Dave Fink
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Theater Technician with 25 years of experience directing crews and maintaining a safe and healthy work enviorment. Proven
track record of solving difficult challenges while creating a calm enviorment. Memebr of the United States Institute for Theater
Technology. Person in good Standing with International Alliance of Theater Stage Employees. TBA Theater INC | AK, Anchorage
Summer Technician and Scenic designer
over a period of 11 summers I served as a shop Carpenter, stage technician, scenic designer, or Tech Director. Responsibilties included
developing educaton of students of safe technical practices in theater, overseeing construction, painting, set assembly, light hangs and
focus. Teaching how to work in traditional theaters and Studio spaces or the challenges of non-traditional theater space, and outdoor
areas.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Stewart
UAA Theatre and Dance
Anchorage, AK
11.2022 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Producer
Ghost Light Production | AK
Anchorage
05.2022 - Current
- With a trio of producers, I have created, built and oversee the budget, set ticket prices, chose performance location, dates and times, and developed a marketing and advertising strategy for the current production The Play That Goes Wrong
- Assisted with front of house managing Box Office and Food Consessions
- Set designer and master carpenter who built the set
- Developed and Maintained relationships with members of the advertising community and other production companies.
Auditorium Technician
Anchorage School District Anchorage AK | AK
Anchorage
08.2014 - Current
- I am an independent motivated worker
- Which is needed, fequently working in any of 7 different theaters
- All theaters have different technical support systems and different spacial uniquenesses
- Maintain and repair technical equipment such as Fly System Rigging
- Lighting intruments, Projector installs and Audio equipment
- Responsible for creating a safe constructive theater enviroment for clients and ASD students
- I earned a "Quyana" award for my excellent work effort and attidute during the stressful time of graduation events
- Regularly communicate with multiple user groups about their needs for a successful event.
Stage Technician
International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees | AK
Anchorage
11.2003 - Current
- Regularly work with IASTE as lead Carpenter, Lead Electicain, Lead Rigger, Lead Fly Rail
- All postions include Group
- Communication with production team and Work Crew
- Adhearing to Alska Center for Performing Arts safety policies and Guidelines
- Eduction of new stage hand apprentices.
Technical Director
Barons Fair inc | AK
Anchorage
06.2000 - Current
- General oversight of assembly of out door performance Stages
- Ensured safety procedures
- Organized volunteer work force in consturction of scenic elements
- Ran 100+ person work crew in succesfully loading and assembly of 8 theaterical entertaiment locations and non- theater elements of 3 Barons fire
- Worked with Anchorage Fire Dept to regurally provide fire safety planning and training and Extingusher operaton training.
Shop Steward and Lead Technician
Anchorage Opera | AK
Anchorage
09.2003 - 04.2018
- Manage scene shop and prop/scenic storage, including Crews, project allowcation, inventory of materials and equipment, communicating build time line for 3 season show in addition to 2-3 contracted special seasonal build projects, oversight of building scenery, and facility needs
- Additioanally, emplimenting Safety guidelines/ proceduers
- Being on hand to see these safety procedurs were used.Assisiting with Rentals of Scenery and Props to community groups.
Carpenter/ Finish Carpenter
Artistic Finishes, Inc. / Dunn Contracting Associates | AK
Anchorage
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Worked with Lead Carpenter on residentail and Commercial constuction
- Renovating residental homes to Renvoating entire restruants dining spaces and Kitchens
- Large scale Wharehouse renovations too
- Maintained shop space, and work Van.
Technical Director
Anchorage Community Theater | AK
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Generasl scene shop operations, of tools and materials
- Working supervision and supplemental training of volunteer workers
- Created
- Engeneered drawings and plans for scenic contruction and load in
- Operation of Lighting system
- Assist with rentals of Props and costumes to community groups
- Performance duties included front of house management, facility fire safety plan, and costumer service.
Education
Liberal Studies
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Skills
- Leadership, Customer service, Lumber Construction, dynamic theater Rigging, Steel welding, multi project Time management, group
- Communication, Operations of Yamaha Sound Boards, Operations Stand Lighting Control devices, Operations of ETC element
- Lighting Control Systems, operations of ETC EOS Lighting Control Board, Mentoring Students, general scenery automation, Genie
Certification
Lift certified, Scissor Lift Certified, ALICE Trains Certified, CPR Certified, Fall Harness and Arrest trained and Certified
Timeline
Shop Stewart - UAA Theatre and Dance
11.2022 - Current
Producer - Ghost Light Production | AK
05.2022 - Current
Auditorium Technician - Anchorage School District Anchorage AK | AK
08.2014 - Current
Carpenter/ Finish Carpenter - Artistic Finishes, Inc. / Dunn Contracting Associates | AK
07.2012 - 04.2013
Technical Director - Anchorage Community Theater | AK
05.2012 - 01.2013
Stage Technician - International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees | AK
11.2003 - Current
Shop Steward and Lead Technician - Anchorage Opera | AK
09.2003 - 04.2018
Technical Director - Barons Fair inc | AK
06.2000 - Current
Alaska Pacific University - , Liberal Studies
Trinity Valley Collage - ,
School of theater and Dance - ,