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Dreskan Draiocht

Iowa City,Iowa

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in stage setup and event planning, notably with IATSE and Rhiannon Giddens Touring. Excelled in audiovisual equipment calibration and demonstrated exceptional adaptability across diverse roles. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and mastering detail-oriented tasks, underscored by effective multitasking and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Stagehand

IATSE
09.2021 - Current
  • Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, video, microphones, and recording equipment.
  • Stored, loaded, and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Assisted in technical and practical effect setup for touring shows and broke down equipment at close of each show.
  • Ran fly rail for touring musicals and plays, led calculations for redistribution of weight, and directed teams of weight loaders to safely and properly load battens.

Merch Driver

Rhiannon Giddens Touring
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Performed count in/out, and set up and tear down with rest of merch team.

Co-Owner/KJ/DJ

Last Don Entertainment
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Worked directly with 6 private businesses in coordinating marketing efforts.
  • Facilitated entertainment programming targeting individuals between the ages of 21 and 45 on a regular basis.
  • Practiced crowd controlling efforts, focusing on de-escalation practices with patrons.
  • Performed audio, video, and technical setup and calibration with regards to venue and event.

Event Planner/Sales Associate

IC Games
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Promoted special activities through public in-house announcements, personal explications, and clarified any inquiries about the store.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Performed inventory queries and orders from distributors and to customers.

Skills

  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Set lighting
  • Stage Setup
  • Fly system operation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • First Aid Training

Timeline

Merch Driver

Rhiannon Giddens Touring
09.2023 - 10.2023

Stagehand

IATSE
09.2021 - Current

Event Planner/Sales Associate

IC Games
08.2014 - 10.2015

Co-Owner/KJ/DJ

Last Don Entertainment
02.2012 - 03.2017

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