Daniel Salazar
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adaptive Lighting Designer with extensive experience at David Michael Productions and Stage Center, Inc. Adept in Vectorworks, Spotlight, and various lighting control systems. Proven team leader, successfully leading crews with a sense of empathy, and enhancing production quality. Skilled in equipment maintenance and electrical safety, ensuring seamless event execution and client satisfaction. Passionate about creating captivating visual experiences and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer / Master Electrician
David Michael Productions
Woodridge, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized Vectorworks Spotlight to create plots, drafts, and renderings of lighting and set designs.
- Utilized Lightwright to generate all paperwork for shop prep and programming.
- Prepped all gear and sent tech advances to programmers, master electricians, and technical directors.
- Designed, installed, set up networks, and programmed lights for productions throughout the production season.
- Lead crews of 5 to 10 electricians per production.
- Secured subrentals within the time frame and budget, requested by management.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all lighting equipment before productions, and after productions.
- Managed lighting inventory via the software FLEX for all large-scale and small-scale productions.
Lighting Designer
Stage Center
Shreveport, LA
02.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with directors, producers, and other designers to determine lighting needs and design concepts for theatrical productions.
- Created light plots based on the specific requirements of each production.
- Drafted cue sheets with cue numbers and detailed reference to script page numbers.
- Controlled and programmed the lighting console throughout productions, and promptly corrected issues if they arose.
- Secured subrentals within the time frame and budget per artistic management.
Event Manager
Mode Events
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Acted as a liaison between clients and vendors throughout the duration of an event.
- Managed on-site logistics during events, such as registration setup, audio, lighting, and visual equipment setup and breakdown.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials for events.
- Provided support to attendees and vendors before, during, and after the event, as needed.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of an event in a timely manner.
- Oversaw all aspects of event production from conception through completion.
- Enhanced attendee experience through meticulous attention to detail in event design and customer service protocols.
Manager
The UPS Store Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Trained and supervised new employees.
- Created monthly reports for management, summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
- Ensured that all outgoing items were properly labeled with correct information such as destination addresses, weight limits.
- Built and inspected freight containers to ensure they met safety standards prior to loading them onto trucks.
- Assisted in resolving any disputes/claims between customers and carriers related to shipping costs or delivery timeframes.
Assistant Manager
The UPS Store
Shreveport, LA
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Theatrical Performance And Production
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASome College (No Degree) - Theatrical Performance And Production
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TXSome College (No Degree) - Design And Technology of Theatre
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Vectorworks Spotlight drafting
- Lighhtwright documentation
- Lighting control systems (MA2, MA3, HOG 4, ETC EOS, Avolites)
- Power calculations and distribution
- Color theory application
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Electrical safety practices
Affiliations
- I consistently spend my time freelancing with low income or high school theatre companies top help guide young/start up technicians in becoming well rounded in the world of production.
- I am the acting Production Manager for the dance company Bodies of Water. I help with all technical aspects of every show performed through out the year.
- I spend as much time as I can participating in local Chicago social justice acts and performances.
- I prioritize spending my time and money supporting the LGBTQIA+ community being a part of it myself. Giving back to the community that welcomed and accepted me is of upmost importance especially in our current political climate.
Accomplishments
- LDI 2023 Batlle of the Busk - Most Creative
Timeline
Lighting Designer / Master Electrician
David Michael Productions
11.2022 - Current
Event Manager
Mode Events
11.2019 - 11.2022
Manager
The UPS Store Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager
The UPS Store
08.2015 - 06.2018
Lighting Designer
Stage Center
02.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Theatrical Performance And Production
Bossier Parish Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Theatrical Performance And Production
Trinity Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Design And Technology of Theatre
Texas State University
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