Hi, I’m
Dagen Pointer
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Expert Technical Manager accomplished in coordinating department activities and supporting fast-paced production work. Consistently maintains schedule targets and completes error-free work. Easy to get along with and always ready with ideas to improve production with better strategies or equipment recommendations.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clayton Center for the Arts
Assistant Technical Director
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Manages collegiate and community events for a four-venue performing arts center
- Executes advancement, load in, and load out of events and productions
- Reduced downtime for system maintenance through proactive monitoring and identification of potential issues.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a supportive learning environment.
Clayton Center for the Arts
Production Coordinator
02.2019 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Stagehand, Flyman, and Lighting technician for a four-venue community performing arts center supporting approximately 250 touring and rental events annually
- Worked as production assistant for one year before being promoted to production coordinator
Education
Maryville CollegeMaryville, TN
B.A. in Theatre Studies
05.2021
IATSE Local 197 At The Clayton Center For The Arts
OSHA 10 Certification
07.2019
Skills
- Management of crews with 40 members
- Basic Operations of DaVinci Resolve Editing Software
- Systems Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Upkeep of House Audio systems
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Client Needs Assessment
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Google 1 and 2 Certified
- Schedule Management
- Equipment management
- Risk Management
- Scenic Carpentry
References
- Rose Sampley, Technical Director, Clayton Center for the Arts, 423-994-1864
- Kevin Grigsby, Fine Arts Technical Director, Maryville College, 865-368-3159
- Jacob Hudson, Production/Design Intern, Sewanee University, 931-623-9134
Timeline
Assistant Technical Director
Clayton Center for the Arts
08.2021 - Current
Production Coordinator
Clayton Center for the Arts
02.2019 - 02.2021
Maryville College
B.A. in Theatre Studies
IATSE Local 197 At The Clayton Center For The Arts
OSHA 10 Certification