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Gage Baggs

Gage Baggs

Kalkaska,MI

Summary

Dynamic stagehand and lighting technician with proven expertise at Rise Event Labor, enhancing production quality through effective stage setup and technical troubleshooting. Adept at collaborating with teams and communicating clearly, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless event execution and optimal audiovisual experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Stagehand/Lighting Tech/AV

Rise Event Labor
Traverse City, MI
06.2020 - 03.2026
  • Operated rigging systems for efficient stage setup and teardown.
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading equipment, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Monitored equipment functionality, reporting issues to lead technicians.
  • Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.

Site-Ops

Electric Forrest, Lost Lands, Summer Camp Music Festival, Xroads WI
Rothbury MI, Legend Valley OH, Chilicothe IL
05.2020 - 03.2026
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Stagehand/Assistant Lighting Tech

Tactical Production Labor
Detroit, MI
06.2022 - 08.2024

Assisted with logistics for festivals including Breakaway (MI) and Upheaval (MI). Supported operations for various amphitheater events at Pine Knob (Detroit, MI). Helped coordinate festival activities to enhance attendee experiences.

Skills

  • Stage setup
  • Stage assistance
  • Load-in and load-out
  • Set lighting
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Sound systems
  • Lighting design
  • Production support
  • Technical issue troubleshooting

Affiliations

Bands ive worked with through venues and festivals:

•Hinder

•Plain White T's

•Hoobastank

•Pop Evil

•Railroad Earth

•Bowling For Soup

•Buckcherry

•Smash Mouth

•Three Dog Night

•LoCash

•Atlanta Rythm Section

•Dopapod

•MonoNeon

•Cody Johnson

•Kane Brown

•Parker McCollum

•Jessie Murph

•Nelly

•Koe Wetzel

•Rodney Adkins

•Sublime with Rome

•Slightly Stoopid

•We Came As Romans

And more.

Timeline

Stagehand/Assistant Lighting Tech

Tactical Production Labor
06.2022 - 08.2024

Stagehand/Lighting Tech/AV

Rise Event Labor
06.2020 - 03.2026

Site-Ops

Electric Forrest, Lost Lands, Summer Camp Music Festival, Xroads WI
05.2020 - 03.2026
Gage Baggs