Caitlin Harrison
PINK SPARROW
Inglewood,CA
20
years of professional experience
Professional with commitment to precision and project success in technical drawing and design. Proven ability to create accurate and comprehensive build drawing, supporting fabrication teams in achieving project goals. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing project needs, and skilled in multiple drafting programs and technical documentation.
Work History
Senior Draftsperson (2021-Present), Lead Draftsperson (2020), Draftsperson (2018-2019)
8 Years 2 Months- Creating technical drawings of full scenic sets or individual parts of builds for the fabrication team to build from and use during installation.
- Prepared files for CNC, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and graphics printing, streamlining production process
- Edited graphic files for clarity and accuracy before final production
- Interpreting design models and design intent. Breaking up design into buildable units. Taking into consideration size of: shipment container, venue doors, loading path, freight elevators, etc.
- Assisted in determining materials, hardware, and methods for built elements, enhancing project feasibility
- Assist in sourcing materials, tools, hardware & other components need for builds
- Coordinated task assignments for drafters to ensure project timelines were met
- Calculated timelines and established deadlines to maintain project schedules
Set Builder
11 Months- Build and modify large scale custom scenic and museum quality components for various sized installations, including: trade shows, product displays, community and other events on and off Mattel campus
- CNC file prep & machine oporation
- Electrical wiring and programming
- Printing, mounting, cutting, etc vinyl graphics
- Preparing graphic files for printing, cutting & mounting
- Packed, wrapped, and loaded scenic elements for transport
- Transported and installed scenic elements for various projects on Mattel campus
Lead Welder (2011-2017), Carpenter & Welder (2007-2011)
10 Years- Built and modified large scale custom scenic and museum quality components for installations, enhancing overall project aesthetics
- Prepared & cut CNC files
- Preparing, printing, mounting, cutting of vinyl graphics
- Pack, wrapping, & loading built elements for shipping
- Maintained operational conditions of wood and metal shops, including tools
- Led crew in project completions, ensuring timely and quality delivery of installations
- Assign tasks
- Communicate with others to ensure seamless collaboration between departments
- Created and modified technical drawings for fabricators, facilitating accurate builds and installations
- Executed onsite installation of components to meet project specifications.
Freelance / Theatrical Technician
9 Years- Performed multiple roles including technical director, carpenter, sound board operator, light board operator, electrician, stagehand, and welder, contributing to diverse production needs.
- Employed at: The Huntington Theatre Company, Speakeasy Stage, Boston College, Arts Emerson, American Repertory Theater.
- Managed technical operations for live performances, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to safety standards.
Education
B.A. & A.A. - Major in Theater
Skills
Vectorworks
Rhino
Autocad
Sketchup
Adobe Illustrator
Technical drawing
CNC operation
Google Suite
Team collaboration
Deadline oriented
Attention to detail
Deadline management
File organization
Timeline
Senior Draftsperson (2021-Present), Lead Draftsperson (2020), Draftsperson (2018-2019)
PINK SPARROW
08.2018 - CurrentRead More
Set Builder
MATTEL, GLOBAL TRADE SHOW PRODUCTIONS
03.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Lead Welder (2011-2017), Carpenter & Welder (2007-2011)
VDA
01.2007 - 01.2017Read More
Freelance / Theatrical Technician
Self-employeed
01.2007 - 01.2016Read More
Bard College at Simon's Rock
B.A. & A.A. from Major in Theater
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