Devaunte Braxton
Washington,DC
Summary
Accomplished Production Stagehand, Crew Lead, and Lighting Technician experienced in supporting diverse live events. Delivered outstanding results through effective team leadership, operational efficiency, and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining safety and fostering productive work environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Lead | Production Stagehand | Lighting Technician
Audio Visual Nation
08.2024 - Current
- Lead crews during setup, operation, and breakdown of live productions.
- Coordinate staging, truss, lighting, barricades, and production equipment.
- Install, address, cable, focus, and troubleshoot lighting fixtures.
- Maintain communication with production management while enforcing OSHA and venue safety standards.
- Delegated tasks according to individual strengths, optimizing overall team performance and output.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
Barback | Operations Support
Death Punch Billiards & Music
04.2024 - 05.2026
- Coordinated venue operations for live entertainment events, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction.
- Facilitated event logistics by managing inventory, coordinating equipment movement, and delivering customer service support.
- Assisted bartenders in maintaining stock levels and organizing supplies efficiently.
- Supported beverage preparation and service during high-volume events to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Monitored cleanliness of bar area, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards consistently.
Production Stagehand | Event Technician | Rigging Support
IMP
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Built and dismantled stages, pipe & drape, barricades, seating, and production systems.
- Collaborated with production team to set up stages and manage equipment logistics.
- Assisted lighting, audio, video, and rigging departments.
- Managed truck loading/unloading, cable runs, and equipment protection.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked overnight shifts and met demanding production deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Job Corp
Skills
- Lighting Installation
- Power Distribution
- Cable Management
- Audio/Video Support
- Stage Builds & Strike
- Truss Assembly
- Event Production
- Load-In/Load-Out
- Crew Leadership
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- OSHA Safety
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Crew Lead | Production Stagehand | Lighting Technician
Audio Visual Nation
08.2024 - Current
Barback | Operations Support
Death Punch Billiards & Music
04.2024 - 05.2026
Production Stagehand | Event Technician | Rigging Support
IMP
02.2021 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Job Corp