Overview
Work History
Education
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Colin Burger

13012 Westside Village Loop, Windermere,FL

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Entertainment Stage Technician

Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
04.2018 - Current
  • 2023 Merry Menagerie Crew Chief - Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Animal Kingdom Flotilla Dock Master and Lighting Crew Chief - 2022-23 DAK Cast Appreciation Eventa, 2022 TIKTOK Creator's Event DAK, 2023-24 Marathon DAK Lighting Crew Chief DAK.
  • Puppet/Props Repair Technician and Trainer for Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, KiteTails/Discovery River Entertainment, Pandora Utility Suit, Kevin, and Merry Menagerie Puppets with extensive working knowledge of Michael Curry Design and Monkey Boys Productions puppets.
  • Developed strong and efficient troubleshooting, multi-tasking, organizational, reactive maintenance and communications skills while developing Adventures with Kevin, Merry Menagerie, and Utility Suit daily and rescue procedures and training from inception to completion.
  • Supported rehearsal processes and openings for various new offerings within the Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park including Pandora Utility Suit/Rangers (2018), Adventures with Kevin (2019 and 2021), Merry Menagerie Puppets (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023), and Rivers of Light: We Are One (2019).
  • Assisted in repair, maintenance, and development at Rivers Of Light for the Effects, Lighting, Video, and Props teams to maintain show quality standards.
  • Operated flame systems, lighting systems, and laser systems while adhering to all safety protocols
  • Created and maintains versatile inventory, repair tracking, and preventative maintenance schedules for Merry Menagerie, Adventures with Kevin, and Pandora Rangers.
  • Worked closely with the lighting team at Finding Nemo: The Musical and trained to operate PRG remote follow spot systems.
  • Acts as a liaison between equity cast members, performers, character attendants, and fellow technicians to provide a safe and inclusive working environment.
  • Always works safely, efficiently, and accurately while using heavy equipment, electricity and chemicals.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional service by receiving the 2019 Q2 and 2023 Q1 Quarterly Awards

Stagehand

IATSE Local 636
State College, PA
01.2013 - 02.2017
  • Facilitated the load in/out and show runs of various concerts, dance productions, and theater performances in a multitude of disciplines including lighting, audio, carpentry, rigging, video, and general hand.
  • Acted as department head in lighting and audio for various tours.
  • Operated lighting consoles including ETC Express, Roadhog HOG3. and ETC EOS family consoles, analog audio consoles, and both conventional and remote control (PRG) follow-spots.
  • Gained a basic knowledge of rigging safety and implementation.
  • Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for concert, dance, and theatrical performances.
  • Collaborated with teams of 2-25+ to monitor performances and move props and set pieces at appropriate cues.

Photographer

Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
  • Explained price and package details to customers.
  • Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
  • Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
  • Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
  • Maintained various studio equipment.
  • Took pictures of individuals, families and small groups in studio or on location.
  • Created artificial light using flashes and reflectors.

Freelance Photographer

Self-employeed
Windermere, FL
05.2013 - Current
  • Explained price and package details to customers.
  • Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
  • Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
  • Maintained various studio equipment.
  • Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
  • Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
  • Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
  • Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.

Outdoor Food and Beverage

Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted bus persons in clearing dishes from tables between courses.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Followed proper sanitation standards when handling food and beverage items.
  • Processed payments from customers using the POS system.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies such as napkins, utensils, condiments, glassware.
  • Ensured compliance with all health department regulations concerning food safety procedures.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Merchandise Associate

Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Operated cash registers efficiently during peak shopping hours, providing excellent customer service throughout the transaction process.
  • Facilitated daily store operations, including replenishing stock and organizing merchandise displays.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies or chemicals.
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts of merchandise inventories to maintain accurate records of stock levels.
  • Provided superior customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving customer complaints.
  • Processed incoming shipments quickly and accurately, ensuring all products were correctly labeled, priced, and stocked on shelves.
  • Participated in physical inventories by counting merchandise stored in backroom areas.
  • Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.

Education

Master of Arts - Arts And Cultural Management And Marketing

University of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Arts

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05.2016

Skills

  • Strong leadership, networking, and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work with, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair puppetry
  • Proficient in QLab programming and Playback, Vectorworks, Microsoft Office, and Apple equivalents
  • Able to program, run, and troubleshoot ETC lighting consoles including ETC Element, Expression, ION, Express as well as GrandMA2
  • Capable of understanding lighting plots, wiring diagrams, and circuitry
  • Able to properly and safely load and unload a semi or transport vehicle
  • Able to adapt, and quickly learn new skills, systems and procedures
  • Works regularly in an active outdoor setting with varying weather conditions and on water
  • Experience operating and loading a single purchase fly system
  • Experience on high reaches, fork lifts, and vertical lifts
  • Extremely Organized and detailed
  • Working knowledge of digital and analog audio consoles
  • Experience with video via projections and LED video wall installation
  • Experience opening new and remounted entertainment offerings
  • Willing to travel and currently hold a FL State driver's license, FL state boater's license, and US passport
  • Forklift Trained
  • Set construction
  • Lighting Design
  • Stage Carpentry
  • Time Management

Timeline

Merchandise Associate

Walt Disney World Resort
10.2020 - 10.2021

Entertainment Stage Technician

Walt Disney World Resort
04.2018 - Current

Photographer

Walt Disney World Resort
02.2017 - 03.2018

Outdoor Food and Beverage

Walt Disney World Resort
06.2016 - 01.2017

Freelance Photographer

Self-employeed
05.2013 - Current

Stagehand

IATSE Local 636
01.2013 - 02.2017

Master of Arts - Arts And Cultural Management And Marketing

University of Denver

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Arts

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Volunteer/Service

Technical Director/Board of Directors Member / Stage Cast Productions - Orlando, FL 08/2019 - 01/2021

  • Effectively interacted with cross-functional teams in such areas as analysis, construction, and implementation.
  • Developed forward-thinking solutions to expected technical issues.
  • Checked equipment and components for defects through proactive testing.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Assessed deadline dates against production team activities and completed tasks within reasonable timeframes.
  • Provided organizational leadership to over 50 professionals.

Volunteer/Service

Technical Director/Board of Directors Member / Stage Cast Productions - Orlando, FL 08/2019 - 01/2021

  • Effectively interacted with cross-functional teams in such areas as analysis, construction, and implementation.
  • Developed forward-thinking solutions to expected technical issues.
  • Checked equipment and components for defects through proactive testing.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Assessed deadline dates against production team activities and completed tasks within reasonable timeframes.
  • Provided organizational leadership to over 100 professionals.

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