Ethan Soares

Rhino Staging – Florida

Stagehand / AV Technician
July 2024 – Present

• Stage Setup & Truss Building: Assembled and deconstructed staging platforms such as truss systems, roofs, wings, and delay towers. Installed weatherproofing tarps, stage skirts, and soft goods according to site-specific safety guidelines and production design plans. Read and applied stage plots and rigging diagrams to ensure proper placement of artist performance areas, FOH positions, and AV infrastructure.
• Rigging & Safety Compliance: Applied practical rigging knowledge to safely secure loads, using appropriate hardware like shackles, spansets, wire rope, and chain motors. Practiced proper knot-tying and lifting techniques to rig points for lighting, audio, and video. Operated chain hoists and tracked fly system cues for precise equipment placement while maintaining adherence to all OSHA and ANSI standards.
• LED Video Wall Installation: Assembled and disassembled, flown, and ground-stacked LED video wall systems. Rigged panels to truss using certified clamps and slings, then mounted to support bars or frames. Secured modules, daisy-chained True1 power, EtherCON, and data signal cables. Integrated processors for content delivery and system calibration.
• Audio Equipment Handling: Deployed full-scale PA systems including line arrays, subwoofers, and front-fills. Routed XLR and Data lines to amps and digital signal processors. Assisted in the setup of mixing consoles (e.g., Yamaha, Avid, or Midas), connected stage boxes via CAT5e or fiber, and performed basic patching and gain structure checks.
• Lighting Systems Setup: Installed fixtures onto truss and pipe. Followed lighting plots for fixture orientation and placement. Connected power using PowerCON or Edison tails and ran DMX lines with proper addressing and termination. Assisted with system testing and worked under LD supervision.
• Cable Management & Signal Routing: Pulled and dressed all cabling (power, DMX, XLR, CAT5, fiber) through designated stage paths. Ensured clean, labeled, and hazard-free cable runs. Coiled cables using the over-under method for storage and reset.
• Load-In / Load-Out Operations: Moved and positioned 50+ lb road cases during setup and teardown. Maintained situational awareness in high-traffic zones, used proper radio communication protocols, and guided forklift operators for accurate and safe case handling.
• Team Collaboration & Communication: Coordinated across departments (audio, video, lighting, carpentry, rigging) to ensure production timelines were met. Followed show caller and department lead instructions promptly and maintained a positive, team-focused attitude in high-pressure environments.

• Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
• Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
• Accurately and efficiently managed the POS system and entered multiple orders per hour with zero errors.

• Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
• Maintained a clean and safe workspace, ensuring proper sanitation protocols were followed.
• Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.