Joel Quiroz
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic Lighting and Audio Video Technician with proven expertise at Bentley Meeker, recognized for enhancing event production quality through exceptional problem-solving and technical skills. Adept in special effects lighting and live sound engineering, I consistently deliver reliable, high-quality setups while fostering team collaboration and maintaining a safe working environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Technician
Bentley Meeker
New York, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained lighting equipment for diverse events, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to execute lighting designs in alignment with artistic visions and technical requirements.
- Troubleshot lighting issues swiftly during events, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
- Assisted in rigging and positioning of lighting fixtures, enhancing overall event aesthetics and functionality.
- 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.
- Received positive feedback from clients on consistent delivery of exceptional lighting services for their events.
- Increased efficiency during load-in/load-out processes by organizing resources effectively and training team members on best practices.
- Provided technical training to new staff on lighting equipment and design principles, improving team skills and performance.
- Ensured safety compliance in all lighting installations, preventing accidents and maintaining safe working environment.
- Installed scaffolding, truss, booms, beam clamps, and cranes for equipment setup and management.
- Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.
- Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
Audio Video Technician
Bentley Meeker
New York, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Operated audio and video equipment for live events, ensuring high-quality production standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on technical equipment to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with event teams to determine AV needs and provide tailored solutions for diverse setups.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment usage and troubleshooting techniques to enhance team efficiency.
- Managed inventory of audio-video supplies, tracking usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders.
- Ensured seamless event production by efficiently setting up, operating, and tearing down audio-video systems.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues swiftly, minimizing disruptions during live performances or presentations.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Operated rigging and staging equipment for seamless event transitions.
- Collaborated with production teams to execute lighting and sound setups efficiently.
- Managed inventory of stage materials, ensuring timely availability for performances.
- Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Contributed to the successful execution of various shows by maintaining a safe and clean backstage area.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting responsibilities as needed due to unexpected circumstances or last-minute changes before showtime.
- Upheld professional standards of conduct and performance etiquette, contributing to a positive work environment among team members.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for lighting, audio, video performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Irving
New York, NY06-2008
Skills
- Special effects lighting
- Lighting repair
- Light meter usage
- operator of various lighting system
- Stage setup
- Load-in and load-out
- Set lighting
- Audio post-production
- Live sound engineering
- Audio-visual installation
- Event production support
- Audio visual cabling
- Audio equipment maintenance
- Microphone placement
- Video equipment maintenance
- Signal troubleshooting
- Excellent work ethic
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Reliable and consistent
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Lighting Technician
Bentley Meeker
11.2021 - Current
Audio Video Technician
Bentley Meeker
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Washington Irving