Jakob Baker
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced journeyman in stagecraft with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in every project. Proven reliability and collaboration skills have consistently led to high-quality production outcomes. Actively seeking stable employment opportunities to leverage expertise throughout the winter season and beyond.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand Technician
IATSE LOCAL 30
Indianapolis, USA
08.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: My union is responsible for setting stages for concerts at Lucas oil stadium and Gainbridge field house
- We also do all work at the convention center
- Through my union I did a 3 year apprenticeship program that I just graduated and became a journeyman!
- On the day to day I do a lot of audio and visual work
- Building lots of sets
- We also do both Pacers and Colts games
- My union is responsible for setting stages for concerts at Lucas oil stadium and Gainbridge field house
- We also do all work at the convention center
Stage Hand
HIFI
Indianapolis, USA
09.2019 - Current
- Setting up production for bands coming into town
- Getting stage set with instruments etc
- Getting venue cleaned and ready
- Talking to managers coming through about what they need on the day to day!
Event Laborer
Engledow Group
Indianapolis, USA
09.2021 - 09.2023
- At Engledow I did a lot of driving and setting small events up
- Setting up lighting for parties at the race track etc
- I got experience driving a large truck
- In additions on got a lot of warehouse experience loading the trucks for the events and organizing things
Education
Journeyman - Stage craft
IATSE LOCAL 30
Indianapolis, IN08.2024
High school or equivalent -
Southport High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2020
Skills
- Fork lift certified
- Boom lift certified
- Scissor lift certified
- Up and down rigging
- Scaffolding climbing
- Box truck driver
- Audio and Visual skills
- Load & Unload
- Warehouse Experience
- Carpentry
- Freight Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Materials Handling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Shipping & Receiving
- Flatbed
- Pallet Jack
- Lawn Care
- Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Stage setup
- Lighting design
- Set lighting
- Prop handling
- Managing props
- Body strength
- Audio systems
- Sound systems
- Safety code
- Audiovisual equipment
- Physical strength
Timeline
Event Laborer
Engledow Group
09.2021 - 09.2023
Stagehand Technician
IATSE LOCAL 30
08.2020 - Current
Stage Hand
HIFI
09.2019 - Current
Journeyman - Stage craft
IATSE LOCAL 30
High school or equivalent -
Southport High School
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