific factors outlined in the script and directors vision.
  • Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief all departments on progress.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Assistant Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
09.2016 - 10.2016
  • Create or source set dressing and additional decor.
  • Work along side designer to place set elements and construct scale model.

Technical Director

California State University Fullerton
11.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.

Booth Designer

Santa Fe Christian Schools
04.2015 - 05.2015
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style.
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.

Scenic Designer

Santa Fe Christian Schools, Del Mar
03.2015 - 04.2015
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials.


Lighting Designer

Daybreak Church
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
  • Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects and movement for cues.
  • Took precise measurements of space to determine available power capacity.
  • Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.

Education

BA in Theater Arts (emphasis scenic design and painting) -

California State University Fullerton

Skills

  • Vectorworks ( Proficient 2D and 3D drafting)
  • Rigging/focusing/maintaining lighting instruments
  • Rigging, building, and ballasting truss structures and scenery
  • Projector setup, mapping, and maintenance
  • Theatrical scenic painting and dressing (mixing colors, priming, aging, faux finishing and texturing)
  • Set decorating and visual storytelling through props and dressings
  • Foam carving (hot knife/wire and saws)
  • Scenic carpentry (Flats, platforms, framing, reading drawings)
  • Finish carpentry
  • Mac and Windows (Proficient)
  • Adobe Photoshop (Proficient)
  • Adobe Illustrator (Proficient)
  • Sketchup
  • PowerPoint/Google slides (Proficient)
  • 3D printing FDM (PLA material)
  • Laser cutter programming
  • CNC router programming
  • Bucket lift experience
  • Box truck, cargo van, and stake bed driving experience
  • Soldering (gun and torch)
  • Mig welding
  • Scale model making (Theater 1/4" scenic and train scales)
  • QLab (Basic)
  • ProTools (Basic)
  • Acetylene torch soldering and silver smithing
  • Sewing (machine and hand)
  • Comfortable at heights
  • Clear communication skills
  • Attentive/observant to detail and quality
  • A passion for creating and build immersive and believable environments
  • Prop Selection
  • Set Design
  • Team Collaborations
  • Managing Projects

References

References available by request.

Timeline

Scenic Designer/Paint lead/Technical Director

Wayward Artists Theater Group
10.2023 - 11.2023

Project manager, painter, draftsman, and stage hand

McNally Enterprises
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sales Associate

Crate And Barrel
06.2021 - 01.2022

Retail Store Associate

Blick Art Materials
01.2020 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

World Market Cost Plus
10.2019 - 01.2020

Scenic Designer

Windward School
08.2019 - 10.2019

Co-Projections Designer

California State University Fullerton
10.2018 - 11.2018

Lighting Technician

California State University Fullerton
07.2018 - 05.2019

Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
04.2018 - 05.2018

Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
03.2017 - 04.2017

Assistant Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
03.2017 - 04.2017

Assistant Scenic Designer

California State University Fullerton
09.2016 - 10.2016

Technical Director

California State University Fullerton
11.2015 - 12.2015

Booth Designer

Santa Fe Christian Schools
04.2015 - 05.2015

Scenic Designer

Santa Fe Christian Schools, Del Mar
03.2015 - 04.2015

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
07.2013 - Current

Lighting Designer

Daybreak Church
01.2011 - 01.2015

BA in Theater Arts (emphasis scenic design and painting) -

California State University Fullerton
Bryce Moon