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Christopher Dobney

Clermont,FL

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than ten years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Stage Technician

The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
06.2019 - Current
  • Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
  • Handled daily customer service aspects, including maintaining positive and ongoing relationships with guest and other Castmembers.
  • Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
  • Installed and run different events throughout the year
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.

Stage Hand, Carpenter/Electrician

Feld Entertainment Inc, Disney Live-Disney On Ice
Touring Shows , Domestic And International
09.2018 - 05.2019

Assisted with the load in and load out of each venue in a timely matter and the running of the shows.

  • Maintained and repairs on all creates and Set pieces
  • Help maintained the Disney image
  • Knowledge of trouble shooting of DATA issues
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls

Electrician/Pyrotechnician

Feld Entertainment: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Blue Unit - Touring , FL
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Working familiarity with FireOne XLII firing console as well as both wired and wireless firing modules
  • Responsible for loading and storing product in accordance with show requirements as well as the NFPA 1126
  • Conducted continuity and safety checks before and during every performance
  • Fired show cues in conjunction with the Lead Shooter

Ring Technician

  • Directed a team of 5+ performers and/or locals in building/breaking down lighting and electrical equipment
  • Ensured Power and data were correctly run and lights were placed in accordance with the original design plot
  • Basic maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair of CM Electric Chain Hoists
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels and circuit breakers
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters

Stagehand/Floor Crew

Feld Entertainment : Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Blue Unit - Touring , FL
10.2011 - 11.2016

Assisted in the movement, set-up and strike of props, set pieces and temporary structures during performances and rehearsals

Responsible for unloading and assembling the trussing and related rigging of the 136x57 ft. Main Grid as well as all rubber and flooring

Ring Boss

  • Fall Protection Certified, comfortable working at heights of 40ft. and above
  • Personally in charge of loading rigging and related semis, directing locals and other crew members on packing of the trucks.
  • Charged with directing and supervising my fellow crew members on load-ins, load-outs and for cues during the shows
  • Conducted all final safety checks in my assigned area
  • Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time

Floor Crew

  • Ran various cue tracks that involved working safely, efficiently and often reacting quickly and improvising during a live performance
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances
  • Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Fresno City Community College
Fresno, CA

High School Diploma - undefined

Clovis West High School
2008

Skills

  • First Aid, AED and CPR
  • Able to lift weight in excess of 100lbs
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Self-Motivated
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Policies and procedures
  • Staff Management
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Stage Technician

The Walt Disney Company
06.2019 - Current

Stage Hand, Carpenter/Electrician

Feld Entertainment Inc, Disney Live-Disney On Ice
09.2018 - 05.2019

Electrician/Pyrotechnician

Feld Entertainment: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
01.2016 - 05.2017

Stagehand/Floor Crew

Feld Entertainment : Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
10.2011 - 11.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Fresno City Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Clovis West High School
Christopher Dobney