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Gavin Gunnells

Gavin Gunnells

Entertainment Technologist
Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Innovative problem solver. Creative visionary. Boundless ambition.
I am a young, self-driven, and incredibly motivated solution provider. I specialize in high-end entertainment & architectural lighting, system automation, hardware development, mechanical/electrical engineering, & and theatrical technology management. My ambition is to provide an unmatched experience to audiences through the leverage of immersive lighting and effects technology. I utilize a massive array of skills & tools to bring impossible visions to life. My skills include manufacturing, project & team management, electronic theory, computer-aided design, pre-show visualization, lighting control operation, programming, detailed documentation deployment, tool shop management/utilization, and a ferocious appetite to learn anything that takes my work to the next level. I am always striving to learn new skills and implement the best & most efficient practices into my workflow. Also, I never back down from a challenge.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5

Years of relevant industry experience

Work History

Lighting Automation Engineer & Support Technician

Creative Designs In Lighting
Scottsdale , Arizona
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
  • Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
  • Established best practices and innovative solutions to enhance production rates and output quality.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
  • Prepared automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications.

Theatre Technician

Klien Center For The Performing Arts
Sierra Vista, AZ
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Executed hardware functions for live performances.
  • Prepared venue for diverse range of performances.
  • Coordinated, maintained and operated ETC lighting and JBL sound systems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Provided lighting design & operation, hardware maintenance, advanced electrical analysis, sound operation, team management, stage management, & set construction services.
  • Worked with high school students to provide exceptional levels of technical understanding in relation to the theatrical environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buena Highschool
Sierra Vista, AZ
08.2019 - 05.2021

3 Year ADV Theatre Tech Program Completion - Theatre Technology

Buena High Advanced Theatre Tech
Sierra Vista, AZ
08.2019 - 03.2021

Welding Certification -

Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center
Vernal, UT
08.2018 - 05.2019

Architectural Drafting Certification -

Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center
Vernal, UT
08.2018 - 05.2019

Skills

Architectural automation systems

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Timeline

Lighting Automation Engineer & Support Technician

Creative Designs In Lighting
05.2021 - 08.2022

Theatre Technician

Klien Center For The Performing Arts
10.2019 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Buena Highschool
08.2019 - 05.2021

3 Year ADV Theatre Tech Program Completion - Theatre Technology

Buena High Advanced Theatre Tech
08.2019 - 03.2021

Welding Certification -

Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center
08.2018 - 05.2019

Architectural Drafting Certification -

Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
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