Jon Simler
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Proven in enhancing stage and broadcast productions at CBS News, I excel in lighting and adaptability, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal audio-visual quality. Skilled in lighting maintenance and effective communication, I've significantly contributed to high-profile events, demonstrating reliability and multitasking capabilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staghand/Lighting Assistant
CBS News
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced lighting quality by carefully adjusting and maintaining equipment settings.
- Supported technical rehearsals with timely adjustments, addressing feedback from the creative team on an ongoing basis.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while documenting essential information related to each project''s specific needs and requirements during pre-production planning stages.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between scenes by executing rapid changes in light cues during live performances or recordings.
- Provided support during live events, ensuring optimal lighting conditions throughout performances.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
Stagehand/Sound Engineer
Capitol Steps Productions
05.1997 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
- 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.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting responsibilities as needed due to unexpected circumstances or last-minute changes before showtime.
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances.
- Worked with team of rwo to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Enhanced audio quality by properly setting up, testing, and adjusting sound equipment for various events.
- Provided on-site support at various venues, coordinating with venue staff to ensure smooth execution of live events from an audio perspective.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Reduced audio issues during live performances by conducting thorough sound checks and addressing potential problems before shows.
- Improved audience experience by skillfully managing sound levels during high-profile events.
Education
Live Sound - Live Sound
Omega Studio's School of Applied Recording Arts And Sciences
Rockville, MD11.1999
Skills
- Special Effects Lighting
- Cable Management
- Lighting Maintenance
- Studio lighting
- Lighting Console Operation
- Broadcast production
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking
Timeline
Staghand/Lighting Assistant
CBS News
08.2022 - Current
Stagehand/Sound Engineer
Capitol Steps Productions
05.1997 - 06.2020
Live Sound - Live Sound
Omega Studio's School of Applied Recording Arts And Sciences
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