Josh Stark
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Event production specialist with a broad skill set. More than 30 years experience producing all manner of events, including educational, live music, recorded music, multimedia, film, theatre, and dance.
Music educator on various platforms. Current 20+ year employee at SUNY New Paltz as Instructional Support Technician for the music department. Produced more than a thousand events at Studley Theatre. Extensive experience teaching music directly in individual, group, and band settings.
Active professional touring musician and performer. Has performed all over the United States, and internationally. Most recently toured to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Italy, in June 2026.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Support Technician
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
03.2006 - Current
- Serves as the Technical Director for the Department of Music. Oversees all room bookings and supports the department’s equipment and technological needs.
- Manages and maintains the music technology lab and classroom spaces utilized by the Music Department.
- Serves as the Technical Director for the Department of Music Concert Series, providing technical support for all departmental performances and events.
- Manages Studley Theatre- scheduling and coordinating use of the theater, providing technical support to all individuals and groups utilizing the space, and managing the maintenance budget of the theatre and it's equipment..
- Oversees a staff of student workers who assist the department’s technical needs, including Concert Series, and the music technology lab.
Music Instructor
Beacon Music Factory
Beacon, NY
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Instructed students in various musical instruments, enhancing their technical skills and artistic expression.
- Organized and led group performances, fostering teamwork and collaboration among students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
Freelance Event Technician
Various
Tri-state Area And Beyond
03.1995 - 08.2019
- Held all manner of positions related to event and media production in various platforms. These included live sound, audio engineering, AV, lighting, rigging, production, stage managing, scenic carpentry, wardrobe, and many others
- Set up, operated, and dismantled event infrastructure, maintaining safety protocols throughout.
- Collaborated with event planners to execute technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and render sucessful events.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment handling and best practices for event protocols..
House Technician
Pace University
New York, NY
01.2001 - 05.2004
- Similar to other event technician position
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05-1994
Skills
- Event Production
- Teaching
- Live Audio
- Technical Support
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaborative Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Budgeting
Timeline
Music Instructor
Beacon Music Factory
07.2012 - 08.2019
Instructional Support Technician
SUNY New Paltz
03.2006 - Current
House Technician
Pace University
01.2001 - 05.2004
Freelance Event Technician
Various
03.1995 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Sarah Lawrence College