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DAIJA G. THORNS

Las Vegas,UNITED STATES

Summary

Lighting Technician, Programmer, and Designer with 10 years of experience in entertainment and theatre, including 7 years focused on LX systems. Expertise in GrandMA2/3, Chamsys, Vectorworks, and pre-visualization tools. Recognized for reliability and leadership in delivering seamless technical operations for concerts, corporate events, festivals, and arena tours.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LX Tech

LMG
Las Vegas, United States
07.2024 - Current
  • Tour Prep Tech: Khruangubin, Gold Over America, Subtronics, Michael Franti, Japanese breakfast
  • De-prep Tech: Hans Zimmer, Avril Lavigne, Train, Subtronics
  • Stagehand Crew Chief: My Chemical Romance Studio Load In

Lighting Designer / Programmer

Marshun Entertainment
Las Vegas, United States
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed complex lighting designs that incorporated color, texture, pattern, and movement to enhance the visual impact of a production.
  • Attended meetings with directors, producers, other designers, and crew members to discuss ideas about upcoming projects.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and other designers to determine lighting needs and design concepts for theatrical productions.
  • Design, direct, and operate shows using Grand MA 2 and 3.

Touring / LX Tech

SOLOTECH
Las Vegas, United States
03.2023 - Current
  • LX Tech- Adele Residency, Carrie Underwood Residency, Luke Bryan Residency, Usher Residency
  • Touring Tech- Jonas Brothers: The Tour
  • Tour Prep Tech- Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Justin Timberlake: Wiltern & Jimmy Kimmel (pre-tour performances)

Entertainment Tech

Rhino Staging
Las Vegas, United States
02.2021 - Current
  • Provided technical support for live events, corporate shows, and residencies.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with heavy equipment in preparation for upcoming events.
  • Worked in various technical positions, such as L3, L2, Spotlight op, V3, A3, and AVT.

Lighting Programmer

Audio Visual Advantage
Las Vegas, United States
02.2023 - 02.2023
  • Lead and assist the crew in lighting load-in, build, and load-out
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Create show files, patch intelligent and conventional fixtures using Chamsys software

Lighting Assistant (L2)

AV Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Rigged and focused lighting instruments according to design specifications.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
  • Ability to read and understand detailed lighting design and plotting for the pertinent shows.
  • Work with L1s, helping them complete cable, rigging, and power plots, and setting up final equipment for them to review.
  • Work with shop staff on all lighting/video, prepping, rigging and power system capabilities and general usage

Lighting Designer

Life is Beautiful: Social Works
Las Vegas, United States
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Operated and Programmed on ETC Ion 6000
  • Illuminated a safe and fun environment for artists to express their talents.

Programmer / LD Assist. / Tech

Summerlin Library
Las Vegas, United States
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Facilities/ Equipment: Assist in the upkeep of areas related to Audio, Lighting, Video/ Projection
  • Attend all technical rehearsals and performances
  • Assisted LD with designing dances

Education

AAS. - Engineering: Entertainment Technician

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV, United States
05-2023

Skills

  • Lighting Design and Direction
  • Grand MA 2 and 3 operation
  • Chamsys programming
  • Vectorworks
  • Load-in management
  • Crew management
  • Time management
  • Equipment installation
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Super Trouper Spotlights
  • Cable Repair / Maintenance
  • Video Walls
  • Troubleshooting
  • Unreal Engine
  • Robe Robo Spot system
  • Follow Me Spot System
  • Maintenance of moving lights
  • Ground rigging
  • Networking protocols

Certification

  • Vectorworks Core Associate
  • OSHA 10 General
  • Fall Protection & Rescue Awareness
  • Robe Robopot Training
  • Forklift Training
  • Vari-Lite Technician

Timeline

LX Tech

LMG
07.2024 - Current

Lighting Designer / Programmer

Marshun Entertainment
06.2024 - Current

Touring / LX Tech

SOLOTECH
03.2023 - Current

Lighting Programmer

Audio Visual Advantage
02.2023 - 02.2023

Lighting Assistant (L2)

AV Vegas
01.2023 - 01.2023

Entertainment Tech

Rhino Staging
02.2021 - Current

Lighting Designer

Life is Beautiful: Social Works
09.2019 - 09.2019

Programmer / LD Assist. / Tech

Summerlin Library
09.2019 - 09.2019

AAS. - Engineering: Entertainment Technician

College of Southern Nevada

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