Jessica Carreon
Anaheim,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Technician
Disneyland California
Anaheim, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Specialty in Maintenance and Show of automation systems Navigator and Navigator Conductor throughout Audio Central, Hyperion Theatre, and Avengers Campus.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with automated systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Created detailed documentation with Jira and Microsoft Suite for automation processes and procedures for both Maintenance and Show crews in Audio Central.
- Collaborated with Vendors, Technical Directors, and Designers for various levels of installations & strikes from Automation Systems, Lighting Rigging, Pelco System, Scenic, Special Effects, and WiMax in conjunction with FCU GPS systems.
- Operated Show Control for multiple smaller Atmosphere shows, Stunt shows, Parades and Spectaculars throughout normal operations and seasonal offerings.
- Retained detailed knowledge of cross-departmental Parkwide systems to properly dispatch various troubleshooting crews.
Entertanment Technician
Sesame Place
Chula Vista, CA
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Opening Team for West Coast Sesame Place Theme Park.
- Lead Float Driver and Gesture Rack Technician
- Partnered with vendor Beaudry Interactive, to bring gesture rack Shows and Meet & Greets to our Characters.
- Assisted facilitated transition of parade route building from vendors to SeaWorld Entertainment
- Oversaw live technical show operations, equipment preparation, set decor modifications, programming color washes, focusing spot lights for rehearsals, strikes, and daily operations.
- Conducted parade floats touch-ups- including paint matching and scenic float repairs for artistic show integrity.
- Worked closely with performer management to modify daily operations to suit daily conditions.
Festival Intern- Disney College Program
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
Orlando, FL
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up and striked multiple themed booths for the Flower & Garden, Food & Wine, and Festival of Holidays at Epcot.
- Maintained knowledge of various Festival booths' theming, shows, productions, and parades throughout the various parks during rotating seasons.
- Worked after hours, holiday, and specialty events at Epcot and Magic Kingdom.
Production Design Mentee
Southwestern College Performing Arts Theatre
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Reviewed scripts to ascertain project design requirements and types of props needed.
- Apart of design processes from conceptual drafting phase through construction installs to integrate lights, sound, prop assembly, and other special effects into sets.
- Pre-production light rigging with lighting fixtures, truss systems, cabling, and chain hoists using knowledge of anchor points, attachment pieces, and clamps followed by striking post-production.
- Used hand tools and scissor lifts to assemble drafting designs, backdrops on fly rails, and focusing lights.
- Conducted maintenance on props, set dressings, and paint work throughout full production.
Assistant Production Designer
Coronado Lamb's Players Theatre
Coronado, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Researched art and architecture pertaining to time periods and stylistic choices described in scripts.
- Analyzed space features & limitations, proposed themes & budgets to factor into designs.
- Collaborated with multiple departments (projection, lighting, props, and director) to compare color theory, time period integrity, and resolve any design complications to complete desired look.
Production Designer
TV/Film/Theatre Contracter
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Designed partial/full sets and props for numerous clients based on project necessities.
- Aided grips/PAs to integrate lights, sound and other features to compliment set based on color theory.
- Planned optimal strategies for displaying key focal points.
- Maintained multiple portfolios for different projects during overlapping time periods- including short films, local commercials, and Amazon training videos.
Head of Visual Design
Bonita Valley Community Church
Chula Vista, CA
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Devised lighting concepts and planned media layouts for visual appeal to meet functional needs.
- Programmed light levels, cue fade times, and color palettes to compliment scenery designs into an IonXE light board.
- Managed digital archives of set photographs, light & laser show files and QLab templates.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Achievement - Film, Television & Media Arts
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA12.2020
Certificate of Achievement - Telemedia Production
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA12-2020
Skills
- Comfortability and flexibility with team collaborations and solo projects
- Expertise in conducting research to accommodate for changing performance circumstances
- Comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of Film, Theatre, TV Productions, and Live Theme Park Entertainment
- Extensive knowledge of automation systems Navigator and Navigator Conductor
- Familiarity with Disney specific systems WiMax, RF, GPS units, and Qsys Show cores
- Excel in documentation processes and have an affinity for streamlining communication between teams
- Confident with Microsoft 365 Office suite
- Ability to work with high cliental and confidentiality
Timeline
Entertainment Technician
Disneyland California
09.2022 - Current
Entertanment Technician
Sesame Place
03.2022 - 09.2022
Festival Intern- Disney College Program
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
06.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Production Designer
Coronado Lamb's Players Theatre
05.2019 - 03.2020
Production Design Mentee
Southwestern College Performing Arts Theatre
07.2018 - 05.2020
Production Designer
TV/Film/Theatre Contracter
04.2018 - 03.2020
Head of Visual Design
Bonita Valley Community Church
05.2017 - 01.2019
Certificate of Advanced Achievement - Film, Television & Media Arts
Southwestern College
Certificate of Achievement - Telemedia Production
Southwestern College