Jim Luther
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional with history of driving team success and achieving organizational goals. Proven ability to streamline processes and implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity. Known for collaborative leadership, adaptability, and focus on results. Key strengths include strategic planning and effective team management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director to Décor Lead
Enchant Christmas
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Prior to opening, unloaded then placed furniture and décor items into event spaces plus completed holiday decorating of trees, lights, wreaths and ornaments
- Daily, cleaned/reset private suites; post event, removed décor items plus prepared furniture for storage
Properties Master/Artisan
Arizona Theatre Company, University of Alabama, Birmingham Childsplay, Civic Light Opera, Tacoma Actors Guild, Tacoma Opera, WA, Taproot Theatre Company & Village Theatre, WA Seattle Children’s Theatre & A Contemporary Theatre, WA
01.2000 - 01.2023
- Aligns productions with the creative vision & design specifications through strict quality control standards by constructing/relocating set pieces, managing props & utilizing technical knowledge to support respective production objectives.
- Supervised the creation and acquisition of properties: furniture, set dressings, soft goods, hand props, food and ephemeral items
- Collaborated with designers, directors and stage management to establish production props list
- Partnered with technical director, scenic artist, costume shop manager to the progress of props through all shops in a timely, efficient and safe manner
- Researched design elements according to period and needs of each production
- Procured timely delivery of all property elements for each production: building/construction purchases, borrowing and renting required supplies
- Managed then evaluated personnel, hired artisans and tailors as well as managed each production budget
Retail Cashier
SAS Fabrics
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Engaged with customers in a friendly and positive manner plus accurately completing cashier transactions
- Unloaded delivery trucks, stock merchandise and helped customers determine what was needed to complete their projects
Greeter & Information
AZ State Fair
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Prior to opening, set up display walls, accept artist submissions then sort into display categories of professional, amateur or special needs; post fair season, readies submissions for return to artist
- Provide visitors with a positive and welcoming experience while providing accurate responses to a variety of inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art Degree -
University of Hawaii
Skills
- Customer Interface, Engagement & Management
- Provides Elite Customer Service & Support
- Creative & Root Cause Problem Solver
- Proactive & Transparent Communicator
- Attentive & Engaged Listener
- Motivated, Reliable, Ethical & Engaged Team Performer
- Efficient Manager of Valuable [People, Financial, Time, Supplies, Goals & Additional] Resources
- Leads & Adheres to all Safety & Compliance Procedures
- Project & Program Management
- Strategic Planning & Logical Operations
- Accurate & Impactful Decision Maker
- Fosters Mutually Rewarding Business Relationships
- Organized & Resourceful Performer
- Sustains Performance Excellence in Environments w/ Conflicting Timelines
- Maintains Positive Working Environment
- Expertise Includes Design, Scenic Arts, Faux Painting, Puppet Design/Build, Sewing, Electrical, Stage Rigging, Welding & Furniture Construction, Patterning
- Competent Carpenter, Upholstery, Painting, Crafts, Graphics, Sculpting, MacGyver Skills
- Microsoft 365 Suite & Google Workspace
- Apple Software & Mac Products
Timeline
Assistant Director to Décor Lead
Enchant Christmas
01.2023 - 01.2023
Retail Cashier
SAS Fabrics
01.2020 - 01.2022
Greeter & Information
AZ State Fair
01.2019 - 01.2021
Properties Master/Artisan
Arizona Theatre Company, University of Alabama, Birmingham Childsplay, Civic Light Opera, Tacoma Actors Guild, Tacoma Opera, WA, Taproot Theatre Company & Village Theatre, WA Seattle Children’s Theatre & A Contemporary Theatre, WA
01.2000 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Fine Art Degree -
University of Hawaii
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