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Caiden Leflem

Fridley,MN

Summary

Innovative Lighting Designer with 5 years of experience planning dynamic lighting and orchestrating technical aspects to implement designs. Successfully delivered lighting work in Worship and Live Concert settings by working closely with Production Manager and Client. Focused on maximizing dramatic effects while adhering to budgetary constraints and established timeframes. Technically-savvy with proven ability to set up, configure and operate equipment for performances. Innovative, forward-thinking individual with terrific troubleshooting, setup and console operation talents.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Director

Yam Haus Band
Minneapolis, MN
12.2022 - Current
  • Organized and supervised the setup of lighting equipment for live events.
  • Coordinated with production staff, vendors, and crew to ensure efficient operation of lighting systems.
  • Troubleshot technical issues with malfunctioning equipment during shows.
  • Adjusted programming according to specifications provided by directors or producers.
  • Collaborated with sound engineers to coordinate sound cues with light cues during live performances.
  • Oversaw lighting aspects and adjusted during technical rehearsal.
  • Operated MA2 throughout show's and promptly corrected issues.
  • Met with Drummer to ascertain vision, budget and specific needs.
  • Performed post-show analysis on each event's lighting design in order to make improvements for future events.

Lighting Designer

Eagle Brook Church
Centerville, MN
06.2021 - Current
  • Established light levels, cue fade times and other cues by programming into light board.
  • Conducted research to find new supplier and product options.
  • Gathered sample products to build deep lighting knowledge and collect options for future projects.
  • Consulted with Lead Lighting Designer or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
  • Followed lighting design plans to properly execute brightness, color and mood.
  • Disassembled and stored/returned equipment after services/events.
  • Notified supervisors of necessary lighting equipment repairs.
  • Transported and set up lighting equipment per event requirements.
  • Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
  • Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create designs.
  • Rigged lighting equipment and assessed finished work for compliance with specifications.

Lighting Director/Production Technician

The House Church
Eagan, MN
11.2020 - Current
  • Controlled light board throughout service times and promptly corrected issues.
  • Established light levels, cue fade times and other cues by programming into light board.
  • Conducted research to find new supplier and product options.
  • Devised lighting concepts and planned lighting layouts for visual appeal and to meet functional needs.
  • Gathered sample products to build deep lighting knowledge and collect options for future projects.
  • Presented project plans, renderings and specifications to Production Manager for approval.
  • Collaborated with Production Manager to plan and implement lighting installations.
  • Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
  • Managed day-to-day Lighting operations, supervising equipment removal and return.
  • Performed audio setup, including soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines and speakers.
  • Monitored quality control of audio sources for live productions, adjusting amplification and equalization.
  • Diagnosed and repaired system issues by using troubleshooting techniques, including Dante Networking.
  • Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional services.
  • Maintained AV inventory and supplies, performing assessments of and placing orders for new equipment.

Lighting Technician

Reach Communications
Champlin, MN
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed cleaning and sanitation tasks around facility.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing rentals
  • Worked with team leads to make sure everything was properly picked & prepped
  • Tested fixtures returning from shows & rentals
  • Operated the inventory management software Flex
  • Staged road cases and equipment neatly to be loaded onto truck/trailer
  • Prepared console showfiles for outgoing shows.

Lighting Designer

Wonderstate Band
Mora, MN
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Programmed light levels, cue fade times and other cues by programming into light board.
  • Met with Lead Singer to ascertain vision, budget and specific needs.
  • Devised lighting concepts and planned lighting layouts for visual appeal and to meet functional needs.
  • Oversaw lighting aspects and adjusted during band rehearsal.
  • Controlled light board throughout concerts and promptly corrected issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Minnesota Online High School
MN
08.2023

GrandMA2 Training 101 -

ACT Academy
Hackensack, NJ
07.2019

Skills

  • User training
  • System installation
  • Skilled in maintenance and organization
  • Project coordination
  • Lighting Design
  • Collaboration
  • Use of multiple lighting control solutions
  • Knowledge of prime equipment solutions
  • Creativity in design
  • Good Work Ethic
  • GrandMA2
  • Green Hippo Media Server's
  • Capture

Websites

Timeline

Lighting Director

Yam Haus Band
12.2022 - Current

Lighting Designer

Eagle Brook Church
06.2021 - Current

Lighting Technician

Reach Communications
05.2021 - 12.2021

Lighting Director/Production Technician

The House Church
11.2020 - Current

Lighting Designer

Wonderstate Band
02.2020 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Minnesota Online High School

GrandMA2 Training 101 -

ACT Academy

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