Eli J. Medina
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dependable Lighting Technician skilled in installation, maintenance and repair of production equipment. Works great under pressure to keep operations on schedule. Physically fit to handle demanding tasks and experienced working at heights on equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer/Stage Manager
New York City Gay Men's Chorus
04.2024 - Current
- Attended two technical rehearsals to assist with adjustments.
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Used Vectorworks to create scale plots for lighting rigs designating fixtures, dimmers and channel numbers.
- Directed and facilitated procurement and installation of lighting equipment and elements.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
- Accurately called all lighting cues and stage moves for show
Lighting Designer/Technical Director/Stage Manager
Jon Lehrer Dance Company
09.2023 - Current
- Used Vectorworks and Lightwright to create scale plots for lighting rigs designating fixtures, dimmers and channel numbers.
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
- Create Run of Show and Cue Sheet
- Create Q-Lab file for playback
- Accurately Call the show from FOH
Lighting Supervisor
Hostos Community College
05.2022 - Current
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Used Vectorworks to create plots for lighting rigs designating fixtures, dimmers and channel numbers.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
- Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
- Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.
Production Manager
Pepatian
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Organized Show/Tech Order
- Compile artists files and share them with venue
- Design lights for each artist's performance
- Accurately call all cues during show
Technical Director
Theaterlab
04.2021 - 05.2023
- In House Lighting Designer
- Express/Element Programmer
- Operate Yamaha console
- Ben Q & Epson Projection Operator
- Run Q-Lab
- Walk through Venue with clients prior to Load-In
- Assist clients with Load-In/Load-Out
- Inventory all A/V and Lighting equipment
Theater Technician
Royal Carribean
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Tested and maintained all lighting equipment and circuits.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Assisted with set up and strike of audio equipment for all entertainment
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Vectorworks and Light Wright - ETC Eos and Express Family Programming
- Operation of Rigging equipment
- Proficiency in QLab 4/5
- Electrical wiring
Hand and Bench tools - Hand sewing
- Basic machine sewing
Additional Information
Becky Nussbaum
Lighting Designer
(347)513-4490
rebeccanussbaum@gmail.com
Heather Bey
Audio Engineer/Tour Manager
(516) 491 7468
heatherbey@gmail.com
Greg Brown
Production Manager
(516) 850 2118
gbrown@hostos.cuny.edu
Timeline
Production Manager
Pepatian
01.2025 - 01.2025
Lighting Designer/Stage Manager
New York City Gay Men's Chorus
04.2024 - Current
Lighting Designer/Technical Director/Stage Manager
Jon Lehrer Dance Company
09.2023 - Current
Lighting Supervisor
Hostos Community College
05.2022 - Current
Technical Director
Theaterlab
04.2021 - 05.2023
Theater Technician
Royal Carribean
01.2021 - 05.2021
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