Casey Nihart
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently. Comfortable meeting demanding installation targets. Brings 25 years of progressive leadership experience in production environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entertainment Production Supervisor
Palace Entertainment - Castle Park
05.2022 - Current
- Technical and creative design of special event venues
- Create, read, and implement project blueprints
- Routine and emergency maintenance to venues
- Casting, coaching, directing, and mentoring event staff
- Initiate event opening procedures before every show
- Refill, maintain, and repair fog machines park-wide.
Crew Chief / Down Rigger / Carpentry / Fork Op
Bigger Hammer Production Services
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee staffing, safety, regulatory, and scheduling on site
- Manage and monitor multiple high-priority projects at once
- Liaison between production directors, clients, and crew
- Offer decisive and specific direction for urgent issues
- Design and construct bespoke set pieces on site.
Designer / Carpentry / Audio / Lighting / Marketing
Freelance Event Production
08.1999 - Current
- 23 years of full-scope live event production
- Holiday events, private functions, theme parks, theater
- Floorplans, schematics, and permits
- Regulatory, budgets, scheduling, inventory control, reporting
- Carpentry, stagehand, down rigging, and safety trainer
- Media production: podcast, voiceover, commercial videography.
Special Events/Attractions Cast Member
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
02.2000 - 07.2007
- Assisted with setting up shows and events within the park ensuring everything is ready for performance time.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests by answering questions, resolving complaints, and responding to feedback in a timely manner.
- Assisted in training new Cast Members on policies and procedures related to their job duties.
- Participated in team meetings discussing operational issues and customer service initiatives.
Education
Certificate Program - Media Arts
Del Mar Media Arts
Irvine, CA06-2013
Skills
- Technical Leadership
- Technical Direction
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Project Planning
- Maintenance And Repair
- Training And Mentoring
- Coordinating Production Schedules
- Site Safety
Certification
OSHA 30, Fork Lift, Reach For and Scissor Lift
Timeline
Entertainment Production Supervisor
Palace Entertainment - Castle Park
05.2022 - Current
Crew Chief / Down Rigger / Carpentry / Fork Op
Bigger Hammer Production Services
01.2021 - Current
Special Events/Attractions Cast Member
Disneyland Resort
02.2000 - 07.2007
Designer / Carpentry / Audio / Lighting / Marketing
Freelance Event Production
08.1999 - Current
Certificate Program - Media Arts
Del Mar Media Arts
OSHA 30, Fork Lift, Reach For and Scissor Lift
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