Isaiah Leeper
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lighting Supervisor with a proven track record at Capital Stage Company, enhancing live event experiences through innovative lighting designs and sustainable practices. Skilled in CAD Drafting and adept at fostering team collaboration, significantly increasing efficiency. Demonstrates critical thinking in troubleshooting, ensuring seamless performances.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Supervisor
Capital Stage Company
2023.05 - Current
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Increased efficiency during load-in/load-out processes by organizing resources effectively and training team members on best practices.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption to the audience experience.
- Reduced energy consumption in venues by incorporating LED fixtures and sustainable practices into lighting designs.
Assistant Adjunct Professor
Folsom Lake College/Sacramento City College
2022.10 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues through collaboration on teaching strategies, sharing resources, and participating in professional development activities together.
- Assessed student learning through a variety of methods such as exams, papers, presentations, and class participation.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments to help students improve their understanding of course material and achieve academic success.
- Designed syllabus for each course taught, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and accreditation standards.
- Enhanced student engagement during lectures by utilizing multimedia tools like PowerPoint presentations, videos, and interactive software programs.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Lighting Supervisor/Master Electrician
Sacramento Theatre Company
2018.08 - 2023.05
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Increased efficiency during load-in/load-out processes by organizing resources effectively and training team members on best practices.
- Ensured safety during performances by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of all lighting equipment.
- Contributed to the success of various productions by working closely with other departments, fostering a collaborative environment focused on creating memorable experiences for audiences.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption to the audience experience.
- Ensured seamless transitions between scenes with precise cue execution during live performances.
- Delivered timely completion of projects by adhering to strict deadlines and coordinating efforts with other departments such as sound or set design.
- Reduced energy consumption in venues by incorporating LED fixtures and sustainable practices into lighting designs.
- Streamlined lighting setup process by maintaining organized equipment inventory and thorough documentation of layouts.
Site Lead Technician
Showbiz Event Lighting
2012.05 - 2019.12
- Improved site efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of project progress, allowing for accurate forecasting of future needs.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring successful completion within budget and on schedule.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Managed client preferences and changes on day of event.
- Responsible for equipment maintenance and on site repairs.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama/Technical Theatre
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2016
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Lighting Repair
- Special Effects Lighting
- EOS lighting system
- CAD Drafting
- DMX Protocol
- Cable Management
- Live Events
- Crew Management
- Color theory
- Lighting Design
Timeline
Lighting Supervisor
Capital Stage Company
2023.05 - Current
Assistant Adjunct Professor
Folsom Lake College/Sacramento City College
2022.10 - Current
Lighting Supervisor/Master Electrician
Sacramento Theatre Company
2018.08 - 2023.05
Site Lead Technician
Showbiz Event Lighting
2012.05 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Arts - Drama/Technical Theatre
San Francisco State University
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