Cynthia Copado
San Fernando
Summary
Dedicated stagehand and scenic painter with experience in live events, festival production, and set design. Proven ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environments while maintaining safety and efficiency. Certified in OSHA-10 and forklift operation, with hands-on training in professional studio settings. Seeking opportunities in live production, film, and event staging.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stagehand
Local 33
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Assist with load-in and load-out of staging, lighting, and production equipment
- Collaborate with Audio, Carpentry, Electric, Backline and Props teams
- Collaborate with crew members to ensure safe and efficient operations
Set Painter
Vision Scenery
Burbank, CA
03.2018 - 10.2025
- Executed detailed set painting tasks, ensuring adherence to design specifications and artistic vision.
- Painted backdrops, murals, and prop pieces for theatre, television, and film productions.
- Prepared and organized work area for painting projects.
Stagehand
Golden Voice
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed power distribution operations for Camp Flog Gnaw 2024.
- Operated stage equipment and change overs efficiently between performances
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling stage props, lighting systems and trusts for various stages.
Education
Graduate of Hollywood CPR Program - Local 33, Stagehand
West LA College
Culver City, CA03.2026
Art Program - Set Painting
LA Mission College
Sylmar, CA04.2024
High School Diploma -
San Fernando High School
San Fernando, CA05.2015
Skills
- Load-in and load-out
- Strong teamwork in fast-paced environments
- Ability to follow detailed plans and layouts
- Reliability and punctuality
- Use of hand and power tools
- Equipment setup and breakdown
- Respectful and professional demeanor
- Set painting and finishing techniques
- Surface preparation (sanding, priming, sealing)
- Color matching and attention to visual detail
Certification
- OSHA 10
- ICS Licensed - Fork Lift
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Stagehand
Golden Voice
11.2024 - 04.2025
Stagehand
Local 33
08.2024 - Current
Set Painter
Vision Scenery
03.2018 - 10.2025
Graduate of Hollywood CPR Program - Local 33, Stagehand
West LA College
Art Program - Set Painting
LA Mission College
High School Diploma -
San Fernando High School