DANIEL LaPORTE

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Advise and oversee on all adjustments to audio, video, lighting, rigging, carpentry; specifications as needed
• Review all project requests and initiate jobs using the format developed for the project estimate and schedule
• Site surveys to determine scope and needs for an event
• Onsite production oversight including load-in, the event and strike of the event
• Coordination of vendor and supplier, shipping and receiving
• Stage manage as needed
• Manage additional event requirements, pre-event functions, meet and greet, post-event functions as needed
• Provide specific talent related event details to security, production credential lists and flame permits and any other inspections required
• Manage all aspects of virtual broadcasting and execution including overall format, ensuring seamless end user experience, securing and prepping speakers. overseeing live stream, pre-show logistics and post-show assessment

Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.

• Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
• Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
• Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
• Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
• Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
• Inventory of repair and Maintenance of all lighting, cables and fixtures, effects, dimmers, networking and lighting control consoles
• Organization and purchasing of all consumables including gel, gobos, sharpies
• Planning and implementing of cabling, circuiting of fixtures and power distribution
• Documenting and tracking of all circuiting, addressing and system configuration in cooperation with the lighting designer
• patching assignments of the control consul based on the paperwork generated by the lighting designer and planned circuiting
• Responsible for the safety and health of workers and operational designs as the head of the electrics department

• Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
• Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
• Complete Electrical Installations of Entertainment lighting
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical materials, tools, and test instruments
• Gathering and running materials needed for the job including help with pulling wires
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams
• Maintains good housekeeping practices
• Ensure quality standards performance
• Education in electrical experience to include Stage Craft
• Strong understanding of measurements and using a tape measure
• Some understanding of Current Electrical Code Requirements in Industrial applications
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude related to various trades preferred
• Detail and Team oriented
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to run signal and power cable, hang fixtures,
• Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
• Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
• Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
• Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
• Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
• Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
• Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
• Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
• Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
• Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
• Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.