Desiree Hattaway
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 3.5 years at Walt Disney World, excelling in safety protocols and guest assistance. Proven expertise in lighting design and audio mixing, ensuring seamless event execution. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering outstanding performances in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Attractions Cast Member
Walt Disney World Attractions
Orlando, Florida
05.2021 - Current
- Completed land training for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, specializing in Smuggler's Run and Rise of the Resistance over 3.5 years.
- Delivered crucial safety information to patrons and checked machinery before starting rides.
- Monitored ride queues, enforced safety protocols, and provided assistance to guests.
- Now at guest flow team
Stage Manager Technical Design
Nebraska Christian College
Papillion, NE
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated rehearsals and performances to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw backstage activities, ensuring smooth workflows during events.
- Designed and executed innovative lighting concepts with precise diagrams.
- Operated soundboard during live events, achieving optimal audio quality.
Stage Technician
Christ community Church
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Set up and dismantled stage equipment for worship services and events.
- Maintained audio-visual equipment to ensure optimal functionality during productions.
- Assisted with lighting design and operation for live performances.
- Implemented safety protocols for rigging and equipment handling. .
- Operated spotlights and dimmer boards to control onstage lighting according to directives.
Stage Technician Resident
Calvary Shadow Lake Church
Papillion, NE
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Established audio and lighting systems for weekly worship services.
- Operated sound mixing console during live events to ensure optimal quality.
- Troubleshot technical issues during performances, minimizing disruptions.
- Conducted maintenance checks on stage equipment prior to each event for reliability.
- Trained new technicians on operation of technical equipment used in productions.
Education
Worship Art Media and Design - Stage management for tech
Nebraska Christian College
12-2019
Skills
Load-in and out coordination
- Audio-visual setup
- Spotlight operation
- Wireless microphone operation
- Set construction and teardown
- Lighting design and creativity
- Team building
- Wanting to learn pyro
Color's of Christmas (Senior Worship Project 2019!
Colors of Christmas 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uXocmYe9TQ&t=978s, Built whole Stage and light design and tech for this project. I was the technical Stage Manager and creative designs. We had roughly two week's to put everything together.
References
- Laura Wood, Mentor, Wood-laura30@gmail.com, 4078892138
- Emery Mcclendon II, Karate Instructor, kb9jdt@yahoo.com, 2066029299
- Jesse Krause, Lighting and Media Teacher, 425-501-8305
- John Chilcote, Music and Tech Class teacher, 6149893919
Affiliations
- Karate (I helped run Kids class). Help started a women's seminar for self defense. (Form Hapkido.)
- Horse back riding english (Show jumping).
- I did church ministries residencies with my degree up to 4 years of experience.
Timeline
Attractions Cast Member
Walt Disney World Attractions
05.2021 - Current
Stage Manager Technical Design
Nebraska Christian College
08.2019 - 12.2020
Stage Technician
Christ community Church
01.2019 - 12.2020
Stage Technician Resident
Calvary Shadow Lake Church
01.2017 - 01.2019
Worship Art Media and Design - Stage management for tech
Nebraska Christian College
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