Grant Mahoney
Dallas Texas
Summary
Dynamic Lighting Designer with a proven track record at Cottonwood Creek Church, Prestonwood Baptist church, excelling in cue sequencing and technical troubleshooting. Expert in creating immersive designs and optimizing lighting for live performances, enhancing audience experiences. Adaptable and organized, I thrive in collaborative environments, ensuring seamless transitions and impactful storytelling through innovative lighting solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lighting Designer
Freelance
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects, and movement for cues.
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Devised intricate cue sequences that synchronized seamlessly with soundtracks, elevating emotional impact and storytelling capabilities across diverse genres.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
Lighting Director
Prestonwood Baptist Church
07.2023 - 03.2025
Lighting Director
Cottonwood Creek Church
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Troubleshot technical issues quickly during live performances, minimizing disruptions to audience enjoyment.
- Developed custom gobo designs tailored to specific themes or branding requirements for corporate events and trade shows.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure high-quality equipment at competitive prices, benefiting both the company and clients.
- Optimized rehearsal time by programming complex lighting cues in advance, allowing for smoother transitions between scenes.
Army Sargent
United States Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2019
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX12.2021
Skills
- Lighting design
- Cue sequencing
- Lighting programming
- Gobo design
- Technical troubleshooting
- Adaptation to change
- Vectorworks software
- DMX programming
- Organizational skills
Websites
Certification
Grandma 3 Certification
Timeline
Lighting Designer
Freelance
03.2025 - Current
Lighting Director
Prestonwood Baptist Church
07.2023 - 03.2025
Lighting Director
Cottonwood Creek Church
01.2019 - 06.2023
Army Sargent
United States Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor Of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Dallas Baptist University
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