Hayden Ficht

Launched and operated a self-run pressure washing business offering residential exterior cleaning throughout the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performed professional pressure washing for driveways, patios, front porches, outdoor furniture, and trash bins.
• Designed, printed, and distributed custom door hanger advertisements to market services locally and grow clientele.
• Built a steady client base by servicing neighbors, friends, and local residents with reliable, high-quality work.
• Managed all aspects of the business including scheduling, equipment maintenance, customer communication, and payments.
• Charged a minimum of $200 per service, generating consistent income and repeat business.

This role strengthened my entrepreneurial, marketing, and customer service skills while developing hands-on experience managing a small business.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Served as the Spotlight Board Operator for OCSA’s Popular Music Conservatory and Ballet Folkloric Conservatory. My work spanned from September 2021 - April 2025. Each year, I had 3 to 4 shows I worked, which I worked for 3 weeks straight, including tech weeks and shows. These showcases were held in the Webb Theater in Santa Ana. Each show I worked held at least 500 people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operated the spotlight during live performances, tracking featured performers and musical moments with precision.

As the lead Stage Manager for Music for Maui, a student-led benefit concert supporting Maui wildfire relief efforts, I was responsible for overseeing all stage operations and backstage coordination for a multi-act performance. This event featured local high school musicians and dancers from Hālau Hula Lani Ola, uniting the community under the spirit of Ohana. My biggest role was creating stage plots for each performance.

• Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
• Enhanced production quality by implementing efficient stage management techniques and processes.

As the Soundboard Operator for Thirteen: The Musical with Braver Players Theater Company, I managed live sound for a full youth cast, ensuring clear and timely audio throughout each performance. I was paid $800 for my work on this musical production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operated the soundboard during all performances, turning children’s wireless mic packs on and off in real-time based on scripted cues.
• Created detailed personal light cues to track mic activation points and coordinated them with scene and musical transitions.
• Carefully marked the script to align each character’s mic usage with their stage presence, ensuring seamless audio coverage without feedback or overlap.
• Collaborated with the director and stage crew to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain high audio quality throughout the run.

I was the head lighting designer and sound operator for a live concert for my friends metal band. This concert took place in a black box located at the Braver Players theater studio. I was responsible for making specialized lighting cues that fit the mood of each song performed. I also adjusted the sound levels per songs and gave the band a professional sound check. I learned important skills such as multi-tasking, organization, and having strong communication with the band and the vision for the show.