Daria Walcott
New York,NY
Summary
15+ years of NYC and international experience, including IATSE Local 1 supervision. Recognized by peers for assembling skilled & efficient technical teams and fostering a safe work culture in which diversity is celebrated.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION/Producer
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
- Technical design, logistics and crew management for productions both large-scale and intimate
- Vendor negotiation and contracting, heavy client interaction and guidance, IATSE Local 1 supervision, on-site coordination, FDNY permitting, NYC Parks and SAPO permitting, production safety and emergency response planning
- International touring experience in Europe and Asia
- Recent highlights include: Producer: Nike's 'Only Basketball' event at Lincoln Center featuring Jadakiss, Lil Yachty & Fabolous
- Production Manager: World premiere of new opera "An American Soldier" at PAC NYC, May 2024
- Project Manager, Bulldog Bash featuring Sxip Shirey and the Jank Band at Yale, Aug 2024
Manager, Health & Safety Communications For Production
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Strategic communications for 50+ active television shows across ABC Signature, 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX and ABC News/Daytime encompassing 500+ Health & Safety personnel
- Creation of interdepartmental workflows with Global Production Safety, Security and Travel
- Onboarding & training for a team of 400+ Testing and Vaccine Admins across North America.
Manager, Production Health & Safety, Godfather of Harlem Season 2
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Lead manager of Health and Safety team for a 300+ union crew-member production
- Creation of new operational & HR structures to support 3x/week Covid testing & training for cast & crew
- Coordination of positive case responses, including strategy for re-working hectic production schedules.
Production Supervisor
APOLLO THEATER
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Logistics and IATSE Local 1 crew supervision for historic 1600-seat theater, producing large-scale concerts, fashion shows, film shoots and non-profit fundraisers
- Oversight of labor budgets up to $300k, payroll management and onboarding of new crew
- Collaboration/venue guidance with vendors and outside producers, production companies and tour managers for high-profile artists/clients.
Technical Director
MOMENT FACTORY
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Production management for historic venue Cipriani 25 Broadway, an upscale events venue with a 17-projector experiential and interactive video-mapping installation
- Crew supervision for events including upscale galas, awards shows, weddings and fashion shows
- Oversight of production budgets up to $350k, payroll management and onboarding/training of new crew.
Adjunct Professor of Production
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed and taught beginner courses in theatrical production and props construction for local college
- Mentored students in shop technology, scenic installations, and best practices for the industry
- Led a student crew of technicians to install and maintain a popular automated haunted house for Halloween.
Lighting Supervisor/Assistant Technical Director
THE KITCHEN NYC
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Crew hiring/onboarding/supervision and stage management for small non-union performing arts venue
- Lighting design, lightboard operation and lighting equipment maintenance
- Creation of technical internship program for local college students to focus on audio and/or lighting.
Stagehand
Self-Employed
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Electrics, rigging, scenic construction, costume construction and props construction for over 50 NYC venues
- Lightboard and audio console operation & fly system operation for show calls.
Education
MFA, Technical Design & Production -
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA
BA, Theater Arts - undefined
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Dropbox
- SharePoint
- SmartSheet
- Asana
- AirTable
- VectorWorks 2D drawing
- AutoCAD 2D/3D drawing
- Health and Safety Regulations
- OSHA Regulations
Certification
- 30-hr OSHA certified (2012)
- Red Cross First Aid/AED Certified (2023)
Volunteer Experience
- WITHINREACH FOUNDATION, Board Member & Social Media Manager, 2022-08-01, present, Facebook & Instagram strategy for small nonprofit with a goal of reducing barriers to education
- FORCE: FACING HEREDITARY CANCER EMPOWERED, Community Leadership Volunteer, 2022-12-01, present, Support group leadership for those affected by hereditary cancer in the LGBTQIA+ community
- LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, Voter Registration Drive Volunteer, 2016-01-01, present
Timeline
Manager, Health & Safety Communications For Production
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
02.2021 - 06.2023
Manager, Production Health & Safety, Godfather of Harlem Season 2
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
08.2020 - 03.2021
Production Supervisor
APOLLO THEATER
07.2019 - 02.2021
Technical Director
MOMENT FACTORY
08.2018 - 07.2019
Adjunct Professor of Production
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2016 - 01.2017
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION/Producer
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
Lighting Supervisor/Assistant Technical Director
THE KITCHEN NYC
01.2007 - 01.2010
Stagehand
Self-Employed
01.2006 - 01.2010
MFA, Technical Design & Production -
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA
BA, Theater Arts - undefined
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ